ShipConstructor to Support STEP Import and Export
Albacore Research Ltd. (ARL), the creator of the 3D product modeling software ShipConstructor⢠and Industrial Planning Technology, Inc. (IPT) are cooperating onâŚ
Tour Boat Violated State Laws
The Ethan Allen was in violation of state law during its sightseeing cruise on Sunday, according to a report from ABC News. New York regulations say that any commercialâŚ
2 Dead, 139 Missing After Ferry Accident
Two people were killed and at least 139 others missing after a passenger ferry bound for Bacolod City caught fire early yesterday morning near Corregidor islandâŚ
NYK To Expand LNG Fleet
Nippon Yusen K.K., the largest Japanese shipping line, reportedly plans to order 20 new liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers by 2010 and use five or six tankers for spot contractsâŚ
This Day in Naval History - Oct. 4
1821 - Lt. Robert F. Stockton sails from Boston for Africa to carry out orders to help stop the international slave trade. 1944 - Aircraft from USS Ranger (CV 4)âŚ
MarAd Approves Three Applications
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has approved three applications under Section 9 of the Shipping Act, 1916, as amended. 4,295-gross-ton mobile offshore drilling unit SEASCOUT to Thule Drilling ASAâŚ
Walpert Appointed SCA Director Emeritus
The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) selected Harvey B. Walpert to be the first ever Director Emeritus of SCA in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the maritime industry.
Aker Yards Wins PSV Contract
Aker Yards has signed a contract with Island Offshore VI K/S, a company within the Island Offshore Group in Ulsteinvik, Norway, to deliver a UT 776 E platform supply vessel.
LR Acquires Capstone Engineering
Lloydâs Register Americas, Inc. has acquired Capstone Engineering Services, Inc. and Capstone Software Systems, Inc. The acquisition will be renamed Lloydâs Register Capstone, Inc.
Port Arthur LNG Project Meetings Ccancelled
Because of damage in the area due to Hurricane Rita, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is canceling its planned public comment meetings in Vinton, Louisiana and Port ArthurâŚ
USCG to Test Integrated Anti-Swimmer System
The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking comment on the draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) of the Integrated Anti-Swimmer System (IAS). The agency proposesâŚ