NY/NJ Port Safety Tightened
In the wake of the World Trade Center terrorist attack, a number of new measures are being instituted to ensure the near and long-term safety and security in ports. In the past week, the U.S.
Port Security Takes Center Stage
The entire United States (and anyone else in the world with access to cable or for that matter any TV) has become intimately involved in what is sure to become the seminal event of our time.
e4marine Appoints New Project Manager
Business-to-business e-commerce enabler e4marine has enhanced its management steam with the appointment of Kurt Karstensen as Project Manager. He will be responsible…
Rowan Revises 3Q Business Outlook
With softness in the Gulf of Mexico and the U.S. apparently on the brink of war, Bob Palmer, Chairman and CEO of Rowan, said, "July earnings were better than expected and…
Willbros Purchases Barge for West African Marine Work
Willbros Group Inc. subsidiary, Willbros West Africa Inc., has added to its available offshore fleet with the completion of the purchase and refitting of the WB 82.
ENSCO 3Q Earnings Hit By Gulf Downturn
ENSCO International Incorporated expects that its third quarter earnings per share will be in the range of $.38 to $.42, and that its fourth quarter earnings per…
GOM Softness Drives GLM Score Down
Global Marine reported that the company's worldwide SCORE, or Summary of Current Offshore Rig Economics, for August 2001 decreased by 3.2 percent from the previous month's SCORE.
MITAGS, NWS Marine Prediction Center Sign Formal
Glen Paine, Executive Director of the Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS) and Pacific Northwest Maritime Institute, has announced that…
NOAA Fisheries Special Agents Assist In Disaster Investigation
At the request of the U.S. Marshals Service and Federal Bureau of Investigation, special agents from the Office for Law Enforcement (OLE) are engaged in the investigation…
Coast Guard delays Voyager of the Seas In Miami
The Coast Guard held the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Voyager of the Seas off the coast of Miami on Monday after discovering a security breach in the Port of Miami passenger terminal Sunday evening.
Terrorism Takes Estimated $20 Million Toll on Royal Caribbean's Financials
Richard Fain, Chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. today provided his comments and insight on the current situation and how it has impacted the company's operations.
Carnival Cruise Lines To Raise $1.5 Million For American Red Cross Relief Efforts
Carnival Cruise Lines will donate $50 for each stateroom sold over the next 30 days to the American Red Cross to aid in relief efforts associated with the recent…
U.S. Coast Guard Taps Reservists To Patrol Waterways
Coast Guard officials recalled more than 300 reservists this past Friday to carry out various missions throughout the Gulf of Mexico and the inland waterways in…
USS COLE (DDG 67) Afloat Again
The U.S. Navy announced on Friday, September 14, that the USS COLE was launched back into the water this morning at Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) here.
Gratingless Air Circ System in Reefer Ships Proves Successful
Computer simulations and tests have been carried out by LauritzenCool and York Marine AB to confirm the suitability to distribute air in refrigerated cargo holds without gratings.
LR Classed Ships Head USCG Qualship List
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) initiated the Qualship program on January 1, 2001 to reward quality owners. Lloyd's Register classed ships dominate the latest USCG list…
GD Extends NNS Tender Offer
General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) extended its pending tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock (including associated rights) of Newport News Shipbuilding Inc.
Port Security Tightens
U.S. PORTS: Security measures have been imposed at ports around the United States. Masters should therefore be prepared for a more extensive security control of…
Terrorist Attack will have Lasting Implications
The terrible tragedy that occurred on 11 September will live long in everyone's memory. The implications will be far reaching and at this stage it is not known what reprisals will result.
Various Ports Instill Security Measures
Security measures have been imposed at ports around the United States. As a result, Masters should therefore be prepared for a more extensive security control of their vessel prior to calling at U.S.
