USCG Detains Cargo Ship As a Result of Deficiencies
On Sept. 27, 2001, following a report from the Puget Sound Pilots that the cargo ship MARLIN had serious navigation and steering problems, the Captain of the Port…
Meeting of U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy
The first regional meeting of the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy, to be held in Charleston, South Carolina on January 15 and 16, 2002, will start earlier and end later than previously planned.
Navionics Introduces XL Charts for Europe
Navionics SpA announced the release of a new product line, XL Charts, consisting of larger charts covering Europe. The new XL Charts are two to three times larger than previous products…
Judge Rules for B&W and McDermott Regarding Insurance for Asbestos Claims
In a ruling issued January 4, 2002, Judge Sarah S. Vance of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana granted Babcock & Wilcox's and McDermott International…
COMSAT Responds To Distress Call Off Ecuador
On January 6, 2002 at approximately 3:46 a.m., COMSAT Mobile Communications' Southbury, Conn. earth station received an Inmarsat-C "Man Overboard" distress call…
Pacific-Gulf Marine To Operate Unique Vessel
Pacific-Gulf Marine has finalized an agreement with Patriot Shipping LLC to manage and operate the heavylift vessel, Industrial Challenger, under U.S. Flag. Built in 2000…
Celebrity Cruises Launches Redesigned Web Site
Visitors to Celebrity Cruises' web site at www.celebritycruises.com now will find a site with a new design and an improved user experience. "We listened closely…
Moore Stephens Launches Shipping Recruitment Service
Leading shipping accountant and business consultant Moore Stephens has launched a recruitment consultancy and placement service to match jobs and people related to finance and shipping.
Top Year for Port of Amsterdam
In his New Year's speech, executive director of the Amsterdam Port Authority, Hans Gerson announced that 2001 had proven another record year. Amsterdam Ports, comprising the ports of Amsterdam…
Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises Provide Business Update
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. today provided a business update to analysts and investors. This is the third update the company has provided to analysts and investors…
Stolt-Nielsen and Jo Tankers Combine Service for U.S. Gulf to Asia
Stolt-Nielsen Transportation Group Ltd. (SNTG), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Stolt-Nielsen S.A. announced a co-service agreement for operational matters for the…
BIMCO Releases Vessel CD-ROM 2002
Direct access to the internet from ships at sea can be costly. BIMCO has developed a solution to this problem. BIMCO has transferred a number of its databases from…
BIMCO Holiday Calendar 2002 Now Available
The 2002 edition of the BIMCO Holiday Calendar has now been released. First published in 1913, the BIMCO Holiday Calendar provides specific information on general holidays in 157 countries.
Northrop Grumman Names Retired Rear Adm. Yount To Head Operations At Avondale Facility
Grumman Corporation announced today that Rear Adm. George R. Yount, USN (Ret.), has been named vice president of the company's Ship Systems sector, with responsibility…
