Leica Geosystems Receives Order To Install AIS
Princess. The Grand Princess will be fitted with a Leica MX 420 integrated DGPS/AIS system. According to Steven Spendlove, electrical superintendent for Princess Cruises…
BV Backs S&T Ecomax Tanker Design
Leading international classification society Bureau Veritas and French shipowner Services & Transport have developed an Ecomax tanker design intended to address…
Owner Liable For Tendering Unseaworthy Barge
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, in an unpublished decision, has ruled that the owner of a barge may be wholly liable for damages resulting from…
Graig Supervises Building of Wind Power Installation Vessel
Graig Shipping has provided a full support package for the supervision of the building of the first of a series of unique high technology Wind Turbine Installation Vessels.
Dr. Kirsi Tikka Joins ABS
Dr. Kirsi Tikka has joined ABS as Vice President Engineering for ABS Europe and will be assigned to the London Office in January 2002. Robert Spencer will continue…
New Inland Containership Concept Unveiled
A concept design for a new inland containership - dubbed Waterborne Container Carriers (WCC) - was completed and released by DeJong & Lebet, a project that was completed…
Big Easy puts owner in the Driver’s Seat
This 126-ft. Raised Pilothouse Trinity Yacht, described by these specifications, is a world-class, semi-displacement 17-knot cruise design with a luxurious interior.
Building Fishing Boats on the Bayou
When one conjures images of a prosperous and healthy marine niche today, it is guaranteed that the fishing boat market is the first, second, or third to come to mind.
NOAA Announces Sat Termination Notification
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently announced that the International Cospas-Sarsat Program plans to terminate the 121.5/243 MHz satellite alerting on February 1, 2009.
MARIS Makes Agreement With Peter Johansen Group
Under the name Royal Denship the Peter Johansen Group is building a series of super luxury yachts for foreign owners. These yachts are being built at several Danish shipyards.
Blount Barker Signs Contract For South Ferry Vessel
Blount Barker Shipbuilding signed a contract with South Ferry of Shelter Island, N.Y. to build a 101-ft. double-ended ferryboat. The vessel designed by South Ferry and Dejong & Lebet, Inc.
Due Diligence Completed for the integration of Thrane & Thrane and Nera
Due diligence completed for the integration of Thrane & Thrane A/S and Nera ASA satellite activities and revised forecast for the current financial yearOn Monday…
