Maritime Industry Top News
Worskiff 23 Chosen for Laboratory
The Onondaga County Department of Drainage and Santiation recently chose an aluminum Workskiff 23 to house water sampling equipment on Lake Onondaga, near Syracuse, N.Y.
Deere Power Systems Inducts Distributors
Deere Power Systems Group, the engine and drive components division of Deere & Company, inducted four distributors into is prestigious 1998 John Deere Engine Distributor Manager's Club.
Marine Pollution Control Off-Loads New Carissa
Detroit-based Marine Pollution Control Corp. (MPC), aided in unloading oil from New Carissa, a Japanese-owned wood chip carrier that ran aground in Coos Bay, Ore.
Osprey Chooses White Water Marine
White Water Marine, of Sayville, N.Y., has been named the nation's newest dealer for Osprey Boat Company. The Silvana, Wash. builder selected White Water to represent them exclusively in New York.
State of Alaska Awards Program to RTM
The State of Alaska Dept. of Commerce and Economic Development awarded RTM Star Center a four-year contract for a simulator based marine pilot performance evaluation system.
January Steel Shipments Improve
Despite heavy snow pounding the midwest and other northern areas of the U.S. in January, the average daily shipping rate of steel service centers still jumped 12.5 percent above December's rate.
Offshore Books $1M Of New Business with USCG
Offshore Systems International Ltd. has received orders from Marinette Marine Corp. Shipyard for ECPINS systems for USCG Sea Going Buoy Tender WLB hulls 6 and 7…
Global Materials Services Acquires Arrow Terminals
Global Materials Services LLC (GMS) has acquired Arrow Terminals, Inc. of Sewickley, Pa., an operator of marine terminals. Arrow operates seven domestic river terminals in Industry…
Pequot Orders Litton Thermal Imager, Bridge Electronics
Litton Marine Systems has received an order to supply an AMIRIS infrared imaging system and other electronics for a new catamaran passenger ferry under construction at Pequot River Shipworks.
Q-Mar Partners with Socomar
Q-Mar, specialist in the development of ECDIS for the naval and hydrographic sectors, has formed a partnership with Socomar International to integrate its industrial and commercial activities.
Aker Maritime To Eliminate 350 Jobs, 250 More By Year-End
Norwegian offshore supply firm Aker Maritime officials have announced the elimination of 350 jobs out of 1,070 at its Aker Verdal yard and said that the company…
USCG Authorizes Construction of Two Buoy Tenders
The USCG announced Marinette Marine Corporation (MMC) of Marinette, Wis., has been awarded contract options, valued at approximately $60 million, for the construction of two 225-ft.
Internet Can Help Shipping Companies Cut Costs, Say IT Firms
Shipping companies, criticized for being slow to modernize, are being targeted by information technology (IT) companies who see the Internet as a way for shipping…
Freeport Building For Chicago Company
Jim Murray of Freeport Shipbuilding will be delivering several more of his popular passenger vessels for the coming season. One, Chicago's Little Lady, will be delivered…
Sri Lanka, India Consider Resuming Ferry Service
Sri Lanka and India are considering allowing private firms to launch a passenger ferry service between the two countries. The service, previously operated by an Indian state-run company…
Stena Tries To Adjust To Loss Of Duty-Free Sales, Reports Losses
With the loss of duty-free sales in Europe from July 1, Swedish ferry operator Stena Line AB has already seen a drop in on-board retailing and slashed 660 jobs.
Seaway's Shipping Season to Open March 31
The Montreal to Lake Ontario and Welland Canal sections of the St. Lawrence Seaway will open for navigation at 8:00 a.m., March 31, according to an announcement made by the St.
SEMCO Building Three Dredges
SEMCO, Inc., located approximately 15 miles south of New Orleans, is currently building three 28 in. Super Dragon cutter/suction dredges for Ellicott Machine Corp. International.
Charter Rates Steady Worldwide, On the Rise in U.K./Continent
Charter rates for product tankers have been broadly steady around the world this week, with the exception of a slight improvement in the UK/continent sector. Shippers said 20-22…
Detroit Diesel, Volvo Penta Collaboration Concludes
Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) and Volvo Penta of the Americas (VPA) have announced a mutual agreement to conclude their successful four-year collaboration which…
