CSR Tracks Unscrupulous Recruiting Firm
The Center for Seafarers' Rights (CSR) of the Seamen's Church Institute of New York & New Jersey is again protesting the illegal recruiting practices of Al-Najat Marine Shipping LLC.
BIMCO to Meet With Officials in Washington
BIMCO announced that it has arranged for meetings to take place this week with high ranking officials from the U.S. Customs Service, the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)…
Horizon Offshore Announces International Certifications
Horizon Offshore, Inc., announced its achievement of two internationally recognized certifications. Norwegian classification society Det Norske Veritas (DNV) has…
New IMO Routing Measures other than Traffic Separation Schemes
Schemes It reports on new routing measures adopted by IMO that will come into effect on December 1, 2002. Florida Keys generally, Malpelo Island, the Washington coast…
NTSB and Coast Guard Agree on Rules
The National Transportation Safety Board and the U.S. Coast Guard have concluded a new agreement setting out each agency’s role in the investigation of major marine shipping accidents.
Northrop Grumman to Construct New DDG 51-Class Destroyers
The U.S. Navy today awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation a contract valued at $1.9 billion to build four additional DDG 51-class Aegis-guided missile destroyers.
Ingram Marine Announces Executive Promotions
Ingram Marine Group announced the following executive leadership promotions. David Sehrt, former Vice President of Operations and Engineering for Ingram Barge Company…
MOL Receives Top Ocean Carrier Ranking from Shippers
MOL has received the highest overall score in the ocean-shipping category from shippers participating in Logistics Management and Distribution Report’s annual Quest for Quality Program.
Bromma Conquip's Board of Directors to Change
Christer Granskog, President and CEO of Bromma Conquip's sister company Kalmar Industries, has been named as the new Chairman of the Board of Bromma Conquip. The…
Houston Celebrates Rickmers Hamburg's Maiden Voyage
success of the Superflex Heavy MPC (multi-purpose container carrier) vessel's maiden voyage. Delivered June 20, Rickmers Hamburg's trip has taken her from Shanghai…
Houghton Joins Hawaiian Tug & Barge/Young Brothers
Hawaiian Tug & Barge and Young Brothers, Ltd. announced the appointment of Mark Houghton as Vice President of Maritime Operations. He succeeds Mark Cohen who moved to the mainland.
Austal to Build Diesel-Powered Catamaran
Australian shipbuilder Austal Ships will design and build the world’s most powerful diesel-powered catamaran for Canadian American Transportation Systems (CATS).
High Speed Fishing/Dive Catamaran Delivered to Asia
The most recent application of Image Marine’s expertise in producing custom vessels for comfort and recreation afloat is a 72-ft. (22 m) aluminium catamaran destined for the waters of South East Asia.
Palermo Senator Security Zones Canceled
The U.S. Coast Guard has canceled the security zones previously established around the M/V PALERMO SENATOR. Indications are that the radiation detected was emitted by a cargo of clay tiles.
Northrop Grumman to Supply Navigation, Communications Systems for SFPA
Northrop Grumman Corporation's Sperry Marine business unit has been selected to provide the Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency's (SFPA) newest patrol vessel with…
Retired Rear Adm. Foley to Head Northrop Grumman Gulfport Facility
Northrop Grumman Corporation's Ship Systems sector announced today that retired Rear Adm. John B. "Jay" Foley III, USN, one of the U.S. Navy's outstanding leaders during a 33-year career…
Corps Releases Plan for Comment
The United States Army Corps of Engineers today released the draft Civil Works Strategic Plan for a 30-day comment period. The objective of the plan is to provide…
Seaport Security Grants
Ray Barberesi, Director, Office of Ports and Domestic Shipping, U.S. Security Grant awards and the impending announcement of a second round of grants. The presentation will be made at the U.S.
NOAA Implements Nationwide Strategic Planning Program
The Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will hold a meeting on September 18, 2002 in Boston, Mass. to gather input for its new strategic plan…
Maritime Lien Without a Maritime Contract
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that a party may have a maritime lien under the Federal Maritime Lien Act without having a maritime contract.
