Oceaneering International Announces Award of Navy Contract
Oceaneering International, Inc. announced the award of a one year contract with four option years for the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) Planning Yard services to provide design…
New York Gala Introduces Meridian Yachts
With the New York City harbor as a backdrop, on August 8 the public got a sneak preview of the new Meridian line, which will be introduced during the 2003 model year. William J.
SISCO's Fast-Pass Receives U.S. Patent
Fast-Pass, an innovative high-tech access control system invented by SISCO's CEO, Anthony Zagami, has been granted a U.S. patent. The device, which is used to identify…
A&P Birkenhead Welcomes First Vessel
A&P Birkenhead has drydocked its first vessel since A&P Group acquired the facility in 2001. The vessel involved is a 1,537dwt general cargo vessel Kay L, which…
World Oil Supply Report Now Available
The World Oil Supply Report,a new study published by energy analysts Douglas-Westwood is now available. The World Oil Supply Report considers all existing and potential…
Government Update: Maritime Security and the Hazards of Unilateralism
The United States Congress is working hard to enact maritime security legislation. At the same time and under the leadership of the United States, the International…
World Oil Supply Report Now Available
The World Oil Supply Report, new study published by energy analysts Douglas-Westwood is now available. The World Oil Supply Report considers all existing and potential…
Germanischer Lloyd Classifies New Tankers
Classed by Germanischer Lloyd, the 31,600 dwt Seychelles Pride is a new addition to GL's stable of technologically sophisticated double-hull product tankers. Designed…
A&P Group Opens Recently Acquired Facilities
The A&P Group has announced the opening of recently acquired facilities. In addition to their existing dry docks in Tyne, Falmouth and Southampton, the Group has…
Comprehensive Seaport and Container Security Act of 2002
The official text of the Comprehensive Seaport and Container Security Act of 2002, introduced by Sen. Feinstein (D-CA) on the last day before Congress recessed for the summer, has been released.
Raytheon Awarded Contract
Raytheon Co., Naval and Maritime Integrated Systems, Portsmouth, R.I., is being awarded a $12,786,487 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the design, build, test and…
Trailer Bridge Reports 2Q Results
Trailer Bridge, Inc. reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2002 highlighted by a significantly reduced losses, profits in the months of…
Plaintiffs Cannot Be Seamen When Not Sail in Navigable Waters
In Solomon v. Blue Chip Casino, Inc., 2002 WL 1763935 (Ind.App. July 31, 2002), the court found the casino boat worker plaintiffs (a slot representative and a table…
Fishing Vessel Master's Violates Primary Duty
In Northern Queen, Inc. v. Kinnear, 2002 WL 1799711 (9th Cir. August 7, 2002), the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held that Blake Kinnear, master (and 22 percent owner) of the F/V LIN J…
Coast Guard Seeks Applicants for NOSAC
In the August 2, 2002, Federal Register, the Coast Guard solicits applicants for five (5) positions on NOSAC, its advisory committee on matters affecting the offshore industry.
Coast Guard Publishes Supplemental NPRM
In the August 9, 2002, Federal Register, the Coast Guard publishes a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to solicit further comment on its previous NPRM entitled…
Coast Guard Seeks Comments on Guidelines
In the August 6, 2002, Federal Register, the Coast Guard seeks comments on proposed assessment criteria to be used by Designated Examiners when evaluating candidates…
TT Club Appoints Lewin as COO
TT Club, the transport and logistics industry's provider of insurance and related risk management services has appointed Colin Lewin as Chief Operating Officer, effective October 1, 2002.
Port of Amsterdam Records Growth
by 3% to reach 35.9 million tons compared to the same period last year. 2.2% to 25.7 million tons and 6.9% to 9.9 million tons respectively. cargo categories improved performance. million tons.
Port of Le Havre Container Traffic sets Record
handled over 155,000 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) in July. 2002. total cargo tonnage at 69.5 million.
