Halter Launches First J&L Barge
Halter Marine has launched the Capella (the brightest star in the constellation Auriga) an 80,000-barrel tank barge for J&L, Inc. The barge, the first project Halter has undertaken for J&L…
New Cutter for Port of London Features Cat Power
The U.K.'s largest Port Authority has specified a Caterpillar 3056 marine engine to provide propulsion power onboard a new 32-ft. (9.7-m) salvage cutter. The Port…
SMI: Helping to Spread British Marine Technology Worldwide
Since the time of the Romans, the evolution and development of the maritime sector has been of vital importance to Britain's commercial and economic interests. Early…
Rolls-Royce Helps Power Combat Boat Success
Versatile, small high-speed craft are becoming an essential tool for modern naval and paramilitary forces, however the roles of these vessels are expanding. Rolls…
Coast Guard Searches for Missing Boaters
Coast Guard crews from Alabama and Florida are searching this morning for three boaters approximately three to five nautical miles north of Dog Island in St. George Sound…
Crowley to Receive Approval to Participate in C-TPAT
Crowley Liner Services has received word that its C-TPAT application, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been approved by U.S. Customs. This approval makes Crowley…
International Maritime Associates Relocates
International Maritime Associates (IMA) recently expanded its Ft. Lauderdale offices, moving to a new location central to major shipyards, deep water dockage and local yachting vendors.
Spiegel Grove: Saved to be Sunken
It was supposed to be the world's largest artificial coral reef for scuba diving, located off the coast of Key Largo. More than eight years ago, a group of divers…
Raising the Kursk
When news broke regarding the explosion onboard and sinking of the Russian nuclear submarine Kursk in August 2000, the world watched with wonder as a massive rescue…
Vosper Thornycroft Takes A “Bite” Out of Technology
Demonstrating a long-term commitment to its U.K. industrial base, Vosper Thornycroft is scheduled to start production next spring at a new, £40-million ($60-million)…
Opportunities Plentiful
In considering activities in the U.S. maritime industry for the short and long term, it is unwise to start the conversation without a mention of the patrol and defense…
Editor's Note
At press time, the political debate surrounding the creation and final details of the Homeland Security Department was still being vehemently debated, rightfully…
Keppel Acquires Interest in Verolme Botlek for $17.9 Million
Through its offshore rig-building division Keppel FELS Ltd., Keppel Corp. signed a preliminary contract with Verolme Botlek b.v. to attain an 85 percent interest…
MarAd’s Schubert: Building a Better U.S. Business
In part one of a two-part series, William G. Schubert, the new U.S. Maritime Administrator (MarAd) speaks with H. Clayton Cook, Jr. about the current standing and…
Maritime Security and the Hazards of Unilateralism
The United States Congress is working hard to enact maritime security legislation. At the same time and under the leadership of the United States, the International…
USCG Issues Traffic Management Plan for NY/NJ
The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a revised Traffic Management Plan for the Port of New York and New Jersey Vessels may not approach within 150 yards of Liberty and Ellis Islands.
USCG Issues Identification Credentials - Clarification
The U.S. considers acceptable for access to waterfront facilities and to port and harbor areas, including the vessels and harbor craft in them. 1950, but lapsed into desuetude over the years.
MARAD Approves Tanker Scrapping
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has given approval to International Ship Traders Ltd., Wilmington, Del., to sell the 21,415-gross-ton tanker MORMACSKY to Priyank Shipbreaking Co.
Sea Containers Acquires 92 Percent of Silja
Sea Containers Ltd. passenger transport operator, marine container lessor and leisure industry investor, announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Silja Holdings Ltd.…
Crowley Christens Newest Tug
The waters of North Puget Sound are now under even greater environmental protection since Crowley’s ship assist and escort services group deployed its newest tug…
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