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Tempera
Built Sumitomo Heavy Ind. Kvaerner Masa-Yards is well renowned for its ship and ship's equipment ice breaking technology. Upon visiting Finland on a recent excursion and enjoying winter in November…
C-MAP Plots Its Course On Both Sides
Beginning in the mid-1980's via a brainstorm session for an innovative electronic charting system, by partners, Fosco Bianchetti and Giuseppe Carnevali, C-MAP has…
Bringing Magic to the Cruise Experience — the Role of Technology
"Any sufficiently advanced technology should be indistinguishable from magic" — Arthur C. As we are swept along in the surge of technology that pervades almost every aspect of our lives…
Prop Guard Case Ruling Opens Door
The Supreme Court decision in Sprietsma v. Mercury Marine may require boat manufacturers to satisfy different safety standards for recreational vessels and associated equipment in all 50 states…
ExxonMobil Applauds High Viscosity Fuel Tests
ExxonMobil Marine Fuels (EMMF), says it has been greatly encouraged by customer response to the quality of its 500 cSt fuel. Orient Line's (NOL) large containerships. than lighter ones. competitors.
The New IMO Treaty to Ban TBT
The Diplomatic Conference held (October 1-5, 2001) by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London adopted the Draft Convention prepared by The Marine…
USCG Issue Notice on PVSA
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a notice stating that owners and operators of uninspected passenger vessels over 100 gross tons that carry 12 or fewer passengers for…
Port Canaveral to Dedicate Fire Tower
The Canaveral Port Authority and Brevard Community College will celebrate the addition of the new fire tower at Port Canaveral Fire Station December 7. The Port…
Meet the ULFPS
While seeking to consolidate its existing LNG carrier workload by bidding for new tonnage to serve the Qatari export traffic and other projects, Spanish shipbuilder…
Maritime Industry Gets A New Act
After two years of machinations within Congress, involving various federal agencies and with some input from the private sector, the United States finally has a Maritime Transportation Security Act.
Wärtsilä, MHI to Develop New Diesel Engine by 2004
Wärtsilä Corporation and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) will together develop a new 500-600 mm cylinder bore engine, with the ambitious goal of having the first unit ready for delivery in 4Q 2004.
As a Ship Sinks, So Does Some Credibility
The break up and sinking of the tanker Prestige last month off the coast of Spain is sure to create grass root changes in the maritime market that far exceed the…
Editor’s Note
This is not the way that I prefer to launch into our year-end Great Ships edition, but unfortunately, It has happened again. On my early a.m. drive to work on Wednesday…
ABS Releases Technical Info. on Prestige
Casualty. damage to the Prestige. tanks before and after flooding. which should be released early February 2003. upon information made public by other sources.
Refitted Boat Returns to Estuary Services
Estuary Warden a VT Halmatic Nelson 48/50 pilot boat has recently been delivered back to Estuary Services Ltd following a thorough mid-life refit at VT Halmatic’s Portchester Shipyard.
Sperry Marine Signs Agreement with Thrane & Thrane
Northrop Grumman Corporation's Sperry Marine business unit today announced a partnership agreement with Thrane & Thrane AS under which Sperry Marine will market…
ACMA Announces New Vice President
Alan C. McClure Associates, Inc. (ACMA) announced that Darrel J. Harvey has been appointed to the position of Vice President. According to Scott McClure, ACMA President…
European Commission Posts Blacklist
The European Commission published the names of substandard ships which would be banned if the new European maritime safety rules had already entered into force.
Unitor to Supply Bergesen LNG Newbuildings
Unitor’s Ships Equipment division has secured a contract to supply fire fighting and fire protection equipment to four large LNG carriers under construction for…
U.S. Customs 24-Hour Rule Begins
U.S. Customs Commissioner Robert C. Bonner announced that the new 24-hour rule requiring advance cargo manifests from sea carriers goes into effect today. Under the new rule…
