BP Orders Fourth Tanker
BP has placed an order for a fourth double-hull oil tanker for use in delivering Alaska North Slope crude oil to refineries on the west coast. BP placed orders for three tankers in September 2000.
U.S. Port Security Tightens More
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has advised that it is in the process of instituting a new port security measure. USCG categorically denies the rumors that vessels flying…
Anti-Fouling Legislation Coming From IMO
Next week at the IMO in London a Diplomatic Conference will be held to finalize the details of the Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems. In…
Wärtsilä Engines To Power Queen Mary 2
Wärtsilä Corporation will deliver four Wärtsilä 46 EnviroEngines totaling 67.2 MW power output for Cunard Line's new luxury transatlantic liner, Queen Mary 2. These…
EMMF puts safety first
Exxon Mobil Marine Fuels (EMMF) has paid tribute to the vital contribution made to its flawless safety record by its staff and by a network of contractors throughout the world.
Keppel Hitachi Zosen Delivers Semi-tender Rig
Keppel Hitachi Zosen (KHZ) has delivered a Semi-Submersible Self-Erecting Tender Rig (SSETR) to Smedvig Asia Ltd (Smedvig). The SSETR was named West Alliance by Mrs. Patricia Chan, wife of Mr.
West Coast Waterfront Coalition Asks for Balanced Security
In a letter sent to every member of the United States Senate, the West Coast Waterfront Coalition expressed its general support for the Port and Maritime Security Act (S.
Five Shipping Lines Agree to Form Alliance
Through its U.S. General Agent, Solar International Shipping, Yang Ming Line announced that five major Asian steamship lines have agreed to form one of the largest…
Recognition for Lloyd Triestino
The Italian container shipping line Lloyd Triestino di Navigazione SpA has taken a major step forward in gearing itself for further expansion. Its management and…
3-D Approach Aids Ship Production
Genoa Design International has completed the structural production work pack for an aluminum-built Canadian Coast Guard Buoy-tending vessel. Genoa Design's 3-D modeling…
California Builder Launches New Catamaran Design
Many of the catamarans being launched in North America are built to imported designs, but a California builder is taking a home grown approach. Working with a team…
Northrop Gruman 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.
Shipping Industry Congratulates High Flyers
Representatives from all areas of the shipping industry gathered in London on September 27, to congratulate the highest scoring students in the 2001 Institute of…
Bureau Veritas Operating Profits Up 51 Percent
Leading international classification society Bureau Veritas announced first half operating profits of $54.17 million, up 51 percent on the same period last year.
IEA Welcomes OPEC Display of Moderation
The Paris-based International Energy Agency has welcomed OPEC's decision not to make any further cuts in production. Despite a steep fall in oil prices since the terrorist attacks of September 11…
Murillo Launched At IZAR Seville
Ro-Ro and passenger ferry Murillo was successfully launched September 19 at IZAR Seville yard. This yard number 291 construction is expected to be delivered on schedule…
World Maritime Day 2001: IMO - Globalization and the Role of the Seafarer
In the new global economy where interconnectivity and interdependency are key factors, sea transport remains by far the most cost-effective way to move goods and…
Ronald D. Sugar Elected President and Chief Operating Officer of Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman Corporation has named Ronald D. Sugar, president and chief operating officer chairman and chief executive officer. Dr. Sugar was elected to Northrop…
Bouygues Offshore: Cawthorne Channel Pipelines, a $60 Million Contract in Nigeria
Bouygues Offshore has been awarded a contract with the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited for the pipelines aspect of the Cawthorne Channel integrated project in Nigeria.
Inmarsat Awards GBP 6M Deal to Logica
Logica, the global solutions company, announced it has secured a GBP 6m contract to help develop future higher bandwidth satellite communications for global mobile satellite communications provider…
