Raytheon Awarded Contract
Raytheon Systems Co., Defense Systems Segment, Naval & Maritime Systems, Sudbury, Mass., is being awarded a $9,727,011 modification to a previously awarded firm…
Algeria Confirms Ferry Order
Algerian state-owned shipowner ENTMV (Enterprise Nationale de Transports Maritimes de Voyageurs) has placed an order with IZAR to build two ro-ro passenger ferries.
V.Ships Acquire AMA
V.Ships announces they have acquired the services of Associated Marine Adjusters Ltd., (AMA) Piraeus in a deal which increases the group's involvement in average…
Nichol's Bros. Will Build American West Steamboat
Henry Hillman, Jr., president of American West Steamboat in Seattle, announced early in December that Nichols Brothers Boat Builders, Inc., had been selected to build the “Empress of the North…
First Wave Emerges from Chapter 11
In a development which could be seen as a positive one for the business of building boats in the U.S., First Wave Marine, Inc. said that its Plan of Reorganization was confirmed by the U.S.
NAVSAC Meets in San Diego
The Coast Guard's Navigation Safety Advisory Council (NAVSAC) met in San Diego, Calif., on December 10-12, 2001. The agenda included a discussion of the National…
USCG Outlines Draft IMO Security Proposal
At a public meeting on January 3, the Coast Guard unveiled the security initiatives it plans to propose at an upcoming special session of the International Maritime…
International Shipholding Reports Fourth Quarter Results
International Shipholding Corporation reported results for the year and quarter ended December 31, 2001. Net loss for the fourth quarter was $1.5 million as compared to net income of $775…
Navigation Lights For Vessels
The U.S. Coast Guard is delaying until November 1, 2003 the effective date of the final rule on certification of navigation lights for uninspected commercial vessels and recreational vessels.
Incorporation of OSVs into ACP
Effective January 22, 2002, U.S. offshore supply vessels are eligible to participate in the U.S. Coast Guard's Alternative Compliance Program (ACP). The ACP provides…
Stolt Offshore Anticipates Fourth Quarter Results
Stolt Offshore S.A. announced that it expects recurring earnings for the fourth quarter of 2001 to be below previous guidance. Girassol and Gulfstream projects.
Celebrity Names Digitas Agency of Record
Celebrity Cruises has selected Digitas Inc., as its marketing agency of record, following a thorough agency review process. "Digitas' expertise in relationship marketing and loyalty marketing…
Coast Guard Investigating Crack in TAPS tanker
A light sheen was discovered at approximately 10:38 a.m. on January 16 alongside the SeaRiver Baytown while loading at the Alyeska Marine Terminal in Valdez. Loading…
Maritime Telecommunications Network to Provide Services to Thales
Maritime Telecommunications Network, Inc. (MTN), a Verestar company, was awarded a contract by Thales GeoSolutions to become its provider of global telecommunications capabilities.
MSI and OSI Will Provide Training To USN
MarineSafety International (MSI), a long-time naval training and research company, and Offshore Systems International Ltd. (TSE: OSI), a marine electronic navigation…
U.S. Submits to IMO re Maritime Security
The U.S. Coast Guard has submitted, on behalf of the United States Government, recommended measures that it believes should be undertaken internationally to improve…
Columbia Coastal Establishes New Division
Columbia Coastal Transport, LLC,has announced the formation of a new government/military and project division to assist companies with their cargo needs in these specialized areas.
Australian Federal Police Charge Ships Master
Federal Agents last night charged the master of a Greek registered vessel with entering a prohibited area of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. This is the first…
Canaveral Port Authority Commission Elects Officers
Rodney Ketcham, the owner of a Cocoa Beach commercial real estate firm, was elected chairman of the Canaveral Port Authority during the board's first meeting of 2002.
DS Norden Joins OceanConnect
Dampskibsselskabet Norden, one of the world's oldest and largest ship owners, has joined OceanConnect as a new equity partner. Norden Senior Vice President Carsten Mortensen said that…
