CAE Valmarine Wins New Contracts
CAE Valmarine, part of CAE's Marine Controls division and a leader in automation systems for commercial ships, has signed new contracts worth approximately C$5 million.
NY/NJ Port Authority Launches New Cargo Distribution Plan
The Port Authority launched a unique barge and rail cargo distribution network that will provide jobs and economic activity for the region, speed the flow of goods…
Luxury Car Carrier Sinking in Channel
Rescuers on Sunday were thwarted by fog, as efforts continued to salvage the Norwegian-registered Tricolor, a ship carrying 2,900 luxury cars - reportedly BMW's…
Another Cruise, Another Batch of Sick Passengers
A mysterious outbreak of stomach ailments has again struck the cruise industry, the latest in a round of low level yet high profiles sickness attacks to hit the beleaguered cruise industry.
Venezuela Crisis Deepens, Oil Prices Soar
As the politically induced strikes continue to sweep Venezuela, oil prices jumped to a two month high, reflecting the lack of output from the world's fifth largest oil exporter.
Stelmar Shipping Announces Time Charters
Stelmar Shipping Ltd. has renewed an existing time charter for the Primar and an existing time charter for the Petromar. The company also announced that it has signed…
Teekay Buys Navion for $800M
Teekay Shipping Corporation announced that it will buy Statoil's wholly-owned shipping company, Navion ASA, on a debt free basis, for approximately $ 800 million in cash.
Lithuanian Shipping Privatization to Proceed
After a number of starts and stops, it appears that the new year will bring in fresh opportunities for shipping companies to expand fleets with Lithuanian fleet acquisitions.
Electric Boat Receives $38M for Sub Work
submarines. Work will be performed in Quonset, R.I. percent), and Groton, Conn. by September 2007. the current fiscal year. Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.
Intertanko Supports Malta and the Bahamas
Intertanko has given its support to the interventions of Malta and the Bahamas at the meeting of the International Maritime Organization in London today, protesting…
Geest North Sea Line to Introduce New Ships
Geest North Sea Line will introduce two 804TEU vessels into service in the course of 2004. Intermodal Transport & Logistics 2002 (ITL2002) in Rotterdam. been used…
Annual TRB Meeting in D.C.
The Transportation Research Board (TRB) of the U.S. National Science Foundation will hold its 82nd Annual Meeting
Disabled Tanker off Florida Coast
Coast Guard Marine Safety Office Miami is monitoring the progress of the Isarstern, a 529-ft. tanker disabled and adrift off the coast of Marathon, Fla. The Isle…
Proposal to Eliminate Crew List Visas
The U.S. Department of State has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would, if adopted, eliminate crew list visas for crew members on foreign ships…
Port of Albany to Get $3.3M for Container Barge Service
NYS Department of Transportation Commissioner John Boardman, Port Authority of New York/New Jersey Executive Director Joe Seymour and Albany Mayor Gerald D. Jennings…
Bollinger Completes 50 Boat CG Contract
What began in 1996 as a contract from the U. S. Coast Guard to Bollinger Shipyards, Inc., to build one 87-ft. Marine Protector Class Coastal Patrol Boat (CPB) with options…
Australia to Inspect All Single-Hull Tankers
All single-hulled oil tankers visiting Australian ports will be subject to increased inspections, under new measures to protect the marine environment announced today.
Training to Test Response to Ferry Hijacking
On December 16th, the U.S. Coast Guard, Washington State Patrol, and Washington State Ferries will be conducting a joint agency training exercise in Yukon Harbor, southwest of Blake Island.
Sperry Marine to Supply Ring Laser Systems for Egyptian Subs
Northrop Grumman Corporation's Sperry Marine business unit has been selected to supply new-generation ring laser gyro inertial navigation systems for four Egyptian Navy Romeo-class submarines.
Panama Canal Authority Signs UN Global Compact
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) signed the Global Compact, an initiative that promotes Corporate Social Responsibility in the private sector worldwide. The Global…
