American Superconductor Announces Plan for Common Stock Offering
the U.S. to the public. the next two weeks. the company has decided not to pursue. Yurek, chief executive of American Superconductor.
Coast Guard Assists with Collision Rescue
The crew of a Coast Guard helicopter from Air Station Houston rescued a woman who was injured when two boats collided 56 miles southeast of Galveston, Texas, this morning.
Fast Car Ferry Panel to Address WorkBoat Show
and current projects underway at the International WorkBoat Show. Center, New Orleans, LA, Thursday, Dec. 4, from 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm. In an effort to relieve clogged highways and bad air in U.S.
Wärtsilä and Volvo Penta Collaborate With Engine Sales
and later globally. vessels for both main engine and auxiliary engine duties. engines have outputs of 2,000 horsepower (1,470 kW). outputs of 108,920 horsepower (80,080 kW) . systems.
Farstad Orders Packages From Rolls-Royce
Brazilian state oil company Petrobras has awarded Brazil Offshore Services (BOS) long term charters to operate one vessel under the Petrobras 12 000 contract and…
NASSCO Delivers M.V. North Star
of General Dynamics, has delivered the M. V. North Star to Totem Ocean Trailer Express, Inc. (TOTE). The North Star is the second of two new Orca-class trailerships…
What Should be the Role of Class?
The role of vessel classification societies continues to change dramatically. As the role and relevance of class is hotly debated, MR/EN picked the brains of the…
Northrop Grumman VP joins HSLA Board of Advisors
The Homeland Security Leadership Alliance announced the appointment of Gene Kakalec of Northrop Grumman. board member. Brigadier General Annette Sobel, of SANDIA National Laboratories.
Cruise Ship Doctor Subject to Local Law
The District Court of Appeal of the Florida Third District ruled that the state courts have personal jurisdiction over a doctor employed on a foreign cruise ship…
Vessel Re-Detained in Belfast
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) issued a Press Release
MCA Detained 18 foreign Ships in July
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) issued a Press Release
Laurin Maritime to Utilize Bass’ SAFIR
BASS today announced that Laurin Maritime has signed an agreement for delivery of SAFIR for optimizing the administration of reporting according to the chapter 9 of the ISM code.
Port Of Canaveral Adds New Directors
Continued growth and organizational restructuring has prompted the Canaveral Port Authority to add three new staff directors, including two newly created positions.
Turkish Chamber of Shipping Orders Transas Simulator
The Turkish Chamber of Shipping has ordered a combined full mission bridge and GMDSS simulator system from Transas Marine (UK) Ltd. to be supplied to the Training Center of TUDEV Maritime Academy…
Ngumbe Becomes First Female Port Engineer at East London
Growing up in the under-developed Eastern Cape awoke the desire in Sibongile Ngumbe, National Ports Authority’s (NPA) first female Port Engineer, to contribute to…
IBIA Moves Office
London to Southampton, on the UK south coast. costs, while maintaining efficiency and service to members. own right, with the huge Fawley refinery close by. As part of its relocation program…
Mersey Maritime Boosts Safety
window clean from salt spray. number of major companies to Preston-based company Kleentec Marine. improve their resilience to the elements. System I knew it was…
DoD Amends DFARS
The U.S. Department of Defense amended the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to increase a contractor's liability for loss or damage under…
Northrop Grumman Settles Two Lawsuits
Northrop Grumman Corporation agreed to an $80 million joint settlement of two civil False Claims Act complaints filed by the U.S. Department of Justice. Of the $80 million…
Cruise Passenger Travel Increases by 7 Percent
Passenger cruise travel in 2003 increased by 7 percent over 2002 levels, according to data released by the Maritime Administration today. The top 10 cruise lines…
