Amphibious Ship San Antonio to be Christened
The lead ship of the Navy’s newest class of amphibious warship, San Antonio (LPD 17), will be christened during ceremonies July 19 at Northrop Grumman Ship Systems Avondale Operations in New Orleans.
GD Awarded $7M Contract to Plan Submarine Maintenance
The U.S. maintenance, repair and alterations on the USS Augusta (SSN-710). Boat is a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics. -- will be completed at Electric Boat from Nov. 2004.
USS Ronald Reagan Commissioned in Norfolk
The Navy’s newest and most sophisticated nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), was commissioned July 12, 2003 at the Norfolk Naval Station in Norfolk, Va.
U.S. Navy Selects Northrop Grumman to Provide Next Generation C4ISR Systems Development
advanced technologies for the U.S. computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems. operations during network-centric warfare. Warfare (SPAWAR) Systems Center…
EPA Recognizes Shipyard Environmental Innovations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Press Release
Singapore to Provide Financial Assistance to Bunker Suppliers
The Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) issued a Port Marine Circular
SIS and MTS to Provide B2B Solution
Star Information Systems (SIS) and Marine Transaction Services (MTS) of Oslo, Norway, announce the development of a global business-to-business (B2B) software and…
Preparations in the Way for New Security Regulations
The Havnen Group is presenting seminars focusing on vessel and facility security, as well as qualification training to perform USCG-mandated security assessments.
Homeland Security Department Proposes SAFETY
The Department of Homeland Security issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would, if adopted, establish a program to implement the Support Anti-Terrorism…
St. Lawrence Seaway Annual Report Available
The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) issued a statement that the 2002-2003 Annual Report is now available. Including both a narrative text and financial summary…
Manitowoc Announces Pre-2Q Results
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. stated that it expects second quarter earnings to be in the range of $0.30 to $0.35 per share, excluding special charges. The average…
Cunard To Lay Keel for A New Queen
Cunard Line celebrates a milestone tomorrow when a prefabricated section of the keel will be lowered into the building dock of Queen Victoria at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy.
Safety Alert - The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Exposure
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Safety Alert warning mariners of dangers posed by exposure to carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas produced…
Senate Committee Approves Homeland Security Appropriations Bill
The Senate Appropriations Committee has approved and forwarded to the full Senate the FY 2004 appropriations bill for the Department of Homeland Security. The $28.5…
Fireman's Fund Appoints Marine Loss Control Director
Tim Donney has joined Fireman's Fund McGee Marine Underwriters at the company's New York City headquarters as Marine Loss Control Director. A 25-year veteran of marine loss control…
Roessland Sets out Life Saving Priorities
Ove Roessland, managing director of lifeboat and davit specialist Schat-Harding, has been elected as chairman of ILAMA, the International Lifesaving Appliance Manufacturers' Association.
MTN Comments on International Telecommunication Union Decision
Maritime Telecommunications Network (MTN), of Miramar, Florida, the leading provider of satellite-based communications, networking and other services to the cruise and offshore oil and gas industries…
O'Neill to Head Vessel Operations at Ingram
Company. Kentucky, and is the largest employer in the region. Mr. Ingram Support Services, Ingram Towing and Emergency Response. Emergency Response for Ingram Barge Company.
INTERTANKO Comments on Revision to Marpol Annex II
Indecision over whether Marpol Annex II products should be recategorised into three categories or five is threatening to obstruct the regulation, resulting in delaying…
NOAA Awards $315K for Great Lakes Restoration Program
National Sea Grant College Program. NOAA is an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce. strategies used by other regions. $473,000. environment," said retired Navy Vice Adm. Conrad C. administrator.