Creating A New Paradigm for Simulator Training
Today, we live in a new era of global maritime standards, with the advent of ISO, ISM, and STCW-95. The industry has embraced these standards as mechanisms to ensure that corporate policy…
Yanmar: Single-minded Power
The age-old argument among mariners concerning twin-engine versus single-screw boats has taken a new twist. Recent results comparing a single-engine Yanmar 6LP-series…
Keeping Vessel, Cargo & Crew Safe Through Preparation
The 2001 maritime crime statistics are now in, and, as expected, acts of piracy doubled. As predicted in a previous article, we have now seen the very publicized…
Historic Dredge Gets New Lease on Life
By Ed Voigt, U.S. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers oldest dredge is now also one of its youngest. The dustpan dredge Potter, the Corps last and longest-serving steam-powered dredge…
Seaway Falcon Performs Deepest Pipelay
Stolt Offshore in Houston has successfully completed a deepwater subsea to subsea installation, including one flowline and one umbilical, for Shell's single well Einset project in the Gulf of Mexico…
Bollinger To Build 3 Boats for Chouest
Bollinger Shipyards signed a contract for three 145 ft. supply/utility boats with Edison Chouest Offshore. "It's wonderful to again be building boats for the Chouest organization…
USCG Icebreakers to Sport Finnish Technology
The new icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard being built at Marinette Marine Corp. will feature some of the world's most advanced icebreaking features, complements of Finland.
Crescent Towing to Convert Eight Tugs
Bollinger's Algiers repair and conversion yard has recently embarked on a major conversion project that will convert eight 105-ft. single screw tugs to 4,000 hp twin screw boats.
Port of Houston Deepening Project Hits Legal Snag
The Port of Houston Authority Commissioners voted recently to appeal the U.S. District Court's January 25 ruling that the Port should pay for the removal and relocation…
Rockwater I Completes Upgrade
Halliburton Subsea's 1530dwt diving support vessel Rockwater I has just completed a major repair and refurbishment program at A&P Tyne Ltd. The vessel arrived at Wallsend on January 4…
Australia Cautions Against Unilateral Security Measures
The Honorable John Anderson, Deputy Prime Minister of Australia and the Minister for Transport and Regional Services delivered a Speech in which he discussed the…
London Club Achieves Income Targets
The London P&I Club achieved its premium income targets during the renewal negotiations completed on February 20. It now has a total fleet entry of more than 30 million gross tons…
Global Inmarsat Fleet Service Launched
On April 1, Xantic became the world’s first company to offer the new maritime Inmarsat Fleet 77 service globally. It is also the first provider to have its service…
EU Seeks to Improve Passenger Safety on Ships
The Commission has proposed a new package of measures to reinforce passenger safety on ships. Two proposals aim at preventing accidents such as the Express Samina’s…
London Club achieves premium income targets
negotiations completed on February 20 this year. membership. Petros Pappas' Sentinel Marine Services in Greece. additional vessels with the Club. tonnage which did…
Thrane & Thrane Introduces Maritime High-Speed Terminal
Thrane & Thrane introduces its new maritime high-speed terminal, Capsat® Fleet77.Orders for more than DKK 14 million have been received. Shipment of the Capsat® Fleet77 will commence soon.
Crowley Moves ExxonMobil Concrete Island Drilling
Crowley Marine Services' Energy and Marine Services business unit has successfully moved the 312-ft. (9.5-m) square concrete island drilling structure Orlan from Prudhoe Bay…
The Dash for Gas
The gas market is exciting, but only for those with a steady nerve and long-term commitment. Over 20 new LNG import projects have been mooted for the U.S. alone.
INTERTANKO Holds Firm Position on Maritime Security
Speaking via a roundtable discussion at the annual Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA) Exhibition 2002 on March 19, Intertanko managing director Peter Swift summed…
A World of Controversy
It was a concept like no other. A floating home where guests could virtually visit a variety of exotic ports in far off places from the comforts of their own luxurious accommodations.