MPA To Set Up MCF
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will be establishing a Maritime Cluster Fund (MCF) with S$80 million set aside over five years to promote and…
Global Industries Announce an Executive Restructuring
Peter S. Atkinson, President of Global Industries, Ltd., will assume responsibilities for all administrative functions worldwide including accounting, human resources…
IOS To Purchase of Platform Supply Vessel
into an agreement to purchase a platform supply vessel, design UT 755L, from Consensus Foss KS (Det Nordenfjeldske Dampskipsselskap). The vessel is under construction at Aker Brattvaag. December 2002.
Octel Brings Together Marine Fuel Treatments Supply
International specialty chemicals group Octel has set up Octel Marine, a dedicated business team to look after its growing marine customer base following the recent…
Pardini Named New LASCO President
Lasco Shipping Co. (LASCO), announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Anton U. Pardini as President and Chief Operating Officer. In making the announcement…
Kvaerner Announces First Quarter Results
Kvaerner announced its results for the three months ending March 31, 2002. Operating profit for the Kvaerner Group in the first quarter of 2002 amounted to $19 million…
SECDOT to Meet with St. Louis Coast Guard
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta is scheduled to visit with the Coast Guard and maritime industry representatives Thursday, May 16, at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Base.
Austal Gets Contract For Passenger Catamarans
Austal Ships has received a contract for two 136 ft. passenger/cargo catamarans for ferry operator, Ofotens og Vesteraalens Dampskibsselskad ASA (OVDS) of Norway.
Vyborg Shipyard Delivers CS50 Platform
Vyborg Shipyard held a ceremony for delivery to the customer of the multi-purpose semi-submersible platform project CS50. The platform has been constructed in full…
ENSCO and Chiles Offshore Announce Agreement to Merge
ENSCO International Incorporated and Chiles Offshore Inc. announced that they have signed a definitive merger agreement by which ENSCO will acquire Chiles. The Boards…
ITI Wins Navy Contract
U.S. Government. and is to be completed by May 2006. $13,838,952 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Internet with one offer received. (N00164-02-D-8502).
Manitowoc Marine Launches USCG Cutter Hickory
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. successfully launched the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Hickory, the twelfth ship in a series of 16 seagoing buoy tenders being built at Manitowoc's Marinette Marine subsidiary.
Eastern Shipbuilding Delivers Clam Boats
Panama City, Florida for a pair of New Jersey brothers. the group of four fishermen. Cummins KTA19M3 main engines rated for 640 HP at 1800 RPM. 60-inch propellers…
Modern MFG Services Signs Letter of Intent
Modern MFG Services, Inc Signs Letter of Intent for the acquisition of Watercraft Military Defense Contractor. Modern MFG Services, Inc. (Modern) announces the signing…
Hearing on Implementation of National Invasive Species Act
will conduct a joint hearing on May 15, 2002 on implementation of the National Invasive Species Act of 1996. established a voluntary program for ballast water management by ships calling in U.S.
Hearing on Maritime Disaster Family Assistance Act
The Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure will conduct a hearing on June 12, 2002 on…
NSRC Launch Third Online Installment of Campaign
The National Ship Repair Coalition (NSRC) launched its third multi-media presentation to support the “What Have You Done for the Fleet Today?” campaign. The latest…
New Director Proposed For Kværner ASA Board
The nomination committee of Kværner ASA has proposed Bjørn Flatgård as a new member of the company's Board. The proposal has been put forward after soundings were…
Rolls-Royce Sets a First in Defense e-commerce
Rolls-Royce has become the first company to trade with the U.K. Ministry of Defense on a new e-business system. The company took an order for submarine mechanical spares using a new interconnection…
USCG Issues Rule For Protection of Naval Vessels
The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a final rule regarding naval vessel protection zones in U.S. waters. The rule largely codifies the zones around large U.S. September 21, 2001.
