Crowley Recognized as a Reader's Choice Carrier in Logistics Management
Crowley Liner Services, a subsidiary of Crowley Maritime Corporation and part of its liner segment, has been named a Readers' Choice carrier in Logistics Management…
ConocoPhillips Merger Completed
ConocoPhillips has completed the merger of Conoco Inc. and Phillips Petroleum Company, following clearance by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission earlier today. Shareholders…
Port Security Authority Extended to USCG Area Commanders
President Bush signed an Executive Order extending to Coast Guard Area Commanders authority to take action relating to safeguarding of vessels, harbors, ports, and…
TSAC Meeting to Scheduled in D.C.
The Towing Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC) and its subcommittees will meet in Washington, DC on September 12 and 13, 2002. agenda include crew alertness, licensing implementation…
Martek Marine Releases VECSAFE
Martek Marine Ltd has released VECSAFE, their innovative new safety device which safely monitors oxygen and pressure in vapor emission control systems. The combination…
Aberdeen Up and Running
Since being taken-over in July by A&P Group, the drydock facility in Aberdeen has enjoyed a busy Summer period with a number of vessels undergoing repairs. The shipyard…
London Club Points to Potential Problems
The London P&I Club says that increasing levels of global investment and bilateral trade involving China are likely to increase demands on the legal system there. that can lead to claims.
Unitor Unveils New Range of Products
International ships service provider Unitor has extended its range of welding products for shipboard use. The products are aimed at making shipboard welding activities…
EMMF Warns on Challenge Facing Bunker Barge Industry
ExxonMobil Marine Fuels (EMMF) has warned that the bunker barge industry faces a stiff challenge in the near term to carry out fleet renewals and operator training.
Stolt Offshore Restates Second Quarter Earnings
Stolt Offshore S.A. accounting adjustments. The adjustments have a positive impact on the Company's net income of $1.4 million. $333.4 million. on net operating revenue of $627.5 million.
SMIT Completes Salvage of Tanker in Lagoon
SMIT Salvage has successfully completed the salvage of the tanker Irina 2. This 15,063 gt vessel ran aground 40 miles off Oro Bay, Papua New Guinea, on July 29 after…
Morgan City Proclaimed Coast Guard City
The Coast Guard is scheduled to proclaim Morgan City a “Coast Guard City” during a public ceremony at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium, August 31 at noon. The…
DOT Secretary Mineta to Give Keynote Address at AAPA Convention
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta will address port authority leaders from across the Western Hemisphere on Tuesday, September 24, 2002, at the Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach…
Port Awards Environmental Excellence Award
The Port of Los Angeles, along with the California Air Resources Board and the South Coast Air Quality Management District, presented today its first-ever Environmental…
Northrop Grumman Appoints Reith as Controller for NN Sector
Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Newport News sector has appointed David Reith to the position of controller. In this role, Reith has responsibility for internal systems…
CP Ships Closes on Purchase of Four Ice Strengthened Ships
CP Ships Limited has closed on its purchase of four ice-strengthened containerships which were previously bareboat chartered. The closing price was $181.5 million.
Southwest Marine Awarded Contract
Southwest Marine, Inc., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $10,485,093 cost-plus-award-fee modification under a previously awarded contract (N62791-02-C-0067)…
ADEC Mid-Season Report on Cruise Ships
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) reports that the cruise industry has made significant progress in complying with state air emission standards…
Carnival Legend Awarded RINA Green Star
Legend, delivered from Kvaerner Masa yard August 14, 2002, to Carnival Cruise Line. Carnival Legend is also built to RINA class. The 2,124-passenger vessel is a…
Maine Maritime Academy to Host International Symposium
Maine Maritime Academy will host the 3rd General Assembly of the International Association of Maritime Universities (IAMU) in late September at the Samoset Resort on the Ocean in Rockport…
