Sperry Marine Introduces Flat Screen ARPA Radar
Sperry Marine, a business unit of Northrop Grumman Corporation, today announced that its Decca BridgeMaster E 340 is the first flat-screen radar to be type approved…
Navy Awards General Dynamics $443M Contract
The U.S. Navy has awarded Electric Boat, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, a 5-year, $443 million contract for the design of the Trident SSGN, a multimission…
2002 marks 25th annual World Maritime Day
September 26, 202 marked the 25th celebration of World Maritime Day, the annual event which is used around the world to focus attention on the global importance…
Meetings of National Boating Safety Advisory Council
The National Boating Safety Advisory Council (NBSAC) and its subcommittees, sponsored by the U.S. California on October 27-29, 2002. associated equipment, aftermarket marine equipment…
Meetings of National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee
The National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee (NOSAC) and its Liftboat subcommittee, sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard, will meet in Houston on November 6-7, 2002.
Japan Joins Container Security Initiative
The U.S. Customs Service and Japanese Customs and Tariff Bureau announced in Tokyo today, the sealing of the declaration of principles to participate on a pilot…
IUA Supports LibDem Call For Action on Piracy
Marie-Louise Rossi, chief executive of the International Underwriting Association of London (IUA), has applauded a call by politicians in the U.K. to support measures…
PNCT Grand Opening Marks New Beginning
Port Newark Container Terminal (PNCT), the $175 million terminal redevelopment project in Port Newark, N.J. has officially opened its gates for business. At a ribbon-cutting ceremony today…
Curaçao to Host 2003 Convention in September
Agustin Díaz, deputy general manager of the Curaçao Ports Authority, Inc., was installed as Chairman of the Board of the American Association of Port Authorities…
Helberg Receives AAPA Service Award
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) honored Davis Helberg, Executive Director of the Duluth Seaway Port Authority, with its ImPORTant Service Award…
STN ATLAS Marine Electronics Wins Contract
STN ATLAS Marine Electronics has been awarded a contract worth $5.9 million by Kroeger Werft for the electrical equipment for the new 308-ft. research vessel, Maria S. Merian.
Wärtsilä Confirms Layoffs at Turku
Negotiations with personnel representatives at Wärtsilä's Turku Factory have concluded. The factory will implement temporary layoffs in order to adjust the capacity to prevailing production volume.
Wages Push Up Operating Costs
Shipping accountant and business consultant Moore Stephens says a five per cent rise in crew wages last year has pushed up total operating costs for most types of ship.
Izar And Rolls-Royce Plan High Speed Cargo Vessel
Spanish shipbuilder and designer IZAR and Rolls-Royce announced plans for a new European High Speed Cargo Vessel which is intended to be a cost-effective short-sea…
Stolt Offshore S.A. Lowers 2002 Guidances
Stolt Offshore S.A. of Mexico. about breakeven. to retire from his position as CEO effective immediately. Vossier will continue to serve as a member of the Board.
Navy Awards GD $48.2M
The U.S. Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, a $48.2 million modification to an existing contract for…
NASSCO Delivers the USNS Soderman
National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), today announced the delivery of the USNS Soderman (T-AKR 317) to the U.S. Navy.
AAPA Presents Awards
Thirty-two ports received 60 Communications awards, two ports won awards for information technology projects, and five ports were recognized for outstanding Environmental…
Port Newark Container Terminal Celebrates Grand Opening
The Port Newark Container Terminal (PNCT) will celebrate its official grand opening of the $175 million terminal redevelopment project at a ribbon-cutting ceremony tomorrow, September 26, 2002.
Firms in the Frame for Liberia Monitoring
Three international accounting firms have submitted bids to monitor the way in which Liberian ship registry revenues are allocated for expenditure by the Liberian government.
