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.
Unprecedented Number and Scope of Security Measures in Place
With the country in its second month of action after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, the Coast Guard has implemented an unprecedented…
Mineta to Address Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council
On Thursday, October 18, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta will deliver opening remarks at the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council meeting in Baltimore.
Coflexip Stena Offshore Modifies Its Management Structure
upon his suggestion, Daniel Valot, Chairman of the Board of Technip-Coflexip, was appointed, effective October 17,, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Coflexip…
Wärtsilä Expands Into Biopower and Acquires an Established Company
Wärtsilä will expand its power plant range to include biomass fuelled plants. company Sermet Oy, which specializes in small and medium-sized boiler plants running on biofuels, oil and gas.
Northrop Grumman Installs Integrated Bridge System on New Tanker
Sperry Marine Systems, a unit of Northrop Grumman Corporation, has just completed fitting an integrated bridge system on a new shuttle tanker in Spain for Norwegian shipowner Navion ASA.
Seabulk Offshore S.A. Earns ISO 9002 Certification
Seabulk International, Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Seabulk Offshore S.A., (SOSA), which is already ISM-certified, has also successfully passed the Bureau…
New bunkering Deal in Trinidad
Fuels alliance between Petrotrin and BP Marine will offer more bunkering and supply resources and superior service to the region. Improved bunkering facilities in…
General Dynamics Third Quarter Per Share Earnings Increase 11 Percent
General Dynamics reported 2001 third quarter net earnings of $230 million, or $1.13 per share fully diluted, on sales of $3 billion. This is an 11 percent per share…
Canadian Navy Orders Systems from Offshore Systems International
Offshore Systems International Ltd., a niche military contractor headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, announced that the Canadian Navy placed a new order for ECPINS Systems worth more tha $300…
Environmental breakthrough in Abu Dhabi
The Norwegian companies SAAS System and Aker Technology have received an order for the delivery of a system to prevent pollution from gas flaring on an oil field in Abu Dhabi.
Comsat Teams With NOAA and Coast Guard For Maritime Reporting
Comsat Mobile Communications(CMC), a unit of Lockheed Martin Global Telecommunications, has teamed with the United States Coast Guard and National Oceanic and Atmospheric…
Stolt-Nielsen Agrees To Sell Terminals to Kinder Morgan
Stolt-Nielsen Transportation Group Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Stolt-Nielsen S.A., announced it has signed a definitive agreement with Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P.
Austal USA Signs Contract For Dinner Cruise Catamaran
Austal USA, the fast expanding US aluminum shipyard subsidiary of Austal Ships, has signed an important contract for a catamaran dinner cruise vessel with the well…
New White House Trade Authority Will Boost Houston Region Economy
business leaders. T. Edmonds. America to U.S. goods and services. Venezuela ($3.2 billion) and Brazil ($2.1 billion). Texas Farm Bureau President Steve Pringle. of American agriculture," he said.
Senesco Signs Contracts
Southeastern New England Shipbuilding Corporation announced that it has signed contracts for the construction of three barges and pier floats that have an estimated value of approximately $3 million.
Manitowoc Awarded Contract
Manitowac was awarded a U.S. Coast Guard contract valued at more than $80 million. The Manitowoc Company, Inc. the leading provider of shipbuilding and ship-repair services for the U.S.
Intertanko Meetings In Athens
INTERTANKO's Executive Committee and Council Autumn Meetings will take place in Athens 24-26 October 2001. In conjunction with the meetings, INTERTANKO will be hosting…
Maureen to be Reused and Recycled
Phillips Petroleum's UK subsidiary has exercised the option in its existing contract with Aker Maritime to deconstruct the Maureen platform for re-use and recycling.
Global Announces New Vice Presidents
Global Industries, Ltd. announced that it has appointed three to vice presidential positions. Eddie J. Evans has been named to the position of Vice President - Health and Safety.
