OSI Delivers ECPINS System For Lockheed Martin Sea SLICE
Offshore Systems International Ltd., a marine electronic navigation company with a strong defense niche, announced that it has completed the installation of its…
DOT Offers Electronic Notification
The U.S. Department of Transportation issued a press release stating that it is making its rulemakings more accessible by offering an electronic notification service…
Lifeboat Drill Mishap in Australia
The Australia Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) released a Safety Bulletin following a recent lifeboat drill mishap. A seaman was killed and two others were seriously…
International Coast Guards Geared up For Training
Senior Central American and U.S. Coast Guard officials met in Panama Thursday to discuss the outcome of the first-ever 82-ft. Patrol Boat Round-Up that had been…
Vice Admiral Ryan Assumes Presidency of SUNY Maritime College
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.
OT Africa Line Appoints a New Spanish Agent
OT Africa Line (OTAL), the specialist West African shipping line, has appointed a new Spanish agent, Isamar. part of the Bolloré Group. well integrated transport organization.
Comrod Launches New Multifunction Antenna System
Norway-based Comrod A/S has developed a new Multifunction Antenna System – MAS1. It allows simultaneous transmitting and multireceiving through a single cable and antenna – at the same time.
Alstom To Equip LNG With Electric Propulsion Technology
Alstom will be the first company in the world to install electric propulsion technology on a Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) carrier, which is being built at ALSTOM's Chantiers…
Carnival Orders Fourth Conquest Class Vessel
Cantieri Navali Italiani S.p.A. for the construction of a new 110,000-ton "Conquest-class" vessel for its Carnival Cruise Lines unit. fall 2005, approximately 14…
SMIT Salvage Team Responds in S. Africa and Venezuela
SMIT Salvage has been busy responding and providing emergency pollution prevention services to casualties off the South African coast and in the Orinoco River. SMIT…
Senate Version of Homeland Security Bill
The Senate Committee on Government Affairs released its version of the Homeland Security legislation. It is entitled the National Homeland Security and Combating Terrorism Act of 2002 (S. 2452).
Qualification for U.S. Deck and Engineering Ratings
The U.S. Coast Guard's National Maritime Center has issued a Policy Letter entitled Qualifications for Deck and Engineering Ratings. The letter clarifies requirements…
Foster Named as Next Self Defense Test Ship
When the Spruance-class destroyer USS Paul F. Foster (DD 964) is decommissioned next March, it will find new life as the next Self Defense Test Ship (SDTS) at Naval…
NSWC Crane Lends Support to Deployed John F. Kennedy
Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane recently teamed with Fleet Technical Support Center, Atlantic (FTSCLANT) and the staff at Commander Air Force, Atlantic Fleet…
Coast Guard Should Rethink Salvage and Firefighting Proposal, AWO Says
The Coast Guard's May 10 proposal to add costly and prescriptive salvage and firefighting provisions to its tank vessel response plan regulations should be overhauled…
MARIS Signs Joint Agreement with COSCO/ENS
Maritime Information Systems AS (MARIS) has signed a Joint Development Agreement with COSCO/ENS to produce a range of low cost navigation and marine IT products for the world shipping market.
New Dive Support Vessel Joins Gulf
Specialty Marine, a woman-owned corporation, has recently christened DSV Jean-Elaine. With a length of 180 ft., this fully equipped dive support vessel joined the Gulf fleet in December 2001.
SENESCO Announces Barge Contract
The Southeastern New England Shipbuilding Corporation (SENESCO) has signed a major barge contract for construction of a 171-ft. hopper barge that will have a holding capacity of 2,750 cubic yards.
Bunkerworld.com Launches Estonian Market Survey
Bunkerworld.com has launched one of the latest updated market surveys. The new updated market survey looks at Estonia, one of the growing bunker markets in the Baltic Sea.
Blount-Barker Awarded Contract For Conversion
Blount-Barker Shipbuilding signed a contract on April 15th with Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) to convert the M/V Essex to passenger only service. The 100 ft.
