Metropolitan Stevedore Announces Two Appointments
Metropolitan Stevedore Co., West Coast general and bulk cargo contract stevedore and terminal operating company, recently announced the appointments of vice president…
GE Acquires Panametrics
GE Power Systems announced that it has acquired Panametrics Inc., a global leader in high-technology ultrasonic testing equipment and process control instrumentation.
Migeotte Joins Art Anderson Associates
Art Anderson Associates announced the addition of naval architect Dr. Günther Migeotte to its marine division. Dr. Migeotte, a world leader in the design and testing of hydrofoil supported catamarans…
Hornbeck Offshore to Announce 2Q Results
Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. announced that its second quarter 2002 earnings release will be issued before the market opens on Tuesday, August 6, 2002. The company…
Charrier Joins Manitowoc Marine Group
Floyd Charrier has joined the Manitowoc Marine Group as vice president of sales and marketing. Charrier will head all sales and marketing for the shipyards in the Marine Group…
Raytheon to Produce SURC for USMC
An industry team led by Raytheon's Naval & Maritime Integrated Systems (N&MIS) business unit has been awarded a competitively procured contract to produce Small Unit Riverine Craft (SURC) for the U.S.
Humboldt Ltda. Installs ABS NS SafeNet
Administradoras de Naves Humboldt Ltda., has contracted with ABS Nautical Systems for its advanced ABS NS SafeNet fleet management software for three newbuilds.
Royal Caribbean Disappointed Over EU’s Merger Decision
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. expressed disappointment over the clearance by the EU Commission of Carnival Corporation's hostile bid for P & O Princess Cruises. in…
Northrop Grumman Signs Agreement With IZAR
Northrop Grumman Corporation's Integrated Systems sector has signed a technical assistance agreement with IZAR of Spain, Europe's second largest shipbuilder, to promote the U.S.
RINA Backs Emission Cruise Ship Project
society RINA on July 5. The project aims to provide the basis for a "safe and almost zero emission" cruise ship or ferry. Model Basin. According to Fincantieri, coordinator of the project…
Stelmar Shipping Reports 2Q Results
Stelmar Shipping Ltd., announced operating results for the second quarter and the six months ended June 30, 2002. For the second quarter of 2002, the Company reported net income of $11…
EU Clears Carnival / P&O Princess Bid
The European Commission in Brussels announced the clearance of the proposed combination of P&O Princess and Carnival. The EC's decision concludes that the proposed…
GlobalSantaFe Reports Second Quarter Results
GlobalSantaFe Corporation reported net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2002, of $73.4 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, on revenues of $501.7 million. For the corresponding 2001 quarter…
MSA Release Report on 2001 Fatal Collision
The Maritime Safety Authority released a report on the fatal collision in November 2001 involving the yacht Toolka T and the tug Wainui, which was towing a barge.
Fishing Vessel Owner Convicted of Spilling Oil in Collision
The U.K. Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced that at a hearing yesterday the Channel Magistrates Court the owner/skipper of the French fishing vessel, St.
Marine Software Delivers Marine Planned Maintenance System
U.K. 580 passenger capacity cruise liner, the MS Sage Rose. Marine Software imported all job descriptions, PM schedule and historical records from Saga Rose’s existing…
Luard Joins Martin, Ottaway, Van Hemmen & Dolan
John F. Luard has joined the firm of Martin, Ottaway, van Hemmen & Dolan, Inc., as a consultant. Luard was the owner of Luard & Company until 1998 and is an experienced…
ST Engg to Acquire FGH Shipbuilding Facilities
Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engg), through its U.S. arm, Vision Technologies Kinetics Inc (VT Kinetics), has made a successful bid for the assets of Halter Marine…
GlobalSantaFe Reports 2Q Earnings
GlobalSantaFe reported net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2002, of $73.4 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, on revenues of $501.7 million, versus $84.3…
Port of Tacoma Names New Communications Manager
Michael Wasem, a specialist in transportation and industrial media relations, recently joined the Port of Tacoma as communications manager. In addition to managing media relations…