Ports Encouraged By Passage of Security Bill
U.S. port authorities are pleased about the passage of H.R. 3983, the “Maritime Transportation Antiterrorism Act of 2002,” by the House Transportation and Infrastructure (T & I) Committee on March 20.
Portland Tugboat and McAllister Towing - A Blended Family Business
On Thursday, March 14, Captain Arthur Fournier, founder of the 54-year old Portland Tugboat and Shipdocking Company, rocked the tugboat world when he, along with Captain Brian McAllister…
Celebrity Cancels Summit and Infinity Sailings
and Infinity, into unscheduled drydocks March 29 and April 13, respectively, to repair propulsion pods. Both ships are operating safely today but at a lower cruising speed.
Meeting To Address Responsibility For Inspection
The Minerals Management Service (MMS) issued a notice stating that it and the U.S. on April 12, 2002 to discuss the transfer of responsibility for inspection of…
Klein Launches Model 3000 Side Scan Sonar
Klein Associates, Inc., has begun full- scale production of the advanced Model 3000 Side Scan Sonar. The all digital, single-beam system is a result of the extensive…
DMI and FORCE Technology Join Forces
Danish Maritime Institute (DMI) and FORCE Technology have joined forces. The new name for the merged company will be FORCE Technology. In addition to using own facilities…
SeaWave Introduces SeaWave Navigator
SeaWave LLC released its newest maritime communications software, SeaWave Navigator Version 1.1. SeaWave Navigator is a low-cost, user-friendly communications solution…
Derecktor’s Sala Moves On
After almost four years with Derecktor Shipyards, Enrico Sala is following his family in its move back to Europe. He will be working with the Italian Challenge for…
Committee Approves Maritime Transportation Anti-Terrorism Act
Bipartisan legislation that establishes a comprehensive national system to increase anti-terrorism security at U.S. ports and waterways was approved by the U.S.
Qinetiq Type Approves Kelvin Hughes VDR
Kelvin Hughes has been awarded type approval for its NDR 2002 Voyage Data Recorder (VDR). The type approval includes two different crash survival modules (CSM),…
MITAGS To Host Conference
MITAGS will host the national conference, “Maritime Careers: Implementing the Action Plans for Recruiting and Retaining Mariners” at Linthicum Heights Campus on May 1-2, 2002.
USCG Budget and Management Challenges Discussed
The General Accounting Office (GAO) released the testimony presented at the March 19, 2002 hearing before the Subcommittee on Oceans and Fisheries of the Senate Committee on Commerce…
IMO Secretary General William O'Neil Addresses Bulk Carrier Safety
IMO Secretary, General William O'Neil, has highlighted the need for widespread and concerted efforts to improve bulk carrier safety. Among other items on a busy agenda…
Manitowoc To Acquire Grove Worldwide
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. announced today that it has executed a definitive agreement to acquire Grove Worldwide, a leading manufacturer of mobile hydraulic cranes and truck-mounted cranes.
Chiles Offshore Wins Award
The National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) awarded Chiles Offshore the 2002 Safety in Seas Award, recognizing their outstanding contribution to the improvement…
RTM STAR Center® Protects Copyrighted Training Manuals
RTM STAR Center® has resolved a dispute concerning a competitor’s unauthorized use of STAR Center copyrighted training manuals. The resolution of the dispute included…
Telenor Launches Marlink
Telenor Satellite Services announced that it has formed a new company, Marlink, to provide a wide range of mobile satellite communication services, mainly for customers in the maritime sector.
Seville Delivers RoPax Ferry
Seville has delivered the largest RoPax ferry ever sailing under Spanish flag to its owner, Trasmediterranea. IZAR's Seville yard delivered the vessel on March 14…
Chemoil Consolidates U.S. Ops
Chemoil Corporation has announced the planned consolidation of its US offices. Chemoil's Houston office, which opened in 1986, will be closed in July of 2002. This…
CP Ships Makes Appointments
CP Ships has named Andrea Bolch as Vice President of its Europe-Asia Business Unit based in Ipswich, United Kingdom. US East Coast-India; South East Asia / India / Arabian Gulf. for Australasia.
