CSC Wins $25 Million U.S. Navy Order
Computer Sciences Corporation has won a task order from the U.S. Navy to continue its support of the Navy's Strategic Sealift program, including support for the…
NOAA Agents Seize Illegal Bluefin Tuna
onboard a commercial scallop vessel in violation of regulations governing both size and number of fish. penalties between $1,000 and $40,000 and/or permit sanctions of between 10 and 30 days.
President Opposes USCG Funding
On August 13, the President hosted the President's Economic Forum at Baylor University in Waco, Texas which brought together government policy makers, small investors…
NWC to Meet in New Orleans
The National Waterways Conference will hold its annual meeting in New Orleans at the Hilton Riverside Hotel on September 4-6 where some 350 business, civic and waterways…
New Workboat Facility Debuts in San Francisco
Shoreside facilities for commercial boats up to 350 ft. have become scarce on San Francisco Bay, but three veteran Bay Area boatyard owners have built an innovative new facility dubbed SugarDock.
Christenings & Deliveries
Trico Marine Services, Inc., has taken delivery on the Northern Canyon, a 279-ft. UT 745 design platform supply vessel (PSV). The state-of-the-art vessel is designed…
Breathing New Life into Old Workboats
There is no question that timely repairs and preventative maintenance can extend the life of almost any workboat. It is also true that changing market conditions…
U.S.-Flag Carriage Inches Upward Again In June
U.S.-Flag shipments of dry-bulk cargo on the Great Lakes in June totaled 11.4 million net tons, a decrease of 3 percent compared to a year ago. However, the June…
MSC Moves Vietnam-era MK1 PBR for Veterans Group
Lee Wahler saw a wrapped boat at the Washington Navy Yard that he thought he recognized. Wahler, an employee of the Navy's Military Sealift Command, headquartered on the yard…
U.K. Detained 14 Ships During July
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that 14 foreign ships were under detention in UK ports during July 2002 after failing port state control safety inspection.
Maritime Research and Technology Development Releases Report
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today released a report entitled, "Maritime Research and Technology Development." The report reviews U.S.
MSST to be Commissioned in Hampton Roads
The Coast Guard’s newest weapon against terrorism will be commissioned in a formal ceremony 9:30 a.m. Friday at Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown, Va. Representative…
Transas Completes Installation at Meriturva
In July 2002, Transas completed the installation of a large-scale simulation complex at the Meriturva Seafarer Educational Center in Helsinki, Finland. The procurement…
Blount Barker Delivers South Ferry Vessel
The 101-ft. double-ended ferryboat, Sunrise, was delivered to South Ferry, Shelter Island, Long Island on July 30th. The vessel began servicing the half-mile crossing…
President Cuts USCG Funding
The White House issued a Statement of President Bush indicating that he will refuse to spend a $5 billion package included in the 2002 Supplemental Appropriations…
Tanker Orders Flood in For Chartco
ChartCo, has taken more orders for its ChartManager service from tow major tanker fleet owners. Greek company Avin International is the third major Greek shipping company…
Northrop Grumman Delivers 17th Aegis Destroyer
Northrop Grumman Corporation Monday delivered to the U.S. Navy its newest warship, Preble (DDG 88). The new vessel is the 17th Aegis guided missile destroyer built by Northrop Grumman Ship Systems…
WW and OW Acquire HMM’s Car Carrier Division
Representatives from Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WW) and Wallenius Lines AB (OW) on August 10, 2002 signed the agreement with Korea’s Hyundai Merchant Marine Co., Ltd.
Blust Assumes Duties as Chairman of FMC
The Federal Commission announced today Steven R. Blust has assumed his duties as Chairman of the Commission. On March 14, 2002, President Bush nominated Chairman…
NSEERS to be Implemented by INS
The U.S. Department of Justice issued a press release stating that the first phase of the National Security Entry-Exit Registration System (NSEERS) will be implemented…
