All-Purpose Aid and Hospital Ship Delivered
A multi-role hospital and support ship, built at Gijon yard within schedule, was delivered by IZAR to its owner, Spain's Instituto Social de la Marina (ISM, a fishermen's…
Following Wake of Terrorist Attacks, USS Cole is Relaunched
Shortly following terrorist attakcs in both New York and Washington, D.C., USS Cole, the destroyer, which was itself the victim of a terrorist attack, was relaunched…
SCI: Disaster Relief on the Fly
On Tuesday, September 11, New Yorkers — and the world — were jolted into a day of terror and tragedy as two commercial jetliners plowed into the North and South Towers of the World Trade Center…
A Race With A Meaning...Before the Fall of the Towers
Following the Intrepid's annual Tug Races on Sunday, September 2, I had the opportunity to ride back from Pier 86 on 46th St. in Manhattan to Staten Island on the Janet M. McAllister.
Port Security Strengthened in Wake of Disaster
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.
Now the Carousel Ship
Technical proposals for the shipment of natural gas under compression rather than in the refrigerated, liquefied state have surfaced from time to time over the years…
Speechless
The tragic events in New York and Washington D.C. of September 11, 2001 have left an indelible mark on the world. In the days and weeks following the terrorist attacks…
NOL Reports Half Profit of $1M
In summarizing his company's results, Flemming R. "We have achieved much. We came from a difficult past and we are on the right track to return to full health, but we are not there yet.
ExxonMobil, Imperial Oil Employ DH Barge in Vancouver
ExxonMobil Marine Fuels (EMMF) and Imperial Oil have commissioned a new double-hull barge to complement existing marine fuels services at Canada's port of Vancouver.
PVA Advises On Terrorism Insurance
The Passenger Vessel Association (PVA) recently distributed the following to advise its members regarding terrorism insurance. The shocking events that occurred…
Northrop Grumman, NNS To Talk
Shipbuilding's Board of Directors to pursue discussions with Northrop Grumman regarding the company's previously announced proposed acquisition of Newport News.
Boeing Deepwater Team Delivers Proposal to USCG
"Deepwater One Team" has delivered a $2.3-billion proposal to the U.S. Coast Guard for the design and development of an Integrated Deepwater System (IDS) that will…
FGH Advances Construction Operations
Friede Goldman Halter, Inc., announces that its offshore subsidiary has reached an agreement with Petrodrill IV Ltd. and Petrodrill V Ltd. to advance construction…
New Reporting Requirements for Ships
Most Ships entering U.S. ports will have to provide 96-hour advance notice of arrival (NOA) to the U.S. coast Guard along with crew, passenger, and cargo information…
Corbett & Holt and Gallagher Marine Announce Merger
Corbett & Holt, LLC and Gallagher Marine Systems, Inc. announced that they have reached agreement on a merger that will combine the two companies. This move is designed…
Northrop Grumman Extends Offer
Northrop Grumman Corporation announced that it has extended its pending exchange offer for all outstanding shares of common stock, including associated rights, of Newport News Shipbuilding Inc.
Newport News Shipbuilding Board of Directors to Meet
Newport News Shipbuilding (NYSE: NNS) announced that its Board of Directors will meet today, October 5, to review the General Dynamics and Northrop Grumman offers…
Ruston's RK270 Engines Power Offshore Patrol Vessels
The second of a three-part series of new Offshore Patrol Vessels for the Royal Brunei Navy, which was launched in June 2001 at BAE Systems shipyard on the Clyde…
Nordic Empress, Horizon and Zenith Reposition To Caribbean From Philadelphia, Baltimore
The Royal Caribbean ship Nordic Empress will reposition to the Caribbean from Philadelphia, where the ship has been sailing from since the terrorist attack in New York.
Moody's Revises Carnvial Rating Outlook
Moody's Investors Service confirmed the A2 senior ratings of Carnival Corporation, but changed the rating outlook to negative reflecting the uncertain economic and…
