Tank Barge Industry Leads the Way in Double Hull Conversions
The American Waterways Operators AWO says that the tank barge industry is leading the way as American companies make the multi-billion dollar investment required…
OSHA Withdraws Proposed Maritime Rules
OSHA withdrew four proposed safety standards for shipyard employment safety standards, including scaffolds, welding, cutting and heating, access and egress and fall protection.
V.Ships Company to Develop Offshore Industry Markets
The V.Ships Group has formed a new company to further develop its involvement in the offshore industry worldwide. V.Ships Offshore has recently established an office in Aberdeen…
Gulf Harbor Shipping Opens New Office
Gulf Harbor Shipping, L.L.C., a full service tramp, tanker and project cargo shipping agency has opened a new office located in the World Trade Center, suite 2101, No.
Captain Victor Goldberg Joins Marine Transport
Captain Victor Y. Goldberg will join Crowley Maritime Corporation’s subsidiary Marine Transport Corporation in Weehawken, N.J., as vice president, ship management effective April 2.
A&P Tyne & Stirling Shipmanagement Renew Agreement
A&P Tyne has announced its new ship repair agreement with offshore supply vessel specialist Stirling Shipmanagement, Glasgow, part of the Seacor Group. The agreement…
Hellespont Names First of Four Double-Hull Ulccs
Piraeus-based Hellespont Shipping Corporation will name the first of its series of four unique double-hull ulccs at a ceremony in Dubai on April 3, 2002. The 442…
OT Africa Line expands Reefer Service
In response to the rising demand for specialist containers on the steadily maturing West Africa trade, OT Africa Line (OTAL) has introduced a range of 40 ft. and 40 ft.
Lack of Shuttle Tankers: Problem for GOM?
Shuttle tankers meeting rigorous federal safety and environmental standards will be ready to begin transporting crude oil to U.S. ports whenever the first Floating Production…
FMC Technologies Receives Order For CALM Buoys
FMC Technologies, Inc. announced that it has received an order from Ramseyer & Miller International Inc., an affiliate of Techint International Construction Corporation…
IMO Meeting Approves Measures on Ballast Water Management
Ballast water management is to become a major consideration in the design of new vessels following the approval by IMO of a series of measures aimed at reducing…
Republic of San Marino Joins IMO
The Republic of San Marino has become a member of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), following its deposit, on March 12, 2002, of an instrument of acceptance of the Convention on the IMO…
Wynn Awarded RFA Contract
Wynn Marine has been awarded the contract to supply the Window Wiper Equipment for two Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) landing ships currently under construction at the Swan Hunter shipyard in the UK.
ITIC Appoints New Account Executive
The International Transport Intermediaries' Club (ITIC) has welcomed Joanne Thompson to its claims and underwriting team. Thompson has joined as an account executive…
Anteon Awarded $27M Navy Contract
Anteon Corporation, a leading information technology and engineering solutions company, announced today that it has been awarded a 4.75-year (six-month base, four…
Lockheed Martin Develops SCL
Lockheed Martin and teammate United Defense, LP, have used experience with the MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) to develop a new Single Cell (SCL) launcher.
Lockheed Martin's Sea SLICE Will Participate in FBE-J
Lockheed Martin's advanced hullform ship Sea SLICE will participate as a littoral warfare ship in the Navy's Fleet Battle Experiment Juliet (FBE-J) this summer.
Irish Ferries Dock with A&P Group
A&P Group announces the successful dry dockings of three Irish Ferries vessels. Ulysses, one of the world’s largest car ferries, was the first to dry dock at A&P Southampton in January.
FGH Submits Reorganization Plan
Friede Goldman Halter, Inc. that it has submitted its plan for reorganization to the United States Bankruptcy Court. Friede Goldman Halter has worked closely with…
Hearing Will Highlight Port Security Efforts & Challenges
The U.S. House Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee will hold a field hearing in New Jersey on March 26 to examine security efforts implemented in the Port of New York and New Jersey…
