Navy Lab Marks 30 years of Environmental Quality
years of advancing environmental enhancement for ships and submarines. Navy. comply with existing laws, regulations and policies. was established. The objectives…
Royal Olympic Reports Improved First Quarter Results
Royal Olympic Cruise Lines Inc. reported improved overall results for the three months ended February 28, 2002. The improvement was achieved in spite of the difficulties experienced…
Coast Guard Responds To Vessel Allision
Coast Guard personnel are responding to a vessel allision near the Poland Avenue Wharf at mile marker 92 on the Mississippi River. The motor vessel Genmar Constantine, a 757-ft.
MARAD Issues Report
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued its quarterly Report on Port and Shipping Safety and Environmental Protection dated July 2002. The report reviews such…
Maritime Advisory Committee for OSHA
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking applicants for membership on the Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (MACOSH).
Members of House Select Committee on Homeland Security
The following members of the U.S. Chair (R-TX), DeLay (R-TX), Watts (R-OK), Pryce (R-OH), Portman (R-OH), Pelosi (D-CA), Frost (D-TX), Menendez (D-NJ), and DeLauro (D-CT).
BIMCO Signs Anti-drug Smuggling Agreement with Italy
On June 19, 2002, BIMCO established its fourteenth anti-drug smuggling agreement when the latest Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed in Rome by BIMCO and the Italian Customs.
MSC Welcomes Newest Ship
The U.S. combat support ship, to the operational control of Military Sealift Command. Sailor-crewed combatant ship to a civilian-crewed, noncombatant ship during a ceremony held June 14 in Earle, N.J.
CP Ships Takes Delivery of Lykes Ranger
Ships Limited has taken delivery of the 3200 teu Lykes Ranger. It is the first in a series of new geared containerships being built under the company's $800 million…
Marshall Islands To Combat Money Laundering
At a time when the actions of open registries and offshore jurisdictions are under unprecedented scrutiny, the Republic of the Marshall Islands is demonstrating…
BunkerDesk Expands Coverage
BunkerDesk continues to expand its coverage since the launch of the service in April 2002. BunkerDesk now covers an additional 25 bunkering ports, and now provides…
NORSHIPCO Gets $5.7M for Conversion
Norfolk Shipbuilding & Drydocking Corp. for the conversion of fast combat support ship USNS Arctic. USNS Arctic was transferred from U.S. the Military Sealift Command fleet. systems. $6,750,897.
Global to Install Platforms and Pipelines for ChevronTexaco
Global Industries, Ltd. announced its subsidiary Global Industries Limited Mauritius has executed a contract to undertake platform and pipeline installation work…
Fontaine Appointed as Head of Government Relations at NMMA
Monita W. Fontaine has been appointed Vice President of Government Relations for the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), working in the Washington D.C. office.
Eagle Arrives in Port Everglades
The Coast Guard Cutter Barque Eagle will arrive in Port Everglades Friday at noon. The Eagle began its seven-day trip to Dania, Fla., after departing Nassau, Bahamas, June 14.
USCG Recognizes Celebrity For Environmental Excellence
The United States Coast Guard has recognized Celebrity Cruises for its superior environmental operations by awarding the cruise line its 2002 William M. Benkert Award For Environmental Excellence.
SRM Produces Innovative Three Function Tank Gauging System
Saab Rosemount Marine recently released a new innovative 3-in-1 tank gauging solution–groundbreaking technique for improved performance. The new 3-in-1 solution for level gauging…
Carnival Reports 2Q Results
Carnival Corporation reported net income of $194.2 million on revenues of $989.2 million for its second quarter ended May 31, 2002, compared to net income of $187…
Coast Guard Places New Orders with Offshore Systems
Offshore Systems International Ltd., a marine electronic navigation company with a strong defense niche, announced today that it has received $1.4 million in new orders from the U.S.
Four Abducted From Tug in Philippines
On June 17, seven armed men who abducted the master, chief officer, chief engineer and 2nd officer boarded the Singapore registered tugboat, SM 88. SM88, owned by…
