World Organization Task Force Meets in Brussels
A Task Force organized by the World Customs Organization today commenced work in Brussels with the aim of securing and protecting the international supply chain…
GE Marine Engines’ LM Gas Turbines Exceed 600,000 Hours
GE Marine Engines announced that 36 GE LM aeroderivative gas turbines have accumulated more than 600,000 hours operating aboard 16 fast ferries. "Fast ferry operators…
Fitch Ratings Upgrades Port’s Bond Rating
Fitch Ratings, an international credit rating firm, recently announced it has upgraded the Canaveral Port Authority $61 million of outstanding debt from “A-“ to…
New Cat C30 Cranks Out More Power
Caterpillar’s newC30 marine diesel engine is available for worldwide distribution. The electronically controlled C30 is in the same size class as the popular Cat 3412E…
Hartland Point Named at Harland and Wolff
The latest vessel to be constructed at Harland and Wolff Heavy Industries Ltd., was officially christened “Hartland Point” by Fiona De Pencier, the wife of Mr Theo de Pencier…
Austal Sells First Vehicle/Passenger Ferry to C.A.T.S
Austal Limited subsidiary, Austal Ships, has signed a contract with Canadian Transportation Systems (C.A.T.S) for a 282 ft. (86 m) catamaran. The high-speed vessel…
Standard Absorption Clause Welcomed by Industry
Insurance underwriters and average adjusters have welcomed the recent publication of BIMCO’s Standard General Average Absorption Clause. It is hoped that the initiative…
Customs Implements Cargo Targeting at All U.S. Ports
U.S. Customs officials have announced the next step in the agency's multi-tiered program to protect international commerce from terrorist infiltration. Customs introduced…
St. Lawrence Seaway Introduces AIS Technology
The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation and its Canadian partner, the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation, today unveiled a new Automatic Identification System (AIS)…
NOAA Fisheries Offer Gulf Shrimp Vessel Permit Reminder
Federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico that they must obtain a commercial vessel permit by December 5, 2002. The rule requiring shrimp vessel permits became effective on September 6, 2002.
Seabulk Holds Special Shareholder Meeting
Seabulk International, Inc. announced approval by its shareholders of the issuance of 12.5 million shares of common stock at $8.00 per share to a group of investors…
Navy Secretary Grants Governor's Request to Honor New York
Governor George E. the terrorist attacks. This new class of ship is currently under construction with the first to be commissioned in the spring of 2003. The amphibious…
Roy Anderson Corp. Secures Contract
Roy Anderson Corporation of Gulfport, Miss., is being awarded a contract worth $22,416,336 for Task Order 0002 under an indefinite-quantity to design and build. Air Force Base.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Mineta to Present Medal
U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta will recognize the bravery, dedication and teamwork displayed last September and the 12 months since by the men and women in the U.S.
Port of Houston Delivers Strong Economic Indicators
million in state and local taxes, according to statistics calculated by Martin Associates, the consulting firm in Lancaster, PA that has conducted economic impact studies for 120 ports in the U.S.
Container Cranes Depart Seattle Via Barge
Two massive 180-ft. container cranes weighing 700 tons each departed Seattle on September 4 on a barge headed for the Dominican Republic. DBM (Donald B. Murphy) Contractors Inc.
Fleet Privatizations Expected Soon For Lithuanian Companies
Following are financial details of a planned fleet privatization in Lithuania. JSC Klaipeda Transport Fleet (KTF) is one of the largest Lithuanian shipping companies…
Husky Energy Awards $250 M Contract For White Rose
Husky Energy Inc. has awarded a $250 million contract for the subsea production system for the White Rose oil field project, located 217 miles off the east coast of Newfoundland and Labrador.
TechnoFibre Moves into New Building
TechnoFibre of Singapore has moved into a new building on its existing location in Jurong, Singapore. Its new boat yard boasts a 10,000 sq. ft. covered workshop and a storage yard of 20,000 sq. ft.
HSA Focuses on Homeland Security
The Homeland Security Industries Association (HSIA), kicked off its formation today by presenting seven position statements that recommend how government and industry…
