BRITMEPA: 12 Percent of Water Pollution Results From Shipping
has called on U.K. shipowners, the U.K. extra care in the disposal of waste products. ashore. inspirationally named Capt Starling Lark, director-general of BRITMEPA.
Amended Philippines Crew Contract in Force
last month. In its latest newsletter, the London P&I Club notes that the amendments, which are expected to cut down the number of disputes, had been strongly resisted by seafaring unions…
Rodriquez Cantieri Navali Awarded Contract
Rodriquez Cantieri Navali SpA of Italy and Arab Bridge Maritime Company of Jordan have signed a contract for a TMV 84 high-speed monohull to operate on their route from Aqaba…
CIMAC to Focus on Engines and Cylinders
It is estimated that 80 to 90 percent of world trade in volume terms is carried by vessel. There are approximately 86,000 ocean going merchant ships over 100 gt in operation.
Comrod introduces New AIS Antenna
Norway-based Comrod A/S has launched a new AIS Antenna, called AC17-AIS. It is specially designed for the new applications within AIS (Automatic Identification System…
Malcolm Williams Joins U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy
The U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy issued a news release stating that Captain Malcolm Williams, USCG (ret.) has been appointed Associate Director for Stewardship of the Commission.
Williams Commissions New Offshore Platform
A unit of Williams has announced that it has commissioned a new production handling platform in federal waters approximately 60 miles south of Mobile Bay, Ala. Gas production from approximately 35…
Panama Canal Toll Collections Down
2002 were $396 million. budget. had been 9,087. percent below the same period last year.
Royal Caribbean To Christen Brilliance of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International has added to its fleet Brilliance of the Seas, the cruise line's second Radiance-class ship, in a ceremony in Eemshaven, Netherlands.
FMC Amends Financial Responsibility Regulations
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has amended its rules on passenger vessel financial responsibility for nonperformance of transportation by eliminating the availability of self-insurance…
USACE Propose L.A. Marine Terminal Improvement Projects
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a notice of intent to prepare a draft Environmental Impact Statement/Subsequent Environmental Impact Report for a permit…
BV launches port safety, environment code
France's Bureau Veritas (BV) launched a code of practice and certification scheme for the management of safety and environmental protection in ports. improving the image of the port.
Navy League of the United States Presents Annual Awards
Commander Scott B. To a Navy officer who has made an outstanding contribution to the high standards of leadership traditional in the naval service. Admiral Claude V.
Sea Containers Acquires Part of Silja
Sea Containers Ltd. passenger transport operator, marine container lessor and leisure industry investor, today announced that it has increased its shareholding in…
Edmonds Reappointed as Chairman of Port or Houston Authority
James T. Council and the Harris County Board of Commissioners. manner. in this region for future generations," Edmonds said. base in the rest of the world. Port…
KMSS Signs Royal Caribbean Deal
Cruises Limited (RCCL), out of the Meyer Weft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. The contract is worth $3.2 million in total. to leave the yard imminently. launched next year and in 2004.
VADM Balisle takes helm at NAVSEA
Vice Adm. Phillip M. Balisle assumed command of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) in Washington D.C. on June 28. the Chief of Naval Operations staff at the Pentagon, succeeds Vice Adm.
Defense Mission Systems Secures Contract
Northrup Grumman Corp., Defense Mission Systems, Virginia Beach, Va., is being awarded a $6,916,010 cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery and indefinite-quantity…
ISM Code Enters Second Phase of Implementation
The International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (ISM Code) became mandatory for most ships trading internationally on July 1, 2002.
EnSolve Completes First European Petroliminator Installation
EnSolve Biosystems has completed its first European trial of its IMO and USCG approved PetroLiminator® Oil Water Separator. The PetroLiminator 100 was fitted in…
