Derecktor Shipyards Awarded Contract For High Speed Ferries
Derecktor Shipyards was given the notice of intent to award by the State of Alaska the contract for the construction of the first two passenger/vehicle high-speed…
Rozema Delivers Pair of Boats to CGA
Rozema Boat Works has delivered a pair of 46-ft. boats to Clean Gulf Associates of New Orleans, identical to another built for CGA in 1998. The boats, Bastian Bay and Grand Bay…
Tsao Named Connecticut Maritime Association Commodore
The Connecticut Maritime Association announces that Frank Tsao has been named the 2002 recipient of the Association’s prestigious Commodore Award. Frank Tsao, Group…
Mediterranean Shipping Company Announces New Carribean Service
Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA) Inc. (MSC)has commenced a new weekly service in the Caribbean with the sailing of the MSC CARIBS out of Miami, Florida to Freeport, Bahamas.
Marintec China’s Proves To Be a Success
Marintec China, which took place in Shanghai from December 4 to 7 2001, has proven that the show is the definitive maritime event not only in China, but also in…
Harrah’s Gets New Barge Mounted Casino
Harrah’s recently opened a new barge mounted casino at their Joilet, Illinois property on the Des Plaines River near Chicago. The building on a barge replaces two…
Crowley Announces Management Team for Petroleum Services Group
Crowley Maritime Corporation announces the appointment of Bruce Barto to vice president and general manager of its newly formed Petroleum Services group based in Seattle.
Knight & Carver Launches Makara
Knight & Carver YachtCenter celebrated the launching of its latest custom-built motoryacht, Makara, with a christening ceremony December 12, 2001 at its National City facility. Makara, a 70 ft.
Rotterdam Records Slight Drop
According to provisional figures, cargo throughput in the Port of Rotterdam in 2001 totalled 315.5 million tons. comparison with the record year of 2000. and the general cargo sector (-4.9%).
Chemoil joins OceanConnect
OceanConnect has attracted the largest independent fuel supplier as a new equity partner. OceanConnect President Thomas Reilly announced that Chemoil Corporation…
Oriana returns to A&P Southampton
P&O Cruises' Oriana has completed it's second refit in A&P Group's Southampton yard. Oriana was in dry-dock between 1st and 12th December, followed by sea trials…
