Engineering Services Contract Established Between BP and Aker Kvaerner
Aker Kvaerner Netherlands B.V., part of the Aker Kvaerner Group, has received a letter of intent, based on Contract Terms currently being finalised, to perform Engineering…
Seven Foreign Ships Detained in U.K. in July
Control safety inspection. under detention from previous months. detentions in comparison to June. decrease of 0.3% compared to June's 12 month rate. for 1 day at…
TEN Announces Contract for New Aframax
Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited (TEN) announced that it has ordered one aframax double hulled tanker, with a carrying capacity of 105,000 dwt. The vessel, featuring…
Norfolk-Based Ships Participate in ASW
Exercise Four Norfolk-based ships departed Naval Station Norfolk Aug. 20 to participate in the U.S. Atlantic Fleet’s annual theater Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) exercise…
Seafarers' Access to Shore Leave Improves Despite Stringent July 1 Security
operators. visa was still the reason why most foreign seafarers are denied shore leave. security-based obstacles to shore leave have not gone away. getting a U.S.
Lockheed Martin Consolidates Planning and Reporting With Hyperion
reporting system for its Maritime Systems and Sensors (MS2) group. financial planning and reporting across MS2's multiple lines of business. its planning and reporting time-consuming and inefficient.
Sailor Dies in Fall from Rigging
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) issued a Press Notice stating that a crewman on the Dutch sail trading vessel ALBATROSS died after falling from the rigging.
FMC to Investigate Docking and Lease Agreement
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued an Order of Investigation and Hearing stating that it is opening an investigation into the exclusive docking and lease…
FMC to Reorganize
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued an Announcement stating that it will reorganize. Offices of Operations and of Administration will be established to supervise the various Bureaus.
Maritime Security Fleet Program – comment period extended
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued a Notice stating that the comment period on its Maritime Security Program interim final rule has been extended to August 30, 2004. (HK Law)
U.S. Coast Pilot Published
The Office of Coast Survey of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) publishes the Coast Pilot in both paper and electronic formats. Topics in…
TOP Tankers Takes Delivery of Fourth Vessel in Series of Ten
TOP Tankers Inc announced took delivery of M/T Victorious, a 47,084 Dwt, ice-classed, double-hull Handymax tanker, built in 1991 by Halla Engineering & Heavy Industries…
Waterways Council Commends USACE for Reopening McAlpine Lock Ahead of Schedule
Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) commends the U.S. Louisville, KY, three-and-one-half days ahead of schedule. antiquated lock. components," said R. Barry Palmer, President/CEO of Waterways Council, Inc.
Conrad Appoints Hernandez COO and Announces Resignation of CFO Derbes
Conrad Industries, Inc. announced that the Board of Directors has named Cecil A. Operating Officer, effective immediately. Mr. has held since March 1998. Mr. LLC.
Coast Guard Rescues Fisherman Near Texas
The Coast Guard rescued a fisherman from the Gulf of Mexico today after he fell off the shrimp boat Kelly T approximately nine miles southwest of Sabine, Texas.
European Commission Drops European Inland Barge Investigation
Stolt-Nielsen Transportation Group ), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Stolt-Nielsen S.A. reported that the European Commission's Competition Directorate has informed…
Port Vancouver Ventures sells stake in Coast 2000
The Vancouver Port Authority (VPA) announced today Port Vancouver Ventures, a subsidiary of the VPA, has sold its 50 per cent stake in Coast 2000 Terminals, a distribution…
L-3 Communications Selected by New Zealand Ministry
L-3 Communications announced that its Integrated Systems division (L-3 IS) has been selected as the preferred contractor by the New Zealand Ministry of Defence…
Southco Opens New Support Center in FL
To provide a level of service to the boat building industry, Southco Marine, Inc. has opened a new customer support center in West Melbourne, Florida. The 4,600 square-foot facility includes a 1…
Submarine Force Moves Forward in IP Connectivity for Fleet
The Submarine Force achieved a major step toward FORCEnet capability July 1, with the completion of the first of three steps toward full Internet Protocol, or IP-based…