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MPA Hosts IMO Sub-Regional Seminar/Workshop
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is hosting an International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Seminar/Workshop on Maritime and Port Security for East…
Smit Plans Heaviest Ever Sheerlegs Lift
The 3,200 tonnes lift capacity Asian Hercules II returned to Norway in June to provide additional heavy lift assistance during the decommissioning of the Maureen platform.
BASS and NTC-M Partner Up
In sync with their objective of “training seafarers using quality software”, BASS and the Norwegian Training Center (NTC-M) in Manila have agreed to establish hands…
International Seminar To Be Held in Hong Kong
ITOPF, OCIMF and INTERTANKO will be holding a series of meetings in Hong Kong at the beginning of November 2002. These meetings will bring together senior representatives from the world's oil…
OMAN to Build New Oily Waste Reception Facilities
The Gulf state Oman is toughening up its act to stop the illegal dumping of crude oil waste in its waters by building new oily waste reception facilities and fining…
USCG Procedure to Monitor Compliance with STCW 95
The US Coast Guard has released Policy Letter No. 02-04 which establishes the agency's policy on enforcement of STCW 95 during inspections of foreign-flag vessels…
TrashCat Joins Passaic Valley Fleet of Skimmers
United Marine International (UMI), Division of Liquid Waste Technology, Inc., USA, has emerged as the world's leading producer of Marine Trash Skimmers. UMI designs…
Southampton Welcomes Car Carriers
A&P Southampton is preparing for a busy period after successfully winning contracts to refit several car carriers in their dry dock this Summer. The first to arrive was the 28…
Northrop Grumman ASDS Completes Mission in Fleet Exercise
first Advanced SEAL Delivery System (ASDS) to the U.S. Navy by successfully completing its first operational mission as part of the Joint Forces Command's Exercise, Millennium Challenge 2002. On Aug.
Technip Offshore Wins Pipeline Contract
Technip Offshore Contractors Inc., formerly Coflexip Stena Offshore Inc., a U.S. entity of Technip-Coflexip has been awarded by BP America Production Company the…
Ocean Deck Barge Sold
Marcon International, Inc. announced the sale of the 5,000tdw ocean deck barge Mitkof Provider from Alaska Marine Lines of Seattle, Wash., to Island Tug and Barge Co., also of Seattle.
New York Firm Building in Louisiana
September 11 set things back all over the world and especially in New York. But now a maritime firm in that city has a new tug building at Thoma-Sea Boat Builders in Houma Louisiana.
U.S. Navy Awards $2.8M Contract To GD
The U.S. Navy has awarded Electric Boat a $2.8 million contract to perform planning work for maintenance on the USS Toledo (SSN-769). Electric Boat is a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics.
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America’s tugboat, towboat and barge industry moves 800 million tons of cargo a year on our nation’s inland and coastal waterways. Moving this cargo safely – minimizing risks to people…
Coast Guard Issues Revised Lease Financing Proposal
The Coast Guard has issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) that makes technical changes to its proposed requirements for lease financing of…
Lockheed Martin Partners With Japanese Industry
Lockheed Martin, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, SAMPA Kogyo K.K. and Mitsubishi Corporation have formed a joint venture company that will serve the emerging combat…
Keppel Offshore and Marine Units Win Contracts
Keppel Corporation Limited, through its offshore and marine units in Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M), has clinched contracts worth a total of $41 million from repeat customers.
USCG Approves Carmanah Solar LED Marine Lights
lights for use on USCG aids to navigation. This approval was released by the Commandant for the USCG through Notice 16500 - issued on July 30, 2002 and entitled…
Transas Expands Product Line with Navi-Fisher 3000
In July 2002, Transas expanded its new-generation 3000 line of onboard products with a new development, the Navi-Fisher 3000. The new electronic chart system is…
FMC to Examine Sovereign Immunity Claim of Md Port
Administration The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued an Order directing Ceres Marine Terminals and the Maryland Port Administration (MPA) to submit reply…
