Helberg Receives AAPA Service Award
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) honored Davis Helberg, Executive Director of the Duluth Seaway Port Authority, with its ImPORTant Service Award…
STN ATLAS Marine Electronics Wins Contract
STN ATLAS Marine Electronics has been awarded a contract worth $5.9 million by Kroeger Werft for the electrical equipment for the new 308-ft. research vessel, Maria S. Merian.
Wärtsilä Confirms Layoffs at Turku
Negotiations with personnel representatives at Wärtsilä's Turku Factory have concluded. The factory will implement temporary layoffs in order to adjust the capacity to prevailing production volume.
Wages Push Up Operating Costs
Shipping accountant and business consultant Moore Stephens says a five per cent rise in crew wages last year has pushed up total operating costs for most types of ship.
Izar And Rolls-Royce Plan High Speed Cargo Vessel
Spanish shipbuilder and designer IZAR and Rolls-Royce announced plans for a new European High Speed Cargo Vessel which is intended to be a cost-effective short-sea…
Stolt Offshore S.A. Lowers 2002 Guidances
Stolt Offshore S.A. of Mexico. about breakeven. to retire from his position as CEO effective immediately. Vossier will continue to serve as a member of the Board.
Navy Awards GD $48.2M
The U.S. Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, a $48.2 million modification to an existing contract for…
NASSCO Delivers the USNS Soderman
National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), today announced the delivery of the USNS Soderman (T-AKR 317) to the U.S. Navy.
AAPA Presents Awards
Thirty-two ports received 60 Communications awards, two ports won awards for information technology projects, and five ports were recognized for outstanding Environmental…
Port Newark Container Terminal Celebrates Grand Opening
The Port Newark Container Terminal (PNCT) will celebrate its official grand opening of the $175 million terminal redevelopment project at a ribbon-cutting ceremony tomorrow, September 26, 2002.
Firms in the Frame for Liberia Monitoring
Three international accounting firms have submitted bids to monitor the way in which Liberian ship registry revenues are allocated for expenditure by the Liberian government.
SEAaT Represents Commitment to Finding Exhaust Emission Solutions
proactive and imaginative solutions to reducing exhaust emissions to air. sources. increase. And if the question of air pollution from marine sources is not addressed…
Four-Ship Boost for Diamond 53 Double Hull
A Consortium led by the U.K.-based Graig Group and its China-based subsidiary have given a major boost to the Diamond 53, a new, future-proof double-hull ultra-handymax bulk carrier design…
Northrop Grumman Receives OSHA Awards
Northrop Grumman Corporation announced today that its Newport News sector received two awards from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The…
MTN to Deploy Network Equipment and Software on Norwegian Cruise Line Ships
PCTEL, Inc. confirmed that it is providing its wireless access hardware and software products to the cruise line industry through its commercial agreement with Maritime…
Crosco Provides Offshore Drilling Services in Tunisia
Crosco Integrated Drilling & Well Services Co., Ltd. announced the commencement of drilling services for Thyna Petroleum Services (TPS). Drilling services are being…
Ports Urge Additional Funding for Port Security
U.S. public port authorities discussed the need for Federal legislation and continued Federal funding for maritime security. They urged Congress to appropriate additional…
Coast Guard Monitors and Prepares For Isidore
The Coast Guard is advising all mariners to take safety precautions while it works with local, state and other federal agencies to prepare for Isidore. The service…
Rowan Provides Contract Status of Offshore Rigs
Rowan Companies, Inc. announced that the current contract status of its offshore drilling fleet. In the Gulf of Mexico: Gorillas II, III, IV and VI are each operating under well-to-well contracts.
OceanConnect Shareholders Reflect on Two Years of Growth
OceanConnect's board of directors and shareholders reflected on two years of strong growth at the company's annual meeting, held yesterday in Oslo. brokerage with live, online competition.
