FMC Issues Vessel Financial Responsibility Proposal
application form, and make a number of technical adjustments to the Performance and Casualty regulations. January 8, 2003.
Horizon Offshore Receives Southeast Asia Contract
Horizon Offshore, Inc.’s subsidiary, Horizon Marine Construction, Ltd., has been awarded a contract by Brunei Shell Petroleum Company Sdn. Bhd (BSP) to perform several…
President Bush Announces STAR Initiative
enhance security while increasing trade. and enhancing security in seaports and airports.
Rodriquez Cantieri Navali Launches Fast Ferry
“Ramon Llull” (yard number 311), an 84 meter all aluminium fast ferry being built for Balearia Eurolinies Maritimes, was launched today at Rodriquez’s yard in Pietra Ligure, Italy.
Vistas Construction Awarded Contract
Vistas Construction of Illinois, Chicago, Ill., was awarded on Oct. damage reduction. Work will be performed in Chicago, Ill., and is expected to be completed by April 30, 2004.
Chief Engineer Sentenced in Tacoma
Chun Do Oh, Chief Engineer of the M/V Rubin Stella sentenced to twelve months plus one day in prison for presenting false entries in an Oil Record Book to the United States Coast Guard.
Engineer Pleads Guilty to Pollution Charge
Duk Jo Jeong, a first assistant engineer of a Toyota car carrier ship, pled guilty to making a false statement to the United States Coast Guard concerning the disposal of waste oil aboard the Cygnus.
Report Examines Security Issues
The Council on Foreign Relations issued a report entitled America Still Unprepared America Still in Danger. The report concludes that the United States remains…
Grimaldi Group Returns to A&P
As part of the Partnership Agreement between Grimaldi Group, Naples and the U.K.'s A&P Group signed earlier this year, the Italian shipping company recently awarded…
MARCAS Awards Contract to Unitor
Ship supply specialist Unitor, has entered into a three-year sole supply contract with MARCAS, the Bermuda-based marine purchasing group. MARCAS’ members, who include the V.
World Maritime Body Elects MMA President
President Leonard H. Tyler of Maine Maritime Academy was elected chairman of the International Association of Maritime Universities (IAMU) at the group's recent conference in Rockport, Maine.
Shipbuilding Symposium Attracts Record Crowd
The annual Ship Production Symposium had as many as 600 attendees, many from the shipbuilding and repair industry, academia and government, gathered at Boston’s…
FBI Issues New Warning
On October 23, the FBI issued an intelligence update warning state and local law enforcement of recent reporting that Al Qaeda is targeting the U.S. railway and petroleum sectors.
NSWC Carderock Division to House $12.9M Maritime Tech Center
The Naval Surface Warfare Center's Carderock Division (NSWCCD) will be the home for the new National Maritime Technology Information Center (NMTIC) here. The Military…
Hampton Roads Cutter Returns Home
Coast Guard Cutter Legare is scheduled to return home today following a 44-day patrol covering the Chesapeake Bay and the Florida Straits. During the heightened…
ConocoPhillips Reports 3Q Results
ConocoPhillips has reported third-quarter net operating income of $456 million, or 94 cents per share, compared with $373 million, or $1.33 per share, for the same period a year ago.
Royal Caribbean Acknowledges P&O Merger with Carnival
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. today noted the decision announced earlier by the Board of P&O Princess Cruises, withdrawing its recommendation of the merger agreed…
The Heron Lands at Fisher Island
Seattle-based Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) is proud to announce that the Heron, the fourth vessel to join the Fisher Island fleet, has been delivered. Built by…
Carnival Takes Delivery of Carnival Conquest
Carnival Cruise Lines has taken delivery of the new 110,000-ton Carnival Conquest. Billed as the largest "Fun Ship" ever constructed, the Carnival Conquest’s official…
President and Proprietor of TOTE Passes Away
Robert B. "Bob" McMillen, born July 10, 1935, died October 12, 2002 at his home in Bellevue, Washington, following an extended illness. VanHorn officiating. Seahawks Coach Emeritus, Chuck Knox.
