USCG: Protecting the American People
Commemoration of the Sept. We pause at this time to recognize the sacrifice of the victims of the Sept. 11th attacks. Our deepest sympathy goes out to their families, loved ones, and to the survivors.
Prepping For Duty:High Tech Training for State-of-the-Art ATB
Just one look at the tug Sea Reliance and its companion barge 550-1 shows that Marine Transport Corp., a Crowley Maritime Corporation company, spared no effort to…
The ATB:A History of the State-of-the-Art
(This is Part I of a two-part series on the Articulated Tug Barge from Robert P. Hill. The American coastwise shipping business has grown in a way that differs from many other nations.
Wesmar Thrusters Propel Alaska Ferry to Success
For years the citizens of Prince of Wales Island in southeast Alaska were only able to commute to the Island of Ketchikan on a weekly basis, leaving them frustrated and isolated.
The Petroleum Connection
All of the growth markets in the commercial marine marketplace have something to do with petroleum. Supply and crew/supply boats directly support drilling activity…
One Net, Six Engines
In many areas of the world, boats with twin main engines are seen to have advantages over single-engined boats. For the pair trawlers of Hong Kong it is not a question…
Shipyards Work Together
NAVSEA’s Portsmouth Naval Shipyard teaming with General Dynamics Electric Boat (EB) is ahead of schedule this year on one of the Navy’s most challenging projects…
U.K. and the Campaign Against Terrorism
The UK Cabinet Office issued a Progress Report entitled, "The United Kingdom and the Campaign against Terrorism." On the maritime side, the report discusses the…
NTSB to Meet in D.C.
2002. Hook, N.J. on January 4, 2001 and the fire on the small passenger vessel SEASTREAK NEW YORK at Sandy Hook on September 28, 2001.
FMC Interim Order re HASCO
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued an interim order in its proceeding relating to Shanghai Hai Hua Shipping Co., Inc. (HASCO). The primary issue is whether…
Safety Alert: EPIRB Antenna Failure
The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a Safety Alert reporting that a high percentage of antennas attached to Satellite 406 Category I EPIRBs, product number 2754, manufactured by ACR Electronics, Inc.
Crescent Tankships Orders Innovative Product Tankers
Crescent Tankships, part of the U.K. shipping group Crescent, has ordered two innovative 3,500 dwt chemical and oil tankers from the Rousse Shipyard, Bulgaria.
Expo Attracts Top Officials
Top security and maritime officials from more than 22 countries will come together in New York next week to explore solutions for improving the security of international…
Videotel Expands to Meet Demands
Maritime training provider Videotel Marine International has announced a significant expansion of its computer-based training packages. Videotel has teamed-up with…
SLKB Shifts to Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc. announced Slovenske Lodenice Komarno, a.s. Bratislava (SLKB), a Slovakian shipbuilding company, has made a move to the Autodesk Inventor Series for its mechanical design needs.
Horizon Offshore Announces Award of Southeast Asia Award
Horizon Offshore, Inc. announced that P. T. Gunanusa Utama Fabricators of Indonesia recently awarded its subsidiary, P. T. Horizon Offshore Indonesia, a subcontract…
Crewing and Maritime Security
In the process of enhancing homeland and maritime security in the United States, the federal government is substantially increasing the burden on the owners, operators…
McGuigan Appointed to Prince Rupert Port Authority Board
The City of Prince Rupert and district of Port Edward, Canada, have selected David McGuigan as the new Municipal Representative on the Board of Directors of the Prince Rupert Authority.
SeaSecure and RiskWatch Create First Seaport & Shipping Security Risk Assessment Software
SeaSecure LLC and RiskWatch, Inc., announced a joint development project to create the first comprehensive maritime risk assessment software tool for seaport and shipping security…
MHI Launches the Hatsu Ethic
The Hatsu Ethic, the last in a series of five 6332TEU E-type container vessels for Hatsu Marine Ltd., London, was launched today by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI).
