Munson Delivers PACKCAT to U.S. Navy
The Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) took delivery of two 30 x 10 ft. PACKCAT catamaran landing craft designed and built by the William E. Munson Company of Mount Vernon, Wash.
NAVSEA Diving and Salvage Supervisor Honored
The Navy captain who led the salvage and recovery efforts of the Japanese fishing vessel Ehime Maru in Hawaii was selected as the recipient of the American Society…
LPD 17 Construction on Course
The steel profile of San Antonio, the first ship of the LPD 17 class, can now be seen rising along the banks of the Mississippi River at Northrop Grumman Ship Systems in Avondale, La.
CSR Demands that the U.S. End Crew Visas
Seafarers Rights (CSR) called for the United States to eliminate crew visas. remaining crewmembers clearly demonstrates the need for the United States to review its shore leave policies.
Northrop Grumman Wins USS Carl Vinson Contract
Northrop Grumman Corporation was awarded a planning contract from the U.S. Navy valued at approximately $42 million that will facilitate continued preparations for…
Northrop Grumman Completes Integration of NNS
Northrop Grumman Corporation has successfully completed the stand up of Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) as a fully integrated sector of the company. Newport News'…
Fugro Gulf Selects ABS NS SafeNet Fleet Management Software
Fugro Gulf Inc., a leader in the provision of offshore geotechnical services, has contracted with ABS Nautical Systems for seven modules from their suite…
The Center for Seafarers' Rights Demands End to Crew Visas
The Seamen's Church Institute's Center for Seafarers Rights (CSR) today called for the United States to eliminate crew visas. The recent incident of four Pakistani…
Northrop Grumman Awarded $42M Planning Contract
Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a planning contract from the U.S. Navy valued at approximately $42 million that will facilitate continued preparations…
GD Units Awarded $18 Million in Defense Contracts
General Dynamics announced that two of its units - General Dynamics Robotic Systems and General Dynamics C4 Systems - have been awarded Defense Department contracts worth more than $18 million.
Tidewater CEO Steps Down; Dean Taylor Takes Over
William C. O'Malley, chairman, president and CEO of Tidewater, Inc. has officially given up his post as CEO of the New Orleans-based company - handing over the title to Dean E. Taylor.
Seabulk Intl. Finalizes Sale of Inland Barge and Towboat Fleet
Seabulk International has completed the sale of the inland barge and towboat fleet of its Sun State Marine Services, Inc. subsidiary to Colonial Towing, which is a subsidiary of Colonial Group, Inc.
Korea's Daewoo To Grab Hold of LNG Ship Market
Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co Ltd aims to grab half this year's 15 to 20 orders for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) carriers, strengthening its lead…
SOCP Agenda Focuses on Maritime Security
The Ship Operations Cooperative Program (SOCP) will convene in Philadelphia, Pa., on June 11-12, 2002 at the Naval Surface Warfare Center. The meeting will feature Captain William G.
Port Security Legislation Advances
On March 20, 2002, a committee of the U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation addressing security issues in the ports of the United States. The legislation…
FGH’s Newfoundland Sector Under New Ownership
Friede Goldman Halter, Inc. (FGH) announced today it has sold the assets of Friede Goldman Newfoundland, the company’s Canadian subsidiary located in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador Canada…
KMSS Awarded Contract
The Portuguese Navy has awarded a major ship handling simulator contract to KMSS. The contract consists of several naval bridge cubicles located on two different…
SHC Will Meet in Washington
The Shipping Coordinating Committee, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, will meet in Washington, DC on April 16, 2002 to prepare for the 84th Session of the IMO Legal Committee (LEG 84).
CITIS 2002 Awards Honor Innovators
Communications and IT companies in shipping were toasted at the CITIS 2002 Awards in London in March with top honors going to a daily electronic newspaper, an evacuation simulator…
Congressional Hearing Overviews Port Security
On March 26, 2002, in Elizabeth, N.J., the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure conducted…