Savi Technology and Oneseal to Develop Revolutionary Electronic Bolt Seal
Savi Technology announced at today's opening of the U.S. Maritime Security Expo in New York that they will jointly develop and market a disposable low-cost electronic…
Le Havre Orders New Container Gantry Cranes
The Port of Le Havre has ordered two new container gantry cranes from the Italian company Fantuzzi-Reggiane to be installed at one of its major container terminals…
Severn Trent de Nora Introduce Omnipure
Severn Trent de Nora (STDN) introduced the Omnipure 6MR, a versatile marine sewage treatment system designed to meet the economic and space requirements of all small…
DD(X) Program Is Back on Track
With resolution of the DD(X) bid protest, Northrop Grumman is on track to complete the DD(X) system design and associated engineering development models (EDM) by 2005.
Saab TransponderTech Delivers AIS System
Saab TransponderTech AB, being the first to have its AIS System type approved by BSH, recently reported the delivery of their 500th Transponder during 2002 to the marine market.
Two Schools Named National Maritime Enhancement Institutes
Maritime Administrator Capt. William G. Schubert has designated two educational organizations as National Maritime Enhancement Institutes (NMEI). They are the Consortium…
Meridian Debuts Updated Line in NY
Setting the scene for the premiere of the new 2003 line of Meridian Yachts, a clear, blue sky served as the backdrop at New York City's Chelsea Piers, as these new innovative…
Bollinger Introduces
The evolution of a new offshore boat design ideally happens with considerable customer input. But in the case of Bollinger Shipyards' new 220-ft. class supply vessel, a fortunate coincidence happen.
The ATB : A History of the State-of-the-Art
(This is Part II of a two-part series on the Articulated Tug Barge from Robert P. Hill. Why The ATB? The ATB, or "Articulated Tug/Barge" unit is designed to combine…
Boston Tug Muster 2002
A tugmeet is bound to be a local event, as harbor extravaganzas go. For starters, how far do we expect people to drive boats, just for the chance to strut? Okay…
Port Safety Pays … and its Costs
Is it a "user fee" or is it a tax? Senator Hollings (D-SC) has formally proposed to the Conference Committee that a Port Security Infrastructure Improvement Program…
The ENSCO Sextuplets
There are no doubt scores of 15 to 20-year-old 180-ft. supply boats that still have years of useful life… if renovated by skillful and creative marine engineers.
Unsung Heroes Become Victims of 9/11
Merchant Mariners? When the public's attention is preoccupied with the 9/11 anniversary and with sword rattling about a pre-emptive strike on Iraq, how do merchant mariners enter our consciousness?
Joint Venture Impresses Off San Diego
The Bollinger/Incat USA combination has hit another high note with the performance of its ship HSV-X1 - aka Joint Venture - at a recent major war game exercise off the U.S. west coast.
MITAGS Holds STCW-95 Working Group
The STCW-95 Working Group held a conference at the Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS) on September 4-5, 2002. Attendees included a diverse group of Government…
ICCL Cites Reasons for Cruise Industry Recovery
Despite economic anxiety following the tragic events of last September, the $20 billion cruise industry has rebounded dramatically. The International Council of Cruise Lines (ICCL)…
Liferaft Servicing Intervals
The U.S. apparatus carried on U.S. vessels. not certificated under SOLAS. 2002.
ADM Collins Delivers Speech to World Shipping Council
Admiral Thomas Collins, Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard delivered a Speech before a meeting of the World Shipping Council in Washington, DC. He discussed the maritime…
Modern MFG Services Agrees to Acquire Integrated Maritime Platforms
Modern MFG Services, Inc., announces the execution of a formal agreement acquiring Integrated Maritime Platforms International Inc. (Integrated). Integrated becomes…
