CP Ships Completes Acquisition
CP Ships Limited completed its acquisition of all issued and outstanding shares in Italia di Navigazione from d'Amico Societa di Navigazione S.p.A. for $40 million in cash.
Blust Confirmed as FMC Commissioner
As it adjourned for its August recess, the Senate confirmed Steven Robert Blust to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner for a term expiring June 30, 2006. President…
Facilitating Trade and Securing Seaports
House Committee on Government Reform, the General Accounting Office (GAO) submitted testimony entitled Port Security: Nation Faces Formidable Challenges in Making…
Stelmar Shipping Announces New Managing Director
Stelmar Shipping Ltd. announced that Adrian McMahon will join Stelmar Tankers (UK) Ltd. as Managing Director, to replace Bruce Ogilvy, who has elected to retire by the end of 2002.
NTTC Corry Station Marks Milestone in Network-Centric Training
By Chief William J. Feller, NTTC Corry Station Public AffairsA revolution in Navy training is under way at Naval Technical Training Center (NTTC), Corry Station…
Navy Diving Community Supports Miners’ Rescue
The rescue of the nine coal miners in Somerset, Pa. last weekend involved the efforts of several local, state and federal agencies working together. This team included…
NASSCO and TOTE Christen the M. V. Midnight Sun
National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) has joined with Totem Ocean Trailer Express, Inc. (TOTE) to christen the M. V. Midnight Sun, the first commercial…
ASE Receives $8.5 M Order from Egyptian Port
American Science and Engineering, Inc. (ASE) announced an order for X-ray inspection systems from the private Port of Sokhna, which is owned by Egyptian Container…
President Signs Supplemental Appropriations Act
On Friday, August 2, 2002, the President signed into law H.R. 4775, the "2002 Supplemental Appropriations Act for Further Recovery From and Response To Terrorist…
Sen. Feinstein Introduces Seaport Protection Bill
Senator Feinstein (D-CA) introduced a bill (S. 2895) to enhance the security of the United States by protecting seaports, and for other purposes.
IMO Issues Reminder on SOLAS Changes
Life at Sea (SOLAS Convention) came into effect on July 1, 2002. Voyage Data Recorders (VDRs) are required on most new ships constructed on or after 1 July 2002. ships.
Coast Guard Celebrates 212 Years of Service
Coast Guard men and women celebrated America’s oldest, continuous sea-going service observes its 212th birthday on Sunday. The Coast Guard, one of America’s five armed services…
Coast Guard Honors Service Performed After World Trade Center Attack
Vice Adm. James Hull, U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area Commander will present Mark Merchant the Meritorious Public Service Award on Monday, August 5, 2002. Merchant…
Palmer Johnson Chairman Emeritus Mike Kelsey, Sr., Dies
The people of Palmer Johnson Yachts and family, friends and colleagues from around the world are mourning the loss of Chairman Emeritus Mike Kelsey, Sr., who died Sunday, July 21.
Bollinger Builds Next Generation Liftboat
The evolution of liftboats took a giant leap forward when Bollinger Shipyards, Inc., delivered the L/B MYRTLE, a 137.5-ft. liftboat to Montco Offshore, Inc., Golden Meadow, La.
Tankers Flood into Falmouth
A&P Falmouth has enjoyed a recent resurgence in interest from tanker owners during the first half of this year (2002), with inquiries from all sectors of the market…
Oil Recovery Project Makes Progress
The U.S. Coast Guard’s Marine Safety Office San Francisco Bay, the California Department of Fish and Game Office of Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR) and Titan Maritime, Inc.
Cunard Reports Strong Advance Bookings For QM2
Cunard has announced that initial sales for its new Queen Mary 2 have exceeded all expectations. Only one day after bookings officially opened on August 1, the line's…
Maritrans Reports Second Quarter Earnings
Maritrans Inc. announced its second quarter financial results and increased its quarterly dividend. Maritrans also announced an investor teleconference to discuss the quarter's results.
USCG Issues Safety Alert
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Safety Alert following a recent fireon a product tanker. proper maintenance and repair of fuel and exhaust systems associated with…
