War Risks
Shipowners, charterers, traders, energy companies and insurers will be among those interested to learn the impact of recent events on the war and force major exceptions…
National Ship Repair Coalition Elects Chairman
RADM Richard Camacho, USN (Ret.) was unanimously elected today as Chairman of the National Ship Repair Coalition's Executive Committee. As Chairman of the Executive Committee…
Boompools
Containing spills is a job for the port authorities. Ninety percent of the annual 450 spills involve less than 50 litres. To deal with these, the RMPM patrol vessels have absorbent oil booms.
Rougeau Joins Reson
Al Rougeau joined Reson, Inc. in July as sales engineering manager of Reson's new Gulf Coast office near Lafayette, La. Rougeau has been active in the hydrographic industry for 23 years…
Success For Transas VTS In Taiwan
Transas Marine Pacific in cooperation with its Taiwanese agent, Seven Seas Electronic, has won an order for another Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) system in Taiwan.
Lloyd is named Director of Telesales for Scheneker
Russell Lloyd has been named director of telesales for Schenker USA. Lloyd has an extensive background in the Telesales industry. He is an experienced sales executive and operations director…
AKD Prinsen Van Wijmen Expands Transport Law Team
AKD Prinsen Van Wijmen, one of the largest law firms in the Netherlands, is expanding its transport law team. Effective October 15, three partners and three associates…
AAPA Recognizes 34 Ports
Thirty-one ports received 56 Communications awards, and four ports were recognized for outstanding Environmental programs during the October 3 awards luncheon at…
Civilian Paint Teams Receive Continuing Funding
NAVSEA has announced that the funding of contractor paint teams will continue without disruption until new, long-term contracts are awarded. The paint teams were…
NAVSEA Dahlgren Develops Helpful Device
NAVSEA Dalgren?s Coastal Systems Station (CCS) has developed a hands free communications device. This device could produce life saving results for the individual…
NAVSEA Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Hosts Change of Command
At a Change of Command ceremony conducted on October at the Naval Sea Systems Command?s (NAVSEA) Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Captain Vernon T. Williams, was relieved by Captain Kevin M.
SSPC Publishes Visuals for Waterjetting, Blast Cleaning
SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings has published two new collections of surface preparation reference photographs: SSPC-VIS 4 and SSPC-VIS 5. SSPC-VIS 4 illustrates…
CMP Packs Decade of Tin-Free Experience
The International Maritime Authority has proposed a worldwide ban on tri-butyl tin (TBT) based antifouling paints, starting in January 2003. Confirmation of these…
Self-Cleaning Filter System Cuts Maintenance Costs
A routine oil and filter change in the tight quarters of the engine room onboard a boat is normally a messy and awkward job. Buckets of used lube oil and filter…
New Technology to Debut at Europort
Europort 2001 — the 30th edition of the exhibition — scheduled for November 13 to 17 at the Amsterdam RAI, is traditionally an event where companies from around…
HAM 318 HIts Water in Big Way
A mammoth trailing suction hopper dredger, built by IHC Holland NV in cooperation with Van de Giessen - du Noord, was launched earlier this year to rave reviews…
Euroferry's Fast Ferry Features CAT 3618 Power
The world's largest diesel powered fast catamaran ferry has entered service for Spanish operator Euroferrys and is now working on a route between Algeciras in southern…
AIS: The Future is Now
The IMO deadline for fitting new ships with Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) is less than one year away. After July 1, 2002, all newbuilds over 300 grt must…
PRI Treatment Helps Meet Emissions Challenges
Power Research Inc. (PRI) is a manufacturer of industrial grade fuel treatments designed to treat heavy fuel oil, diesel and gasoline. Founded in 1985, PRI chemistries…
Statoil Ships Run on Gas...Liquefied Natural Gas That is
Norway's Statoil has called upon shipbuilder Kleven Verft to construct a pair of 309-ft. (94.3-m) supply ships that will run on LNG. The vessels, which are scheduled for completion during 2003…
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