USCG Icebreakers to Sport Finnish Technology
The new icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard being built at Marinette Marine Corp. will feature some of the world's most advanced icebreaking features, complements of Finland.
Crescent Towing to Convert Eight Tugs
Bollinger's Algiers repair and conversion yard has recently embarked on a major conversion project that will convert eight 105-ft. single screw tugs to 4,000 hp twin screw boats.
Port of Houston Deepening Project Hits Legal Snag
The Port of Houston Authority Commissioners voted recently to appeal the U.S. District Court's January 25 ruling that the Port should pay for the removal and relocation…
Rockwater I Completes Upgrade
Halliburton Subsea's 1530dwt diving support vessel Rockwater I has just completed a major repair and refurbishment program at A&P Tyne Ltd. The vessel arrived at Wallsend on January 4…
Australia Cautions Against Unilateral Security Measures
The Honorable John Anderson, Deputy Prime Minister of Australia and the Minister for Transport and Regional Services delivered a Speech in which he discussed the…
London Club Achieves Income Targets
The London P&I Club achieved its premium income targets during the renewal negotiations completed on February 20. It now has a total fleet entry of more than 30 million gross tons…
Global Inmarsat Fleet Service Launched
On April 1, Xantic became the world’s first company to offer the new maritime Inmarsat Fleet 77 service globally. It is also the first provider to have its service…
EU Seeks to Improve Passenger Safety on Ships
The Commission has proposed a new package of measures to reinforce passenger safety on ships. Two proposals aim at preventing accidents such as the Express Samina’s…
London Club achieves premium income targets
negotiations completed on February 20 this year. membership. Petros Pappas' Sentinel Marine Services in Greece. additional vessels with the Club. tonnage which did…
Thrane & Thrane Introduces Maritime High-Speed Terminal
Thrane & Thrane introduces its new maritime high-speed terminal, Capsat® Fleet77.Orders for more than DKK 14 million have been received. Shipment of the Capsat® Fleet77 will commence soon.
Crowley Moves ExxonMobil Concrete Island Drilling
Crowley Marine Services' Energy and Marine Services business unit has successfully moved the 312-ft. (9.5-m) square concrete island drilling structure Orlan from Prudhoe Bay…
The Dash for Gas
The gas market is exciting, but only for those with a steady nerve and long-term commitment. Over 20 new LNG import projects have been mooted for the U.S. alone.
INTERTANKO Holds Firm Position on Maritime Security
Speaking via a roundtable discussion at the annual Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA) Exhibition 2002 on March 19, Intertanko managing director Peter Swift summed…
A World of Controversy
It was a concept like no other. A floating home where guests could virtually visit a variety of exotic ports in far off places from the comforts of their own luxurious accommodations.
Positive Outlook for Global Subsea Development, Deepwater Strengthening
There are 2,511 identified pending, probable and possible subsea production wells forecast (base case) worldwide over the next six years. Some 18 percent of these…
ACR -- On the Road To Safety and Survival Technology
Beginning in the 1950's when the company manufactured the first electronic flash unit for cameras that utilized photo flash batteries, ACR Electronics was well on…
As Banks Step Down, Equipment Finance Companies Step Up
Shipowners are known for having distinct differences of opinion, but the one thing that all agree on is the importance of having access to capital. In an industry…
Faster Than A Speeding...
It is little secret that as offshore oil production moves further from shore, the boats that service these offshore units must be bigger, stronger and more capable than their ancestors.
The Allure of Power
Continuity is a valuable asset in the marine field, especially so in relation to the most essential products pivotal to vessel design and operation. The diesel engine…
No Substitute for A Strong Navy
The President is proposing a much needed, and long overdue increase of $49 billion in his fiscal year 2003 budget for National Defense. What is astonishing is that…
