USMR Files Registration Statement For Initial Public Offering
United States Marine Repair, Inc. (USMR) announced that it filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering of its common stock.
Dubai Drydock Accident Kills at Least 20
At least 20 people were killed and 150 injured after a floodgate collapsed at Dubai Drydocks. According to reports, two panels on a gate collapsed as they were being worked on.
Gladding Hearn Signs To Build New Coastal Vessel
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation of Somerset, MA, signed a contract today to build a 60-ft. vesselâŚ
Conrad Snags Several Key Newbuild Contracts
Conrad Industries, Inc.'s President and CEO, Kenneth G. "Jerry" Myers, Jr., said recently that the company was the recipient of several newbuild programs. MyersâŚ
Protection Zones In Place For Roosevelt Return
As part of the Coast Guardâs ongoing port security mission, extra Coast Guard boats and people will be providing armed escort and enforcing the Naval Vessel ProtectionâŚ
U.S. Delegation Report on MEPC 47
The U.S. Coast Guard has released its Delegation Report on the 47th session of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC). The report notes that all major U.S. objectives were achieved.
Canada Maritime Wins Accolades Again
For the third year in a row, Canada Maritime has been named âCarrier of the Year - Ocean Freightâ by the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA). Trade Laneâ.
Transas Celebrates Tenth Anniversary
In March 2002, Transas celebrated its tenth anniversary in the international marine market. Two years after the foundation of the companyâs first office in its place of origin, which is St.
Celebrity Launches Sailings From Baltimore
Celebrity Cruises set out its inaugural sailing from the Port of Baltimore on the 1,870-guest Galaxy. As the first guests embarked on Galaxy, they were joined by Celebrity executivesâŚ
Kvaerner Secures $11M Deepwater Project from BP
Kvaerner announced that Aker Kvaerner has been awarded a contract, worth $11 million, to supply advanced drilling and mooring equipment for BP. The advanced deepwaterâŚ