Northrop Grumman Unloads Half-built Project America Ship to NCL
The saga of the now-defunct American Classic Voyages' U.S. Lines has seemingly come to a close with Northrop Grumman Corporation reaching an agreement on August…
Odds are Improving for Riverboat Casino Employees Seeking Jones Act Seaman Status
In 1991, casinos were legalized in the state of Louisiana through the passage of the Louisiana Gaming Act. Riverboat casinos have been operational in the state since 1993.
VAdm Ryan in Command of SUNY Maritime
Vice Admiral John R. Ryan assumed the presidency of the State University of New York Maritime College during a ceremony held aboard Empire State VI while it was docked in Dublin, Ireland.
AWO and U.S. Coast Guard Introduce CEMS
The American Waterways Operators (AWO) and the U.S. Coast Guard recently co-sponsored a workshop to introduce the Crew Endurance Management System (CEMS) to towing company personnel.
Hope Services’ 72-ft. Pushboats are a Higman Standard
Hope Services of Dulac, La., have built two more of their popular 72 x 30-ft. pushboats. These two, the eighteenth and nineteenth to the design, are for Higman Towing of Houston, Texas.
Larger Version of Successful Icelandic Fishing Boat
Following years of success both at home and in the export market of the 33-ft. Icelandic-built Cleopatra Fisherman boat, an enlarged 38-ft. model has been introduced…
Bollinger Delivers Innovative Lift Boat
Montco Offshore is the beneficiary of the latest innovative newbuild from the Bollinger Shipyards stable. The companies are touting the new L/B Myrtle, a 137.5 ft.
Fitch Ratings Upgrades Port’s Bond Rating
Fitch Ratings, an international credit rating firm, recently announced it has upgraded the Canaveral Port Authority $61 million of outstanding debt from “A-“ to…
U.S. Transportation Secretary Mineta to Commission Anti-Terror Unit
Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta presented 18 Transportation 9-11 Medals to government security officials and commission the Coast Guard’s newest anti-terror…
Eirik Raude Leaves Yard For Sea Trials
week period of sea trials. The rig will first undergo inclination testing followed by thruster and various system tests. These will be performed in sheltered waters.
Northrop Grumman Supplies Navigation Systems for New Cruise Ship
Royal Caribbean International's newest cruise ship Brilliance of the Seas, which completed its maiden voyage this summer, is equipped with twin state-of-the-art…
World Organization Task Force Meets in Brussels
A Task Force organized by the World Customs Organization today commenced work in Brussels with the aim of securing and protecting the international supply chain…
GE Marine Engines’ LM Gas Turbines Exceed 600,000 Hours
GE Marine Engines announced that 36 GE LM aeroderivative gas turbines have accumulated more than 600,000 hours operating aboard 16 fast ferries. "Fast ferry operators…
Fitch Ratings Upgrades Port’s Bond Rating
Fitch Ratings, an international credit rating firm, recently announced it has upgraded the Canaveral Port Authority $61 million of outstanding debt from “A-“ to…
New Cat C30 Cranks Out More Power
Caterpillar’s newC30 marine diesel engine is available for worldwide distribution. The electronically controlled C30 is in the same size class as the popular Cat 3412E…
Hartland Point Named at Harland and Wolff
The latest vessel to be constructed at Harland and Wolff Heavy Industries Ltd., was officially christened “Hartland Point” by Fiona De Pencier, the wife of Mr Theo de Pencier…
Austal Sells First Vehicle/Passenger Ferry to C.A.T.S
Austal Limited subsidiary, Austal Ships, has signed a contract with Canadian Transportation Systems (C.A.T.S) for a 282 ft. (86 m) catamaran. The high-speed vessel…
Standard Absorption Clause Welcomed by Industry
Insurance underwriters and average adjusters have welcomed the recent publication of BIMCO’s Standard General Average Absorption Clause. It is hoped that the initiative…
Customs Implements Cargo Targeting at All U.S. Ports
U.S. Customs officials have announced the next step in the agency's multi-tiered program to protect international commerce from terrorist infiltration. Customs introduced…
St. Lawrence Seaway Introduces AIS Technology
The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation and its Canadian partner, the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation, today unveiled a new Automatic Identification System (AIS)…
