MTS Meeting Set for Long Beach
On August 13-14, the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council (MTSNAC) is scheduled to consider an industry proposal to upgrade the nation's marine infrastructure.
BC Ferries to Issue Request for Expressions of Interest
BC Ferries is issuing a Request for Expressions of Interest—both locally and internationally—for the construction of a new, intermediate-size ferry. route, which…
Six NAVSEA Commands Designated as CITEs
The Secretary of the Navy recently designated 13 Navy and Marine Corps depot maintenance activities, including six Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) field activities…
Rudy Giuliani to Appear at Meridian Yachts Launch
Former New York City mayor Rudolph Giuliani will be present at 1 p.m. today at Chelsea Piers, Pier 59 in New York City, to support the Meridian Yachts launch from Brunswick Corporation.
Derecktor Shipyards Premieres Passenger Ferry to NYWT
New York Water Taxi has accepted the delivery of Mickey Murphy - the first in a series of 53-ft. (16.1 m) passenger ferries constructed by Derecktor Shipyards. The bright yellow boats…
Lockheed Martin Renames Maritime Business
Lockheed Martin has re-named its Marine Traffic Management business to better reflect its capabilities in the areas of marine navigation, coastal and harbor surveillance and homeland security.
Halter Launches First J&L Barge
Halter Marine has launched the Capella (the brightest star in the constellation Auriga) an 80,000-barrel tank barge for J&L, Inc. The barge, the first project Halter has undertaken for J&L…
New Cutter for Port of London Features Cat Power
The U.K.'s largest Port Authority has specified a Caterpillar 3056 marine engine to provide propulsion power onboard a new 32-ft. (9.7-m) salvage cutter. The Port…
SMI: Helping to Spread British Marine Technology Worldwide
Since the time of the Romans, the evolution and development of the maritime sector has been of vital importance to Britain's commercial and economic interests. Early…
Rolls-Royce Helps Power Combat Boat Success
Versatile, small high-speed craft are becoming an essential tool for modern naval and paramilitary forces, however the roles of these vessels are expanding. Rolls…
Coast Guard Searches for Missing Boaters
Coast Guard crews from Alabama and Florida are searching this morning for three boaters approximately three to five nautical miles north of Dog Island in St. George Sound…
Crowley to Receive Approval to Participate in C-TPAT
Crowley Liner Services has received word that its C-TPAT application, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been approved by U.S. Customs. This approval makes Crowley…
International Maritime Associates Relocates
International Maritime Associates (IMA) recently expanded its Ft. Lauderdale offices, moving to a new location central to major shipyards, deep water dockage and local yachting vendors.
Spiegel Grove: Saved to be Sunken
It was supposed to be the world's largest artificial coral reef for scuba diving, located off the coast of Key Largo. More than eight years ago, a group of divers…
Raising the Kursk
When news broke regarding the explosion onboard and sinking of the Russian nuclear submarine Kursk in August 2000, the world watched with wonder as a massive rescue…
Vosper Thornycroft Takes A “Bite” Out of Technology
Demonstrating a long-term commitment to its U.K. industrial base, Vosper Thornycroft is scheduled to start production next spring at a new, £40-million ($60-million)…
Opportunities Plentiful
In considering activities in the U.S. maritime industry for the short and long term, it is unwise to start the conversation without a mention of the patrol and defense…
Editor's Note
At press time, the political debate surrounding the creation and final details of the Homeland Security Department was still being vehemently debated, rightfully…
Keppel Acquires Interest in Verolme Botlek for $17.9 Million
Through its offshore rig-building division Keppel FELS Ltd., Keppel Corp. signed a preliminary contract with Verolme Botlek b.v. to attain an 85 percent interest…
MarAd’s Schubert: Building a Better U.S. Business
In part one of a two-part series, William G. Schubert, the new U.S. Maritime Administrator (MarAd) speaks with H. Clayton Cook, Jr. about the current standing and…
