Gratingless Air Circ System in Reefer Ships Proves Successful
Computer simulations and tests have been carried out by LauritzenCool and York Marine AB to confirm the suitability to distribute air in refrigerated cargo holds without gratings.
LR Classed Ships Head USCG Qualship List
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) initiated the Qualship program on January 1, 2001 to reward quality owners. Lloyd's Register classed ships dominate the latest USCG list…
GD Extends NNS Tender Offer
General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) extended its pending tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock (including associated rights) of Newport News Shipbuilding Inc.
Port Security Tightens
U.S. PORTS: Security measures have been imposed at ports around the United States. Masters should therefore be prepared for a more extensive security control of…
Terrorist Attack will have Lasting Implications
The terrible tragedy that occurred on 11 September will live long in everyone's memory. The implications will be far reaching and at this stage it is not known what reprisals will result.
Various Ports Instill Security Measures
Security measures have been imposed at ports around the United States. As a result, Masters should therefore be prepared for a more extensive security control of their vessel prior to calling at U.S.
INTERTANKO Offers Support, Vital Information During National Tragedy
The terrible tragedy that occurred on September 11 will live long in everyone's memory. The implications will be far reaching and at this stage it is not known what reprisals will result.
Tougher Medicals Produce Higher Crew Fitness Standards
The U.K. P&I Club's Crew Risk Management Program, aimed at higher and consistent medical examination standards for seafarers, is currently undergoing substantial expansion.
Fortum Tankers Built To Deltamarin Design
Deltamarin Ltd, the Finnish engineering company, is supplying the design for the tanker newbuildings for Fortum, the leading energy company in the Nordic countries…
NYC Fireboats Provide Critical Support
Long considered relics from days gone by, the Fire Department of New York Fireboats have played in an important role in supplying the fire fighting water to battle…
New Consoles For Navi-Sailor
Transas Marine has switched to a new-generation, modern design of hardware for its Navi-Sailor range of navigation systems. The new hardware solutions from Transas…
Unique ECDIS Gets Type Approval
MARIS ECDIS900 is the first ECDIS in the world to receive a type approval certificate using a Flat Panel Computer (FPC). The ECDIS900 is certified to IEC 61774 ed.
West Joins PCCI
PCCI, Inc. announced that Todd West joined the professional staff in its Alexandria, VA office as a Project Engineer. Mr. West will be working with Ocean Facilities engineering…
MariTEL Offers Free Marine VHF Telephone Calls To Vessels Affected By Disaster
MariTEL, "The Marine Telephone Company" has announced that all vessels in or near New York/New Jersey and Baltimore Harbors can utilize the company's "Marine Operator"…
Royal Caribbean, Celebrity To Use Port Of Philadelphia For Bermuda Cruises
Royal Caribbean International will temporarily use the port of Philadelphia for its ship Nordic Empress, to sail to and from Bermuda. The change is being made as…
GL Announces Good 1H Results
Germanischer Lloyd (GL) recently presented the key figures for the first half-year of 2001. The turnover of the GL Group grew in the first half of 2001 by 11.4 percent…
Baker Joins EBDG
Elliott Bay Design Group is pleased to announce that Gwen Baker has joined the staff as a Marine Designer. Gwen is a recent graduate of the Marine Institute at Memorial University in New Foundland…
Wärtsilä Powers New Bay-class Landing Ships
Wärtsilä Corporation has received the contract to supply the diesel generating sets for two new Bay-class Alternative Landing Ships Logistic (ALSL) building for the UK RFA.
AAPA Reports Port Delays
Following yesterday's alleged terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, individual port authorities around the U.S. activated heightened security procedures, working with the U.S.
A&P Shipcare Completes Repairs Aboard American Cormorant
The 52,092 dwt U.S.-registered Heavy Lift Vessel 'American Cormorant' left Southampton on 2nd September after its annual lay over during which A&P Shipcare - Southampton carried out various works.
