MSC Announces New Service
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) announced the start of a new service linking the East Coast of South America with the Mediterranean commencing January 10, 2003.
Cheng Purchases Open Hatch Bulk Carrier
In addition to the recently reported purchase of the Berge Fuji (299,000dwt VLCC), Fred Cheng’s Shinyo Group has also completed the purchase of a 28,000dwt, double hull…
MTS Development MOU is Signed
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) and the Maritime Information Service of North America, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to further develop the Marine Transportation System (MTS).
Customs Service Commissioner Issues Statement Regarding EU
The European Commission issued a statement in Brussels, saying that the Commission had started infringement proceedings against four member states for signing agreements…
Coast Guard Receives 25-ft. Christmas Present
Three of the Coast Guard’s newest response boats have arrived in Chicago. The 25-ft. Homeland Security Response Boat (RB-HS) is designed to support multiple missions such as homeland security…
M.V. !Gariep Arrives at Tyneside
The M.V. !Gariep has arrived at A&P’s Tyneside Hebburn Conversion Facility. The vessel departed Cape Town, South Africa on November 20 and will arrive Tyneside on December 23…
AmosConnect to be Implemented on P&O Nedlloyd fleet
Xantic has announced an agreement to provide P&O Nedlloyd with the its AmosConnect messaging service. P&O Nedlloyd Container Line, one of the premier global shipping…
Wärtsilä to Supply IRISL Containerships
Wismar, Germany. rev/min. of 1020 kW at the same speed. in Finland. 2003 and February 2004. Kvaerner Yards. 2004. of 29.8 m. They have stowage for 2478 TEU with 200 reefer sockets.
Port of Tacoma to Purchase Kaiser Aluminum Smelter
The Port of Tacoma Commission has approved a contract with Houston-based Kaiser Aluminum to purchase the company's aluminum smelter located near the Port for an initial cash payment of $12.1 million.
ABS Issues Guide For Ship Security
ABS will issue a new, comprehensive "Guide For Ship Security" in early January to assist shipowners in meeting the new IMO security standards. These standards are…
Bollinger Delivers MS Sara Jane
Bollinger Shipyards, Inc., Lockport, La., has delivered the supply boat, MS Sara Jane, the first of two, 207 x 53 x 19 ft. supply boats with cargo capacities exceeding those of a 220-ft.
U.S. Security Clauses to be Used in Voyage and Time Charter Parties
In the wake of the events of 11 September 2001, the U.S. has been imposing on the shipping industry new security regulations and measures, which have caused increased…
DNV Recognizes Evergreen's Quality Management System
Evergreen Marine Corporation (Taiwan) was yesterday awarded the ISO 9001:2000 certificate by certification company Det Norske Veritas (DNV) in a…
Northrop Grumman Appoints Director of Electronics Integration Site
Northrop Grumman Corporation's Electronic Systems sector has appointed Martin P. Simoni site director of its electronics integration facility located on Baltimore, Md.
Napa Opens Office in Shanghai
In response to the growing clientele in the region, Napa has opened a Representation Office in Shanghai, China as of December 2002. Napa offers innovative software…
Trico Announces $50M Refinancing of Credit Facility
Trico Marine Services, Inc. announced that it has entered into a new $50 million revolving credit facility to refinance its previous $45 million credit facility.
Port Canaveral Sails Beyond Previous Records
More passengers sailed from Port Canaveral during fiscal year 2002 than any other time in the history of the world’s second busiest multi-day cruise port, an indication…
Lloyd’s Register Spreads the Word on Maritime Safety
to SOLAS Chapter XI, which now includes a new International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. On Monday this week, Lloyd's Register held the first in…
CSR Protests Proposal to Eliminate Crew List Visas
The Center for Seafarers' Rights (CSR) of the Seamen's Church Institute of New York & New Jersey has called on the U.S. State Department to postpone the elimination…
MARAD to Recognize Crowley and North Florida Shipyards for $18M Conversion
Crowley Liner Services and North Florida Shipyards will be recognized on December 20 in Jacksonville by U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) officials for their…
