Navy Lands $52.5M Modification Job From GD
The U. S. Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat, a business unit of General Dynamics, a $52.5 million modification to an existing contract for Virginia- class submarine lead-yard services.
Heidenreich Marine Implements New Organizational Structure
Heidenreich Marine plans to implement a new organizational structure. The purpose of the new structure is to better serve the company's existing customers and pool…
Stelmar Reports 1Q Results
Stelmar Shipping Ltd. announced operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2002. For the first quarter, the Company reported net income of $7,962,000…
Stone Chosen to Lead FGH Comeback
Friede Goldman Halter, Inc. (FGH) announced late last week the resignation John Alford as President and Chief Executive Officer of Friede Goldman Halter. Mr. Alford…
CIBER Delivers Harbor Safety Initiative
CIBER, Inc. is delivering a Harbor Management and Security (HMS) packaged application solution for the US Coast Guard and the State of Hawaii to simultaneously improve port safety and security…
HDW Stake to go to MAN unit
A unit of Germany's MAN AG reportedly confirmed to a major news agency that it would buy a 15 percent stake in Howaldtswerke- Deutsche Werft (HDW) by October 1.
E-Ships, Inc. Selects ABS-NS SafeNet Fleet Management Software
New York based E-Ships, Inc., which operates four container carriers, has contracted with ABS Nautical Systems for five modules from the company's suite…
USCG Aids With Oil Spill Containment Efforts
The Coast Guard is investigating a ruptured pipeline under Little Lake, located west of Leeville, La., which released approximately 90,000 gallons of crude oil on April 6.
TRAILBLAZERS: Ultrastrip Helps Clear the Way
While convention holds that the most vital marine technological advances happen in or around the engine room and bridge, the business of coating and corrosion control - stripping…
Sentinel, Intruder Lead Boston Whaler Security Market Drive
Last month a new product touted as a plank in the war to keep terrorism from U.S. shores was introduced in Washington, D.C. According to Eric Caplan, director of…
118-ft. Yacht Designed to Travel to 70 Knots
Three Vericor Power Systems' TF50 marine aeroderivative gas turbines have been selected to power the 118 Wallypower high-speed yacht being built by Intermarine Shipyard…
Pittsburgh District
For the first time in the history of the inland navigation system, a dam floated. The Braddock Dam Segment One floated into place and set down on Dec. 7, mating…
DOT Grant Money Available for Security
U.S. ports will soon begin applying for $93.3 million in funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to enhance seaport security. The new Port Security…
AAPA Lobbies For Deeper Harbors
During testimony before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, port director Erik Stromberg urged Congress…
Operation Neptune Shield Aims to Protect U.S. Ports
New security regulations and specially trained port security teams are among the newest tools being employed in Operation Neptune Shield, the Coast Guard's plan…
Crowley Moves ExxonMobil Concrete Island Drilling
Crowley Marine Services' Energy and Marine Services business unit has successfully moved the 312-ft. square concrete island drilling structure Orlan from Prudhoe Bay…
Triump Tapped To Outfit Sea Tow With Boats
Triumph Boats Inc. has completed an agreement with Sea Tow Services International to market and distribute a boat that provides the ultimate commercial towing package…
Moose Boats Launches New Design
Moose Boats announced its latest boat design, the S3000, an outboard catamaran, during the Fred Hall Fishing Tackle and Boat Show, March 6 - 10, at the Long Beach Convention Center.
Quality Delivers Deepwater Supply Vessels
Tidewater Inc. announced that it has taken delivery of the M/V Miss Jane Tide. The Miss Jane Tide is Tidewater's first VS 480 platform supply vessel built by the company's own Quality Shipyards…
Double Skin is In
The movement of petroleum products on the nation's rivers, lakes, bays and oceans is soon to be regulated of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. Called OPA 90, this regulation…