NNS Merger Financials Released
Shipbuilding Inc. common stock not previously purchased in its tender offer that was completed on Nov. 29, 2001. Northrop Grumman's acquisition of Newport News was…
Tri-State and Elkins Park Get Contract
Tri-State Design Construction Co. Inc., Elkins Park, Pa., and KC Construction Co., Ivyland, Pa., a joint venture, is being awarded a $2 million increment as part…
Hull Blyth’s Loss
Norman Shaw, managing director of Hull Blyth (Nigeria) Ltd, sadly passed away in December 2001, in Lagos, Nigeria, aged 49. Norman Shaw had extensive experience…
Knorr-Bremse Assumes Control of Bendix
Knorr-Bremse AG, Munich announced that it has assumed operational control of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC from Honeywell International Inc. As part of the transaction…
KMSS Wins Contract
Kongsberg Maritime Ship Systems (KMSS) has won the contract to supply its integrated monitoring and control system to two Suezmax tankers currently under construction at Split Shipyard, Croatia.
From Small Commercial Shipyard to Premier
Local and state dignitaries convened on the Monmouth County waterfront to take part in the christening of the Gladding-Hearn built M/V Seastreak New Jersey, a 141-ft.
Ferries Lead the Way
There are several quick conclusions you can draw about passenger boat construction in the new millennium. First it is a smaller market than 10 years ago with far…
Grune To Lead Crowley Ship Assist and Escort Services Group
Crowley Maritime Corporation announced the appointment of Robe Grune to the position of Vice President and General Manager of Crowley's newly formed ship Assist and Escort Services based in Seattle.
Building a Quiet Vessel without a Navy Budget
The term "Quiet Vessel" evokes images of stealthy nuclear submarines such as the Seawolf or the new Virginia Class. You may even think of the super-secret Sea Shadow…
Security: Planning is key to Prevention
News travels around the world at the speed of light. A violent terrorist act at sea seen by millions could cause irreparable damage to the reputation of a major cruise line…
The Threat Is Real
One can only be troubled by the fact that there was at least one confirmed American fighting for the Al Qaeda. This young American, John Walker, was attending an…
Blount/Barker Delivers New Tug
The new 85-ft. tug, Mister T built by Blount/Barker Shipbuilding was delivered to its port of New York City on December 11. The vessel, which will be used for harbor…
Derecktor Awarded High Speed Ferry Contracts
Derecktor Shipyards won the contract for the construction of the first two passenger /vehicle high-speed ferries for the State of Alaska's Marine Highway System.
Maritrans' Claim for Damages from OPA 90 Denied
The U.S. Court of Federal Claims ruled on December 21, 2001 that the double hull requirement of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 ("OPA") does not constitute a "taking" of Maritrans' petroleum barges.
Mineta Delivers Speech on Maritime Security
Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta delivered a Speech to the U.S. Conference of Mayors in which he discussed homeland security in general and maritime security in particular.
FMC Will Hold Meeting
The Federal Maritime Commission will hold a meeting in Washington, DC on January 30, 2002. The Agenda states that the open portion of the meeting will address issues…
SHC Meeting To Meet in Washington D.C.
The Subcommittee for the Prevention of Marine Pollution (SPMP) of the Shipping Coordinating Committee (SHC), sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, will meet in Washington…
EC Clears Aspects of Aker Maritime/Kvaerner Deal
The European Commission issued a Press Release reporting that it had concluded that the impact on the shipbuilding sector of the proposed acquisition Kvaerner by Aker Maritime was acceptable.
Kelvin Hughes Signs Contract
Kelvin Hughes is to supply its Nucleus3 radar and C.Plath gyrocompass to Wightlink. The St. Helen will be the first Wightlink ferry to be fitted with the Kelvin Hughes Nucleus3 5000 ATA radar system.
USCG Will Get Budget Increase
In order to ensure anti-terrorism coastal patrols, revive enforcement in needed areas, and maintain some of the extra patrols initiated post-September 11, the Coast…