Lockheed Martin And Offshore Systems Ltd. Announce Teaming Agreement
Lockheed Martin Marine Systems and Offshore Systems Ltd. have teamed up to provide one of the most advanced navigation software to U.S. Navy ships, completely eliminating…
Panama Canal Authority Proposes New Pricing Structure
The Panama Canal Authority released a formal proposal to change its pricing structure to move toward a market-oriented business model that allows for greater customer…
Bergesen Sells Havyind and Havlys
Bergesen has sold the gas-carriers Havvind and Havlys, both 12.000 cbm, built in 1976, for scrapping. million per vessel. The vessels will be delivered in the second half of June 2002.
Regional Training Course Held in Hong Kong
A regional training course on marine casualty investigation began on June 3 in Hong Kong, following a reception officiated by the Acting Director of Marine, Tsang Man-ching.
Bridge and Ship Collide in the Black Rock Canal
The Coast Guard responded to the collision between the small passenger vessel MISS BUFFALO II and the International Railroad Swing Bridge located on the Black Rock Canal…
President Proposes Department of Homeland Security
The President has proposed creating a new Department of Homeland Security, the most significant transformation of the U.S. government in over a half-century by largely…
Navy League to Celebrate Centennial in NY
Over 600 Navy Leaguers from around the world will be in New York June 28 to July 2 attending the national convention and celebrating the Centennial of the Navy League of the United States (NLUS).
Civilian Ship Supports Operation Enduring Freedom
SS Cornhusker State arrived May 1 at Newport News, Va., after six months deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The civilian-crewed crane ship was the…
Congress Provides Opportunity to Bring More Natural Gas
EnerSea Transport L.L.C., innovators of a new compressed natural gas (CNG) transport technology, applauded House Members for today's passage of H.R. gas to offshore…
Husky Energy Announces Contract
Husky Energy Inc. announced that it is proceeding with its East Coast exploration drilling program. Husky plans to drill an exploration well in the Jeanne d'Arc Basin…
Athenian Sea Carriers Gains ISO Certification
Athenian Sea Carriers Ltd has achieved certification to the ISO 14000 Environmental Management System standard. The management system requirements have been audited…
Building Completed at Bradford’s Grand Bahamas Facility
Officials at Bradford Grand Bahamas repair and refit shipyard are pleased to announce that a new metal fabrication building was recently completed and is now serving…
Ballast Water Treatment Technology Demonstration Program
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), and the Maritime Administration (MARAD) are entertaining proposals…
Tests on New Technology To Secure Cargo Movement
U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta announced the successful completion of a test of new technology that will help to secure cargo containers entering…
NMEA Announces Annual Meeting Schedule
The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) will hold its annual convention on Tuesday, October 22 through Sunday, October 27, 2002 at the beautiful Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa in Ft.
Singapore Joins CSI
Robert Bonner, Commissioner of the U.S. Customs Service, today announced that the government of Singapore has agreed to join the Container Security Initiative (CSI)…
Maritime Transportation Anti-Terrorism Act Of 2002 Approved By House
Bipartisan legislation that establishes a comprehensive national system to increase anti-terrorism security at U.S. ports and waterways was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives on June 4.
North Atlantic Right Whale Management Measures
In August 2001, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) proposed ship traffic management measures as a means of reducing the incidence of ship strikes and resulting…
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Designated as NDZ
On May 21, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule designating the state waters within the boundaries of the Florida Keys National Marine…
NY & NJ Holds Waterfront Conference
On May 15, the Municipal Waterfront Alliance sponsored its second port-wide waterfront conference focused on the legal, environmental, infrastructure, redevelopment…
