USS Preble To Be Commissioned
USS Preble (DDG 88), the newest in a series of advanced Aegis guided missile destroyers built for the U.S. Navy by Northrop Grumman Corporation's Ship Systems sector, will be commissioned at 10 a.m.
Ferry Fleet Standardizes to Cummins Power
In order to preserve Bald Head Island's natural tranquility, its developers have banned cars, and residents have to get around by golf cart and bicycle. Travel to…
Bill Woods Appointed President of Rickmers-Linie America
Rickmers-Linie, Hamburg, Germany, has announced the appointment of Bill Woods to the role of President/CEO of Houston-based Rickmers-Linie America, effective November 1, 2002.
BAE SYSTEMS Completes Sale of Communications Equipment Facility
BAE SYSTEMS North America has completed the sale of its Advanced Systems' Gaithersburg operation to Integrated Defense Technologies, Inc. The negotiated $146 million…
Furuno Awarded $11M USCG Contract
Furuno USA, Inc. has been awarded a multi-year $11M U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) contract for replacement of the aging radar systems on all Coast Guard 41-foot patrol and rescue boats.
Wegener Joins Austal USA
Austal USA has introduced a new member to its sales team: Carl F. Wegener is a graduate of Old Dominion University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Wegener…
FMC Reschedules TSA Hearings
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has rescheduled its fact-finding hearings concerning practices of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA) members for Long Beach. Source: HK Law
Banning of Exxon Valdez Upheld
The U.S. William Sound any tank vessel that, after March 22, 1989, spilled more than 1 million gallons of oil is constitutional. The Exxon Valdez spilled approximately…
NAVSEA, ONR To Establish CISD
Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division recently signed a charter with the Office of Naval Research (ONR) establishing…
FBM Babcock Marine Awarded Additional Contract
FBM Babcock Marine has been awarded an additional $1.28 million contract for the provision of a full Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) package relating to the current…
Lloyd’s Register Prepares New Guidelines
With the global LNG market forecast expected to double in size over the next decade the industry is showing particular interest in the development of offshore LNG installations…
KMSS To Launch New Operating Station
Kongsberg Maritime Ship Systems (KMSS) is preparing to launch the new Midi Operator Station (MOS) on January 1, 2003. The MOS acts as an interface/operator station…
JHC Launches International Hull Clauses
The Joint Hull Committee's (JHC) project to produce a new set of hull insurance clauses which is intended to reflect the needs and requirements of today's shipowners…
Carnival Legend Earns Perfect Scores
The new 88,500-ton Carnival Legend scored perfect 100s from both the U.S. Department of Public Health and Canadian Public Health Service during inspections in Baltimore and Halifax…
Seabulk International Reports 3Q Results
Seabulk International, Inc. reported a net loss, excluding charges related to its recent refinancing, of $2.8 million or $0.21 per diluted share for the quarter ended September 30, 2002.
Ocean Policy Commission to Meet in D.C.
The U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy will hold a meeting in Washington, DC on November 22, 2002 to discuss development of recommendations for a coordinated national ocean policy.
MTS National Advisory Council to Meet in NY
The Marine Transportation System (MTS) National Advisory Council, sponsored by the Secretary of Transportation, will meet in New York on November 14 and 15, 2002.
Nation’s Oldest Buoy Tender to Work Last Buoy
After 50 years of service, Coast Guard Cutter Cowslip, the oldest in the Coast Guard fleet will be going out on the Columbia River to work its last buoy, Friday.
Maritrans Reports 3Q Results
Maritrans Inc. announced its third quarter financial results, declared its quarterly dividend and announced an investor teleconference to discuss the quarter's results.
U.S. Customs Publishes Regulations
U.S. Customs Commissioner Robert C. Bonner announced the publication of final Customs regulations requiring sea carriers to provide cargo manifests 24 hours prior…
