FMC Announces Compromise Agreements
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued a press release stating that it has reached compromise agreements recovering civil penalties in an aggregate amount of $820,000.
Big Power for Z-drive Barge
Seaspan Coastal Intermodal of the Washington Marine Group put a new trailer-carrying push-barge into operation in late summer. It is the second that they have built…
Derecktor Delivers Fisheries Research Vessel
The State of Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife took delivery of First State to replace its current Fisheries Research Vessel (FRV), a 100-year-old converted wooden sailboat. The new 62 ft.
New Tech Requirement for Single Hull Tankers by 2007
• operates in conditions up to sea state 5 (corresponding to Beaufort 6, i.e. • has audible and visual alarm indicators which are distinctly identifiable as cargo…
Alstom Diesel Electric Solution Selected by Otto Candies
Alstom won contract to supply electrical systems for a vessel being built for Otto Candies by the de Hoop shipyard in the Netherlands. The order includes a simplex…
Kirby Buys Towboats, Barges from Coastal
Kirby Corp. signed an asset purchase agreement with Coastal Towing, Inc. to purchase from Coastal seven black oil tank barges and 13 inland towboats. The transaction…
UFRJ Wins International Student Offshore Design Competition
The entry was one of eight projects submitted by students from universities around the world. The UFRJ team was honored with a cash prize of $1,500 and the opportunity…
FMC Issues Vessel Financial Responsibility Proposal
application form, and make a number of technical adjustments to the Performance and Casualty regulations. January 8, 2003.
Horizon Offshore Receives Southeast Asia Contract
Horizon Offshore, Inc.’s subsidiary, Horizon Marine Construction, Ltd., has been awarded a contract by Brunei Shell Petroleum Company Sdn. Bhd (BSP) to perform several…
President Bush Announces STAR Initiative
enhance security while increasing trade. and enhancing security in seaports and airports.
Rodriquez Cantieri Navali Launches Fast Ferry
“Ramon Llull” (yard number 311), an 84 meter all aluminium fast ferry being built for Balearia Eurolinies Maritimes, was launched today at Rodriquez’s yard in Pietra Ligure, Italy.
Vistas Construction Awarded Contract
Vistas Construction of Illinois, Chicago, Ill., was awarded on Oct. damage reduction. Work will be performed in Chicago, Ill., and is expected to be completed by April 30, 2004.
Chief Engineer Sentenced in Tacoma
Chun Do Oh, Chief Engineer of the M/V Rubin Stella sentenced to twelve months plus one day in prison for presenting false entries in an Oil Record Book to the United States Coast Guard.
Engineer Pleads Guilty to Pollution Charge
Duk Jo Jeong, a first assistant engineer of a Toyota car carrier ship, pled guilty to making a false statement to the United States Coast Guard concerning the disposal of waste oil aboard the Cygnus.
Report Examines Security Issues
The Council on Foreign Relations issued a report entitled America Still Unprepared America Still in Danger. The report concludes that the United States remains…
Grimaldi Group Returns to A&P
As part of the Partnership Agreement between Grimaldi Group, Naples and the U.K.'s A&P Group signed earlier this year, the Italian shipping company recently awarded…
MARCAS Awards Contract to Unitor
Ship supply specialist Unitor, has entered into a three-year sole supply contract with MARCAS, the Bermuda-based marine purchasing group. MARCAS’ members, who include the V.
World Maritime Body Elects MMA President
President Leonard H. Tyler of Maine Maritime Academy was elected chairman of the International Association of Maritime Universities (IAMU) at the group's recent conference in Rockport, Maine.
Shipbuilding Symposium Attracts Record Crowd
The annual Ship Production Symposium had as many as 600 attendees, many from the shipbuilding and repair industry, academia and government, gathered at Boston’s…
FBI Issues New Warning
On October 23, the FBI issued an intelligence update warning state and local law enforcement of recent reporting that Al Qaeda is targeting the U.S. railway and petroleum sectors.
