15 New Cruise Ships Due in 2002
With more ships slated to enter service in 2002 than in any other single year in the history of the cruise industry, the new year is shaping up to be a significant…
Leak Turns Ship's Cargo to Cement
Cement dust aboard a ship bound for Adelaide has been contaminated by sea water, turning the cargo into cement, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation has reported.
Ocean Carriers: Marginal Impact from Capacity Cuts
Total container capacity supply by ocean carriers on the three main east/west shipping trades rose by an average of 5 percent in 2001 despite the recent attempts…
Teekay Shipping Declares Dividend
dividend on its common stock of $0.215 per share, payable on Jan. 31, 2002, to all shareholders of record as at Jan. 17, 2002. Teekay is a leading provider of international…
LMIS Gets Contract
previously awarded contract (N00024-99-C-6212) to provide up to 61,014 man-hours of engineering and technical services for the development of Navy towed systems. Syracuse, N.Y.
Capt. Harry Delivered to Wilmington Tug
On December 19, Washburn & Doughty Associates, Inc., of East Boothbay, Maine delivered Capt. Harry, a 4200 hp Z Drive tug to Wilmington Tug of Wilmington, Del. Designed by Robert Allan Ltd.…
Coast Guard Sets Minimum Random Drug Testing Rate
Due to results of random drug tests analyzed by the Coast Guard, RADM Paul Pluta has announced that the random drug testing rate will remain at 50 percent of covered crewmen in 2002.
RTM STAR Center Upgrades Full Mission Bridge Simulator
RTM STAR (Simulation, Training, Assessment and Research) Center has announced the upgrade and modernization of their 247 degree “field-of-view” Full Mission Bridge Simulator.
Senate Approves Major Port Security Bill
In late December, the United States Senate approved a 95-page bill to enhance security at our nation's ports. Action on counterpart legislation in the House may take place in a few weeks.
NYC Aid Package Includes Ferry Funds
Congress gave final approval of legislation to aid New York City in coping with the damages and economic dislocations caused by the terrorist strikes. The price…
Quick Action of Towing Company Averts Threat
On January 3, the Tug Pacific Avenger, while towing an oil barge loaded with diesel fuel, experienced a reduction in steering while approximately 20 miles west of Cape Alava, Washington.
Simon Beale Elected Chairman of Joint Hull Committee
Simon Beale, underwriter of the KJ Coles syndicate at Lloyd's, has been elected chairman of the Joint Hull Committee (JHC). The JHC is a joint initiative by the…
BIMCO Promotes Use of Mediation with Dispute Resolution Clause
In a move designed to increase the shipping community’s awareness and use of mediation techniques in resolving disputes, BIMCO has developed a Standard Dispute Resolution…
$5.3M Navy Deal Awarded
Concurrent Technologies Corp., Johnstown, Pa., is being awarded a $5,310,332 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for continuing research and development under the Dominant Battlespace Command (DBC) Program.
Snyder Promoted to Manager of Operations at MPC
Gerald Snyder, formerly Emergency Response Coordinator at Detroit-based Marine Pollution Control Corp. (MPC), has been promoted to manager of operations. In his new position…
Hardwick Named Shipbuilding Committee Chairman
Guy Hardwick, president of TANO Corp. in New Orleans, La., has been named chairman of ASTM Committee F25 on Ships and Marine Techonology. Hardwick has been an ASTM…
Eutelsat grants Type Approval on Sea Tel's 4996T Model
After a year and a half development process that included antenna upgrades and a new one-piece radome design, Sea Tel applied for and was granted Eutelsat Type Approval…
Hydroxyl CleanSea Awarded IMO Certification
Lloyd’s Register of Shipping has awarded Hydroxyl CleanSea the certificate of type approval as a result of successful test program in accordance with International…
MSC (Europe) Awarded Conversion Project
Maritime Services Corporation’s Southampton-based marine outfitting company, MSC (Europe) Ltd., has received a Letter of Intent and deposit that will lead to a $19…
Piikkio Works Established Under Kavaerner-Masa Yards
A separate company, Piikkio Works Oy, has been established under Kvaerner Masa-Yards Inc. as a result of transfer of assets. The new company continues as of January 1…
