SOCP Agenda Focuses on Maritime Security
The Ship Operations Cooperative Program (SOCP) will convene in Philadelphia, Pa., on June 11-12, 2002 at the Naval Surface Warfare Center. The meeting will feature Captain William G.
Port Security Legislation Advances
On March 20, 2002, a committee of the U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation addressing security issues in the ports of the United States. The legislation…
FGH’s Newfoundland Sector Under New Ownership
Friede Goldman Halter, Inc. (FGH) announced today it has sold the assets of Friede Goldman Newfoundland, the company’s Canadian subsidiary located in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador Canada…
KMSS Awarded Contract
The Portuguese Navy has awarded a major ship handling simulator contract to KMSS. The contract consists of several naval bridge cubicles located on two different…
SHC Will Meet in Washington
The Shipping Coordinating Committee, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, will meet in Washington, DC on April 16, 2002 to prepare for the 84th Session of the IMO Legal Committee (LEG 84).
CITIS 2002 Awards Honor Innovators
Communications and IT companies in shipping were toasted at the CITIS 2002 Awards in London in March with top honors going to a daily electronic newspaper, an evacuation simulator…
Congressional Hearing Overviews Port Security
On March 26, 2002, in Elizabeth, N.J., the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure conducted…
UAE Confirms Deaths in Drydock Accident
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) issued a news release reporting that thirteen people died when gates at the Dubai Drydock collapsed, permitting uncontrolled flooding of the dock basin.
U.S., Spain Team To Develop New Warship
Proving the depth of efforts to internationalize business, the Advanced Frigate Consortium (AFCON) announced its intention to design, develop and market a new class…
