Keppel FELS Will Build TLP for Atlantia Offshore
Keppel FELS Limited (KFELS), the offshore arm of the Keppel Group, has secured a contract from Atlantia Offshore Limited to build a Tension Leg Platform (TLP) hull structure.
Joint Venture is Commissioned into U.S. Military Service
The commissioning of the Incat-built 96 metre (315ft) Wave Piercing Sealift Catamaran contracted to the United States military for a deployment of two years, has taken place at Norfolk, Va. The U.S.
Technology Sets Tone at Dynamic Positioning Conference
The Dynamic Positioning Committee of the Marine Technology Society held its fifth annual conference in Houston, September 18 to 19. Don Jacobsen, drilling and exploration manager…
USCG Strike Teams Provide Assistance
Seventy Coast Guard Strike Team members from the National Strike Force deployed to the World Trade Towers incident, Washington D.C., and Boca Raton, Fla., to assist…
Harvey Gulf Will Diversify into Full Service Marine Transportation Provider
Harvey Gulf International Marine, Inc. has announced the intent to diversify into a full service marine transportation provider. President and CEO, Shane J. Guidry…
AMCV Files for Voluntary Petition, Reorganization Under Chapter 11
American Classic Voyages Inc., the largest U.S.-flag cruise company, announced on October 19 that it has filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Code in Wilmington…
Transas to Provide Search and Rescue Simulator for RNLI
Transas Marine UK has been awarded a major contract to supply a Full Mission SAR (Search And Rescue) Simulator to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).
General Dynamics Extends Tender Offer for all Outstanding Shares of Newport News
rights) of Newport News Shipbuilding Inc. (NYSE: NNS) to midnight EDT on October 26, 2001. The offer was previously scheduled to expire at midnight EDT on October 19, 2001.
Modernized Venezuelan Frigate at Sea
Gulf of Mexico during the ship's first sea trial, October 17 to 18, 2001. During the sea trial, various systems were tested including propulsion, electronics and communications. sea trial in November.
Keppel Converts Tanker into FPSO
Keppel Shipyard, a division of Keppel Group, has successfully converted a 155,000dwt tanker into a Floating Production Storage and Offloading Vessel (FPSO) for ProSafe.
USCG Expands Port Security
The U.S. Coast Guard is in the process of instituting new port security measures. include in their advance notice of arrival a crew list that includes the nationality of each crew member.
Smart Card Initiative to Promote Maritime Security
The Ship Operations Cooperative Program (SOCP) Co-chairmen, CAPT Lee Kincaid and CAPT Robert Sheen, announced the SOCP’s plans for developing SOCP’s Maritime Smart…
Navy Commissions Guided-Missile Destroyer Howard
The Department of the Navy will commission the Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer Howard in a ceremony Saturday, Oct. p.m. CDT at pier 27 in Galveston, Texas.
SUPSHIP San Diego Completes Smart Ship and All Electric EDSRA for USS Mobile Bay (CG 53)
USS MOBILE BAY (CG 53) recently completed an eight-month Extended Dry-docking Selected Restricted Availability (EDSRA) at National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) in San Diego, California.
Navy Awards Contract for Auxiliary Cargo and Ammunition Class(T-AKE)
On October 18, 2001, the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) announced the award of a $406.9 million competitive contract for the detailed design and construction…
Craine To Be Proposed as Interim President at SUNY Maritime College
Vice Admiral John W. Craine Jr. will be proposed as interim president of the State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime College next week. Craine recently retired…
Northrop Grumman To Sponsor Naval Institute's Essay Contest
Northrop Grumman Corporation, a co-builder of the U.S. Navy's Arleigh Burke Aegis destroyers, has committed $175,000 over five years to sponsor the U.S. Naval Institute's Arleigh Burke Essay Contest.
Baldwin Named Director of Business Development, Harbor Services
Barry Baldwin has been named the new Director of Business Development, Harbor Services for Foss Maritime Company. Baldwin, previously Regional Director, Southern…
Northrop Grumman Extends Tender Offer
Newport News Shipbuilding Inc. (NYSE: NNS) from Oct. 18, 2001, to Oct. 2001, at midnight E.D.T. had been tendered to Northrop Grumman as of 5:00 p.m. E.D.T. on Oct. guaranteed delivery.
FGH Retains Chief Restructuring Advisor
Friede Goldman Halter Inc., announced that it has engaged Glass & Associates, Inc., a national crisis-management firm, to serve as its Chief Restructuring Advisor. Jack R.
