West Coast Waterfront Coalition Asks for Balanced Security
In a letter sent to every member of the United States Senate, the West Coast Waterfront Coalition expressed its general support for the Port and Maritime Security Act (S.
Five Shipping Lines Agree to Form Alliance
Through its U.S. General Agent, Solar International Shipping, Yang Ming Line announced that five major Asian steamship lines have agreed to form one of the largest…
Recognition for Lloyd Triestino
The Italian container shipping line Lloyd Triestino di Navigazione SpA has taken a major step forward in gearing itself for further expansion. Its management and…
3-D Approach Aids Ship Production
Genoa Design International has completed the structural production work pack for an aluminum-built Canadian Coast Guard Buoy-tending vessel. Genoa Design's 3-D modeling…
California Builder Launches New Catamaran Design
Many of the catamarans being launched in North America are built to imported designs, but a California builder is taking a home grown approach. Working with a team…
Northrop Gruman Extends Offer
Northrop Grumman Corporation announced that it has extended its pending exchange offer for all outstanding shares of common stock, including associated rights, of Newport News Shipbuilding Inc.
Shipping Industry Congratulates High Flyers
Representatives from all areas of the shipping industry gathered in London on September 27, to congratulate the highest scoring students in the 2001 Institute of…
Bureau Veritas Operating Profits Up 51 Percent
Leading international classification society Bureau Veritas announced first half operating profits of $54.17 million, up 51 percent on the same period last year.
IEA Welcomes OPEC Display of Moderation
The Paris-based International Energy Agency has welcomed OPEC's decision not to make any further cuts in production. Despite a steep fall in oil prices since the terrorist attacks of September 11…
Murillo Launched At IZAR Seville
Ro-Ro and passenger ferry Murillo was successfully launched September 19 at IZAR Seville yard. This yard number 291 construction is expected to be delivered on schedule…
World Maritime Day 2001: IMO - Globalization and the Role of the Seafarer
In the new global economy where interconnectivity and interdependency are key factors, sea transport remains by far the most cost-effective way to move goods and…
Ronald D. Sugar Elected President and Chief Operating Officer of Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman Corporation has named Ronald D. Sugar, president and chief operating officer chairman and chief executive officer. Dr. Sugar was elected to Northrop…
Bouygues Offshore: Cawthorne Channel Pipelines, a $60 Million Contract in Nigeria
Bouygues Offshore has been awarded a contract with the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited for the pipelines aspect of the Cawthorne Channel integrated project in Nigeria.
Inmarsat Awards GBP 6M Deal to Logica
Logica, the global solutions company, announced it has secured a GBP 6m contract to help develop future higher bandwidth satellite communications for global mobile satellite communications provider…
Friede Goldman Halter Announces Plan to Retain Investment Banking Firm
Friede Goldman Halter, Inc., announced that it plans to retain, subject to Bankruptcy Court approval, the services of Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin. Houlihan Lokey…
London Club Says Clubs Must Focus on Members' Needs
The withdrawal from the P&I market of a number of fixed premium insurers should not affect the priorities of the mutual clubs, according to John M. Lyras, Chairman of the London P&I Club.
Oil and Gas Job Growth in 2002-2003 to Bolster Louisiana Economy, Researchers Report At Hibernia
Oil-patch industries, shipbuilding and, to a lesser extent, business services, hotels and gaming will lead Louisiana's employment growth in 2002-2003, according…
Stolt-Nielsen S.A. Reports Improved Third Quarter Results
Stolt-Nielsen S.A. (Nasdaq: SNSA; Oslo Stock Exchange: SNI) reported results for the third quarter and the nine-month period ended August 31, 2001. Net income for…
e4marine, Xantic Develop Operational Agreement
Marine e-commerce enabler e4marine and leading marine computer software supplier Xantic have co-operated in the development of a technical interface linking Xantic?s…
When is a victory, not a victory?
As recent events have shown, no single judicial action is likely to have as much impact on the maritime community in the next decade as the Supreme Court?s U.S. v. Locke (Intertanko) decision.
