Maritime Industry Top News
WTC Steel Sent to Northrop Grumman Shipyard
Steel salvaged from the World Trade Center is headed to the Ingalls Shipyard in Mississippi. The steel was removed Friday from the Fresh Kills landfill on Staten Island, N.Y.
Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract Modification
sonar system. SSN 688I, SSN 21 and SSBN 726 class submarines. performed in Manassas, Va. (33%), and Clearwater, Fla. and is to be completed by November 2004. not…
Northrop Grumman Announce Contract Modification
development for the future aircraft carrier program, CVNX. product data environment for CVNX-1. Newport News, Va. (95%), and Groton, Conn. completed by December 2003.
ECSI Secures Strategic Petroleum Reserve Sites
Electronic Control Security, Inc. (ECSI) announced that the last stages of security upgrades are underway at the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) sites in Texas.
Seminar to Discuss DWPA
Holland & Knight LLP and Ecology and Environment, Inc. are co-hosting a free, half-day seminar on January 16, 2003 at the New York Yacht Club entitled "How to Implement…
Keppel Sells Cathodic Protection Technology
The Directors of Keppel Corporation Limited (Keppel) announced the sale of 100 percent stake in Cathodic Protection Technology Pte Ltd (CP Tech) by Keppel Integrated…
Port of the Americas Port Complex
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers published a Notice of Intent to prepare a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement regarding the Port of the Americas Port Complex.
Coast Guard to Hold Maritime Security Meetings
The U.S. Coast Guard is holding seven public meetings to discuss requirements for security assessments, plans, and specific security measures for ports, vessels, and facilities.
Another Ship Reports Illness
According to reports, roughly 80 people aboard the Caribbean, a Royal Caribbean Cruises ship, became ill. A spokeswoman for Royal Caribbean, said 70 passengers and…
Port of Rotterdam Reports Productive Year
According to the provisional figures the port of Rotterdam in 2002 handled 321,9 million tons of goods. This result nearly equals the record of 2000 (322,4 mln tons).
Panama City Dredging Project Underway
The Port of Panama City and the U. S. Corps of Engineers have begun a joint dredging project to deepen Panama City’s entrance channel and turning basin from 32 ft. to 36 ft.
Princess Appoints Captain Christie as VP of Marine Operations
Princess Cruises has appointed Captain David Christie to the position of Vice President, Marine. A long-time Princess captain, who most recently commanded Grand Princess…
Bonhomme Richard Conducts CBR Defense Training
At Sea (NNS) -- Crew members aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) donned gas masks and chemical protection suits to treat mock mass casualties during a series of chemical…
Preparing the Shipyard Work Force of Tomorrow
Training tomorrow’s workforce of skilled artisans and engineers is a leading priority of America’s public and private shipyards. It takes an average of six to eight…
SOCP to Meet in San Diego
The Ship Operations Cooperative Program (SOCP), sponsored by the Maritime Administration, will meet in San Diego on March 5-6, 2003. Items on the agenda include…
Transas Reports Another Successful Year
According to Transas, the year 2002 was marked by substantial growth in sales all over the world and their updated product line. During the year, Transas completed…
Delaware River Main Channel Deepening Project Justified
After an economic reanalysis, the United States Army Corps of Engineers announced that Delaware River Main Channel Deepening Project is justified for construction.
Tanker Bertora Calls Mayday
At approximately 10 p.m. on Monday, December 23, the Aberdeen Coastguard were alerted by the oil platform Marnock of a Mayday broadcast from the motor tanker Bertora.
Data Link Solutions Wins Navy Comm Deal
contract. capability for U.S. Navy ships. adjustment is available through Feb. quantities that may be added. contract to $16,190,498. Work will be performed in Wayne, N.J. April 2005.
BAE Systems Signs Navy Deal
combatants. 378,938 man-hours. Work will be performed in California, Md. (80%); St. Inigoes, Md. Miss. (5%), and is expected to be completed in December 2007. year.
