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…
