Canada Maritime Agrees to Container Slot Sale
CP Ships Limited's division Canada Maritime, along with OOCL, its partner in the St Lawrence Coordinated Service (SLCS), has agreed to charter a fixed number of…
Kongsberg to Sell Fire and Safety Unit
Autronica Fire & Safety AS, a subsidiary of KIDDE plc. has an operating revenue of MNOK 85 and 25 employees. slightly to Kongsberg's profit for the year. Autronica"…
Carnival, RINA Test Emission-Reduction Technology
Carnival Corporation's Holland America (HAL) ship, the Veendam. within a common R&D project. fuel to create micro-droplets of emulsified fuel. Two pilot units were…
Hual to Increase Fleet
Leif Höegh & Co. has entered an agreement with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd. for three PCTC (Pure Car Truck Carrier) newbuildings (6100 ceu) for delivery in 2005.
EC to Discuss
The European Commission (EC) Environment Commissioner will visit Galicia, Spain to take stock of the environmental damage following the oil spill and sinking of the tanker Prestige.
CDC Investigates Illnesses on Cruise Ships
With another cruise ship reporting similar illness as the previous cases, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been following the reoccurring scenarios.
Trailer Bridge Reports 3Q Results
Trailer Bridge, Inc. reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2002 highlighted by significantly reduced losses and an improved financial condition.
New Technology Helps Prevent Engine Failure
One of a vessel owner's largest expenses is, of course, the powering of vessels. The initial purchase, continuing maintenance and repair, qualified personnel and…
Deepwater Development Dollars to Double
Deepwater field development expenditure is forecast to continue its strong growth trend, doubling over the next five years. Launching the latest edition of 'The…
U.S. Army Attributes Clean-Up Success to New Mud Cat
A major environmental cleanup has been completed at Gruber's Grove Bay, a residential and recreational area of the Wisconsin River located near Badger Army Ammunition Plant (AAP) in Wisconsin.
Uncommon Marine Accidents
The majority of accidents involve personal injuries and/or fatalities, although the strong and continuous improvement in the field of accident prevention is resulting…
The Increasing Importance of Preventative Maintenance
The U.S. Coast Guard is adapting their compliance procedures to suit the recent IMO requirements. It is modifying their inspection requirements by implementing a…
Old Boats, New Beginnings
Today's commercial vessel owners are becoming increasingly creative in order to extend the life of existing vessels. Typically, a commercial steel hull can last for more than 50 years.
US Anti-Terrorism Posture Solidifies
The elections held on November 6th have helped to focus on some significant issues that have been mired within the halls of Congress for the past year. It is now…
ISU Plan for Faster Response to Marine Emergencies
Concern for the marine environment will ensure that salvors and governments will continue to develop closer links, Joop Timmermans, President of the International…
OECD Shipbuilding Countries Launch Capacity Negotiations
The world's principal shipbuilding economies have launched negotiations at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on ways to counter over…
Julie Andrews Named Godmother of New Cruise Ship
Legendary entertainer Julie Andrews has been named Godmother of Crystal Cruises' third ship, Crystal Serenity, which premieres in July 2003. Andrews will christen…
IMO Addresses Policy on Places of Refuge
What happens when a ship in distress requires a "place of refuge"? In the aftermath of the incident involving the fully laden tanker Castor which, in December 2000…
Northrop Grumman, TRW Continue Discussions
Northrop Grumman Corporation and TRW Inc. are continuing to have discussions with the Department of Justice relating to their proposed merger and continue to believe…
Delegation to Maritime Administrator on Government-Impelled Cargo
The Secretary of Transportation has delegated to the Maritime Administrator authority to enforce the prohibition against shipment of Government-impelled cargoes…
