OT Africa Line expands Reefer Service
In response to the rising demand for specialist containers on the steadily maturing West Africa trade, OT Africa Line (OTAL) has introduced a range of 40 ft. and 40 ft.
Lack of Shuttle Tankers: Problem for GOM?
Shuttle tankers meeting rigorous federal safety and environmental standards will be ready to begin transporting crude oil to U.S. ports whenever the first Floating Production…
FMC Technologies Receives Order For CALM Buoys
FMC Technologies, Inc. announced that it has received an order from Ramseyer & Miller International Inc., an affiliate of Techint International Construction Corporation…
IMO Meeting Approves Measures on Ballast Water Management
Ballast water management is to become a major consideration in the design of new vessels following the approval by IMO of a series of measures aimed at reducing…
Republic of San Marino Joins IMO
The Republic of San Marino has become a member of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), following its deposit, on March 12, 2002, of an instrument of acceptance of the Convention on the IMO…
Wynn Awarded RFA Contract
Wynn Marine has been awarded the contract to supply the Window Wiper Equipment for two Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) landing ships currently under construction at the Swan Hunter shipyard in the UK.
ITIC Appoints New Account Executive
The International Transport Intermediaries' Club (ITIC) has welcomed Joanne Thompson to its claims and underwriting team. Thompson has joined as an account executive…
Anteon Awarded $27M Navy Contract
Anteon Corporation, a leading information technology and engineering solutions company, announced today that it has been awarded a 4.75-year (six-month base, four…
Lockheed Martin Develops SCL
Lockheed Martin and teammate United Defense, LP, have used experience with the MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) to develop a new Single Cell (SCL) launcher.
Lockheed Martin's Sea SLICE Will Participate in FBE-J
Lockheed Martin's advanced hullform ship Sea SLICE will participate as a littoral warfare ship in the Navy's Fleet Battle Experiment Juliet (FBE-J) this summer.
Irish Ferries Dock with A&P Group
A&P Group announces the successful dry dockings of three Irish Ferries vessels. Ulysses, one of the world’s largest car ferries, was the first to dry dock at A&P Southampton in January.
FGH Submits Reorganization Plan
Friede Goldman Halter, Inc. that it has submitted its plan for reorganization to the United States Bankruptcy Court. Friede Goldman Halter has worked closely with…
Hearing Will Highlight Port Security Efforts & Challenges
The U.S. House Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee will hold a field hearing in New Jersey on March 26 to examine security efforts implemented in the Port of New York and New Jersey…
Port Operators Risk Inadequate Insurance Cover
Speaking at the Panama Maritime VI World Conference, Dan Negron, vice president at Through Transport Mutual Services (Americas), stated that port operators face…
Taiyo Nippon Kisen Selects BASSware Suite
Taiyo Nippon Kisen Co., Ltd. has again selected BASS, maritime software to be its software supplier. Taiyo Nippon Kisen purchased planned maintenance system (Star…
American Shipbuilding Association Unveils 2002 Legislative Priorities
Increase the Naval Shipbuilding Rate to Maintain a Navy: The Bush Administration’s 5-year shipbuilding plan will drop the force to 244 ships. The first installment…
Oil Spill Experts Address High Density Oil Spills
Leading world experts in oil spill response have agreed a series of recommendations to deal with future spills of high density oil during the International Maritime…
NAVSEA Wins SECNAV Environmental Awards
Three Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) teams and an assistant project manager were among the winners of the Secretary of the Navy Environmental Award for fiscal year 2001.
NAVSEA Experts to Receive National Technology Award
The Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) is honoring two members of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) corporate team for their work on a environmentally-friendly…
NSWC Crane Named a DoD Top Installation
Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane is a winner of the 2002 Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence. of people who operate and maintain U.S.