Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Plans for Maritime Operations
Disaster preparedness and recovery plans have taken on new aspects and urgency since September 11. For many who didn't have disaster recovery plans, they have been inspired to create them.
As Concerns About Seaport Security Mount, the U.S. Government Reacts
"Maritime Domain Awareness" is the new watchword for the maritime community. The discovery of a well equipped, suspected Al-Qa'eda member in a cargo container in…
Beyond The Waves: Safeguarding Ship and Crew
The events of September 11 have changed the world forever. The effects of terrorism are now being felt in all industries and all corners of the world. However, terrorism…
McDermott Marine: Volume is Up
McDermott International, Inc. reported net income of $19.3 million on revenues of $591.2 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2001. Earnings were up 245%…
New Brunswick Receives New Vessel
The Province of New Brunswick, Department of Transportation, recently took delivery of a new car/passenger ferry, the Deer Island Princess II, built by Hike Metal.
Crowley Secures Wayward Oil Tanker
Crowley Marine Services successfully secured the wayward oil tanker, Atigun Pass, Thanksgiving weekend as it drifted within 20 miles of Oregon's pristine coastline.
Bollinger Locks Up Key Contracts
Bollinger Shipyards, Lockport, La. has added a 220 class offshore supply vessel (OSV) to the company's continually growing series of OSV's that provide cargo capacities…
Navy, USCG Join Forces To Protect Homeland
As increasing attention is paid to ensuring the nation is secure from attacks - whether direct or covert - via the waterways, companies that supply vessels and equipment…
Transocean Sedco Forex’s COO Retires, Management Changes
Transocean Sedco Forex Inc., announced that W. Dennis Heagney, executive vice president and chief operating officer, will retire from the company in June 2002, after 33 years of service.
CP Ships and Dannebrog Agree To End Nordana Acquisition
CP Ships and Dannebrog have decided not to proceed with the planned acquisition of Nordana Line by CP Ships. In the month since the acquisition plan was announced on November 14…
EU-China Announce Agreement in Maritime Transport
At the end of a three-day long negotiation, the EU and China delegations have reached an agreement on maritime transport, based on the principles of freedom to provide services…
SUPSHIP, New Orleans Holds Change of Command Ceremony
CAPT John Robert Exell relieved CAPT David Joe Vogel at a Change of Command Ceremony for the Naval Sea Systems Command's (NAVSEA) Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair (SUPSHIP)…
USS San Antonio (LPD 17) in Production
The Navy’s newest amphibious ship, the amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio is in production. USS San Antonio is the first ship of 12 amphibious ships that…
PVA Urges No Change in Jones Act Policy
The Passenger Vessel Association defended the integrity of the Jones Act this week by submitting official comments in a Coast Guard administrative proceeding. The…
Crane Load Monitoring & Measurement Systems
For the past twenty-five years Water Weights, as part of the IMES Group has been supplying products and services to the crane industry. This experience has given…
Aker Brattvaag Signs Supplyship Contract
Skipsverft AS has signed a contract with Waveney Shipping Ltd for the building of a platform supply vessel. The contract is worth a total of around NOK 130 million.
Maritrans Announces Tender Offer
Maritrans Inc. announced that its board of directors has approved the initiation of a modified "Dutch auction" tender offer by Maritrans to purchase up to 2,000…
Navionics Introduces Larger XL Charts
Navionics, a manufacturer of marine electronic charts, announced the relesase of an entirely new productline, called the XL charts, which consists of larger charts at reduced prices.
Tallink New Cruise Ferry Floating
Aker Finnyards is building for the Estonian Hansatee Group, trading as Tallink, a big cruise ferry for the Gulf of Finland traffic. The vessel will have capacity for 2…
Holland America Line Details Delivery of New Ships
Holland America Line (HAL) announced a revised delivery schedule of ships from Fincantieri-Cantieri Navali Italiani S.p.A. 1,848 passenger ms Zuiderdam will be delivered Nov.
