Reality Checked
Shipowners are about to find themselves under a barrage of propaganda about electronic charts and the display systems that run them. These systems have been around for some years…
Charting The World Electronically
The advent of electronic chart technology has left ship and boat owners with an unprecedented tool to aid in safe and efficient navigation. But while the electronic…
Electronic Engines Power New OSV Breed
The offshore supply vessel market remains as competitive as ever, with companies attempting to lure customers with the best possible value for their day rates and other appealing offers.
Offshore Industry Leaders Invest Heavily In Safety Programs
The offshore oil industry market, by its very nature, is a challenging work environment that poses many safety hazards, particularly for individuals and companies which lack adequate safety training.
DCR Optimistic About Future Of Offshore Drilling Sector
While it may be impossible to predict when offshore rig utilization will begin a meaningful recovery, Duff & Phelps Credit Rating Co. (DCR) has noticed certain industry…
Projections center on When, not If
The cyclical nature of the offshore exploration and production beast is legendary in financial circles, riding boom and bust waves for years at a time. While industry…
Strategic Value Adding Purchasing
An effective purchasing strategy is at the core of successful purchasing departments. Strategies that offer total value to an organization should be the goal of all purchasing organizations.
A New View
For years, forensic historians relied on survivor and eyewitness testimonies and, if available, material testing or intelligence reports to help gather evidence to piece together an event.
Financing Sources for U.S. Government Programs
Recent growth in ferry construction, particularly in the U.S., has been significant. The U.S. Department of Transportation recently reported that the U.S. marine…
Jotun: Greening the trade in crude
Bringing her first cargo to Europe following completion by Samsung Heavy Industries, the 306,000-dwt British Pioneer has given new expression to environmental-consciousness…
Editor's Note
Despite seemingly best efforts by world leaders, it appears that the wild gyrations ,which are the hallmark of the oil industry, will never truly be tamed. For proof…
Global Marine Reports Profit Slump
Offshore oil driller Global Marine Inc. announced that first quarter earnings fell sharply compared with the same period of 1999, but showed signs of stabilization…
Indonesia Scores Highest Number Of Pirate Attacks
Indonesia scored the highest number of pirate attacks in the first quarter of the year with 19 raids or attempted raids on shipping in its waters, the International Maritime Bureau reported.
More Bodies Recovered From Philippines Capsize
Rescuers pulled more bodies from the sea on Friday, raising to 86 the death toll from the capsize of an overloaded boat in the southern Philippines. Officials said…
As VLCC Rates Continue Upward Sprint, Modern Vessels Become Scarce
This week's sprint upwards by Mideast crude tanker rates is set to turn into a marathon as modern vessels become harder to find, brokers said, adding that experts…
Stena Line Eyes Slight Improvement For 2000
Officials of loss-making Stena Line said the company expects a slight improvement in earnings for 2000. However, they said, the recovery will not occur until the second half of the year.
Seascope Diversifies From Shipping Base
British shipbroking group Seascope Shipping Holdings Plc plans to diversify further beyond its core business despite expecting better shipping markets this year.
Submarines To Be Used As Ore Carriers?
Russian metals giant Norilsk Nickel has finished a feasibility study of a project to use nuclear submarines for ore shipments, which once started will cost $80 million, Norilsk's chairman said.
Rotterdam: News From The World's Largest Port
Baltica Line has risen the frequency of its Saint Petersburg service . By deploying a third vessel it is possible to offer a sailing from Rotterdam every five days instead of 10. Mr.
Evergreen Changes Pacific Schedules
Evergreen announced changes to its Pacific Coast/ Far East services in order to improve transit times and benefit customer service requirements between Asia and U.S.
