Fresh Fuel Cell Initiatives
Two recent European initiatives, both involving power systems supplier Wärtsilä Corporation, have given fresh impetus to the development and application of fuel cell technology aboard ship.
Where Everyone is A Celebrity
That is the basic business principle that has sustained Dietmar Wertanzl, senior VP of Fleet operations for Celebrity Cruises, since he began his career with the industry in the late 1970's.
Hydrex Broadens Its Horizons With New Bow Thruster Replacement Methods
Rompay is referring to the successful replacement of the removal, repair and subsequent replacement of the vessel's seven-ton bow thruster and propeller - all of…
The Risks of Cargo and Maritime Security
The U.S. Government, and particularly the U.S. Customs Service, has focused on cargo as a major risk factor with regard to the maritime security of the United States.
Fincantieri Proceeds on Costa Fortuna
Last month MR hopped aboard Costa Fortuna, currently under construction at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente yard in Genoa. The 105,000-gt ship will be the largest cruise ship to ever fly the Italian flag…
Coast Guard, AWO Members Meet in Branson
Commanding Officers conference. At the meeting, Admiral Casto and his staff outlined Coast Guard proposals to reorganize the Eighth District, splitting much of the…
Xenex Navigation Launches Improved Radar
Xenex Navigation Inc. introduced their new radar interface module. This module will greatly enhance the capacity of Xenex's multi-functional radar systems and development…
DNV-Classed Vessels Tally in at 5,000
The DNV-classed fleet of vessels is growing steadily. Exactly 5,000 vessels (ships and MOUs) are now classed by DNV which is 124 more vessels than at the end of…
Conference to Examine Global LNG Marketplace
Zeus Development Corporation announces the organization of a conference, March 12-14, 2003, in Los Angeles, to consider the implications of West Coast terminals for the global LNG industry.
CAE Joins Thales CVF Team Bidding
CAE announced it has become an exclusive partner in the Thales CVF team's bid to build two 50,000-ton aircraft carriers for the U.K. Royal Navy. The Thales CVF team…
Captain and Crew of the Stena Timer Recognized by NMFS
Captain Don Lewis of The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) yesterday presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Captain Andrew Bielecki and the crew of the…
Consilium Selesmar Launches Radar Display
Consilium Selesmar has launched their new SeLux TFT Display. The flexible and modular radar display follows a new and attractive design and works equally well both…
Horizon Offshore Secures First Contract in West Africa
Horizon Offshore, Inc. in association with its Nigerian affiliate, Horizon Offshore (Nigeria) Ltd., has been awarded a portion of Chevron Nigeria Ltd.'s Escravos…
Boggs Named Carnival Conquest Godmother
Corrine "Lindy" Clairborne Boggs, former U.S. representative from Louisiana, is to serve as godmother of Carnival Cruise Lines' newest ship, Carnival Conquest,…
Settlement Reached in Stocznia/Latreefers Dispute
Shipping Company ("Latco"). The settlement, the terms of which remain confidential, brings to an end a long-running legal battle which has been fought out in the…
Vessel Aground in New Zealand
According to the New Zealand Maritime Safety Authority (MSA), the Hong Kong motor vessel Tai Ping is aground at the entrance to Bluff harbor (located at the south end of South Island).
Document Released on Dismantling of Ships
In preparation for the upcoming Conference of Parties to the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal (Geneva…
Alaska Increases COFR Levels
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation issued New Financial Responsibility Dollar Amounts for oil spills. The increased levels for which owners and…
FMC Denies Canaveral Port Authority Petition to Consolidate
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued an Order denying the petition of Canaveral Port Authority to consolidate two related enforcement actions involving the port.
USCG Provides New Layer of Port Protection
Maritime Safety and Security Team Houston-Galveston (MSST 91104), the U.S. Coast Guard’s newest weapon against terrorism, was commissioned in a formal ceremony Tuesday at 2 p.m.…
