IMO Releases MEPC Agenda
Ballast water management, air pollution and recycling of ships are amongst the major issues to be addressed by the 47th session of the International Maritime Organization’s…
New Board at Kvaerner Masa-Yards
A new Board of Directors has been elected for Kvaerner Masa-Yards Inc.. Chairman: Leif-Arne Langøy (President and CEO, Aker Kvaerner Yards AS) Members: Jorma Eloranta (President and CEO…
Kursk to be Scrapped by Year's End
The remains of the Kursk nuclear submarine are reportedly to be taken to a dismantling plant next month and will be scrapped by the end of the year. Though investigations…
Salvage Plan Considered For Elk River Tug
The Coast Guard, in conjunction with the Army Corps of Engineers and the Navy's Supervisor of Salvage, is reviewing a plan submitted by the owners and contracted…
Spanish Frigate Feature Aegis System
Spain's Izar, for the Spanish Navy, reently launched the second of four frigates that are part of its F-100 program. All four frigates will be equipped with the Lockheed Martin Aegis Combat System.
Clients Respond to BIMCO’s Idea
Only six months after its official launch in Beijing, BIMCO’s Internet Document Editing Application (idea) has garnered a list of clients worldwide. The number of…
ExxonMobil Offers 500 Cst Fuel Grade in Singapore
ExxonMobil Marine Fuels (EMMF) is now able to supply a heavier grade of bunker fuel at the port of Singapore. EMMF, which recently equipped its facilities at Singapore…
Acomarin and Hermasa Enter Agreement
ACOMARIN Engineering, Ltd. has entered into an agreement with HERMASA Navegacao da Amazonia S.A. of Brazil to supply them with three new Articulated Tug and Barge…
Rayfield Mills Opens London Office
Rayfield Mills a U.K.-based firm of solicitors specializing in maritime and international trade law, opened a new office in London today. Located at 150 Minories…
ABS Certifies To ISO 14001 Standard
ABS Quality Evaluations Inc. has certified the first offshore platform fabrication company's environmental quality management system to the internationally recognized ISO 14001 standard.
CSSC Will Implement Autodesk Software
Autodesk, Inc., announced that China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) will purchase 10,000 licenses of the Autodesk Inventor Series over the next three years…
JRC Demonstrate AIS To MCA
The Japan Radio Company (JRC) have successfully demonstrated their Automatic Identification System (AIS) to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency at Southampton. Although…
NWS To Hold a Workshop in March
The National Weather Service (NWS) will conduct a workshop on March 18, 2002 at the offices of the Galveston/Texas City Pilots Association in Galveston. The purpose…
Hessenatie and Noord Natie Finalize Merger
Yesterday the merger between Hessenatie and Noord Natie was finalized, as planned. The merged company will operate under the name Hesse-Noord Natie; 60 percent of…
Smedvig Gets Drilling Contract
Unocal Thailand Ltd. has issued a letter of intent to Smedvig Asia Ltd. for the assignment of the self-erecting tender rig T-4. The production drilling assignment has a duration of five years…
DOT Grants Program Will Provide Port Security Funding
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…
Leica and NovAtel Will Develop Technologies For GPS
Leica Geosystems and NovAtel Inc. have entered an agreement to develop new technologies for global positioning systems (GPS). This is particularly relevant for equipment…
Globalstar To Conduct Business As Usual
Globalstar announced that the U.S. Globalstar to continue normal course operations and, with the support of the Company's service providers, further assuring uninterrupted…
Christian Joins Mobex as HR Manager
Mobex Communications, Jeffersonville, Ind., has hired Kathy Christian as Human Resource Manager. Christian joined Mobex Communications from Precision Tool & Die…
Wärtsilä Negotiates Restructuring in the Netherlands
Wärtsilä will outsource manufacturing of engine components in Zwolle, the Netherlands, selling its production capacity to an outside supplier. At the same time…