New York Federal Court Finds Coast Guard Immune To Negligence Claim
In Smith v. United States Coast Guard, 2002 WL 31094803 (S.D.N.Y. September 16, 2002), plaintiffs, passengers aboard the CONSERVATOR, which capsized in 1998, sued…
All Set Tracking Launches New Electronic Seal
In order to meet upcoming requirements for container security, All Set Tracking has developed the ALLTrack e-Seal that will make electronic sealing easy and flexible.
SonTek ADP System Sold to NOAA/NOS
SonTek/YSI, Inc. has sold a 250 kHz Long Range SL-ADP system to the National Ocean Service. The instrument will be used to measure horizontal current profiles in support of the P.O.R.T.S.
Eagle is Landing for Contship Containerlines
Contship Containerlines will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Eagle service between Europe and Australasia, by retiring the "Eagle" service brand name and strengthening…
Nera Introduces the Nera F33
Norwegian satellite equipment provider Nera SatCom AS, together with Inmarsat, introduced the new Nera F33 product concept to the maritime market. The Nera F33 will…
SAILOR Fleet77 Launched at SMM in Hamburg
SAILOR introduced the new satellite communications terminal SAILOR Fleet77. The new terminal is for the recently launched Inmarsat satellite service Fleet77. According to its manufacturers…
Columbia Coastal Transport Joins MARAD’s VISA Program
Columbia Coastal Transport, LLC, has been notified by Maritime Administrator, Captain William G. Schubert, that its application was approved for MARAD’s Voluntary…
Austal to Build Circle Line’s First High Speed Vessel
Austal USA has signed a contract with New York operator, Circle Line-Statue of Liberty Ferry, Inc. (Circle Line) for a 143-ft. passenger catamaran which will be…
MHI Receives Dredger Order
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has received an order for a large size dredge from the Suez Canal Authority of Egypt and has signed the contract recently.
A&P Falmouth Win Gold Rover Contract
A&P Falmouth has been awarded the contract to dry dock and repair the RFA Gold Rover by the Ministry of Defence (M.o.D). The Warship Support Agency (W.S.A.) vessel…
Keppel Singmarine Completes Tugs
Keppel Singmarine, a member of Keppel Offshore and Marine, has completed four tugs for Keppel Smit Towage (KST). Two tugs, KST Sculptor and KST Scorpius were delivered earlier and the remaining two…
NMEA Recognizes New Compliant Products
The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) is recognizing four marine electronics manufacturers for introducing their new NMEA 2000 compliant products at the 2002 NMEA Convention.
Vague Notice on Passenger Ticket Does Not Limit Liability
The U.S. carrier's liability for the death of a passenger. In the instant case, plaintiff's decedent and plaintiff purchased tickets in California for a Mediterranean cruise. Athens Convention).
Marine Software Adds to Marine Planned Maintenance Line
Storekeeper for Windows Lite versions. our existing multiple-ship office systems. competitively priced, without the need for complicated functionality. operate, robust…
MARAD Establishes U.S. Carrier Web Site
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has established U.S. Flag Ships
MARAD Administration of Title XI Deposit Funds
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued regulations relating to its administration of funds deposited under the Title XI federal loan guarantee program. Such…
Coast Guard Continues to Promote Security
U.S. Coast Guard personnel remain at a heightened state of alert in West Coast ports, and are working closely with other law enforcement agencies, port authorities…
