U.S. Port Security Fee Scheme
During a meeting of the Conference Committee that is attempting to draft a unified U.S. Port Security Fee be assessed to fund various port security initiatives. $1 per metric ton of other cargo.
Trailer Bridge Awarded U.S. Patent
Trailer Bridge, Inc. announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) awarded Patent No. 6,416,264 on July 9, 2002 to Trailer Bridge as assignee…
Walker Engineering Announces Promotions
Michael DeLillo, recently received the promotion of vice president of sales & marketing for Walker. He first joined Walker Engineering in 1994 as the regional…
NORSHIPCO to Get USS Ramage
restricted availability on USS Ramage (DDG 61). also include miscellaneous repairs. Norfolk, Va., and is to be completed by November 2002. funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.
Port of Houston Moves Up to Sixth in the World
Association of Port Authorities. Chairman James T. Edmonds. new trade regulations. helped turn around a downward trend of steel imports. from 522,111 TEUs in the year 2001. the same period of 2001.
First tanker gets RINA Green Star
Clean Sea standards which until now have been applied only to passenger ships. Italian owner Mediterranea di Navigazione from Korea's Hyundai Mipo yard. features of the vessel.
Containerhsip ANL Excellence Cleared For Voyage
The containership ANL Excellence, which ran aground in Moreton Bay off Brisbane on July 21, has been given the all-clear to continue its voyage. The ship, which…
FMC Dismisses Action Against SC State Port Authority
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued an Order dismissing the proceeding against the South Carolina State Port Authority based on the recent U.S. Supreme…
House of Representatives Issue Conference Report
The U.S. House of Representatives issued the Conference Report on H.R. 4775, the 2002 Supplemental Appropriations Act for Further Recovery from and Response to Terrorist Attacks on the United States.
First Tanker Gets RINA Green Star
Italian classification society RINA has issued its Green Star environmental logo to the 35,000 dwt Shogun, in what is believed to be the first time a chemical/product…
MCA Detains 14 Foreign Ships in June
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced that 14 foreign ships were under detention in UK ports during June 2002 after failing port state control safety inspection.
Northrop Grumman To Supply Radar Systems For New U.S. Submarines
Northrop Grumman Corporation's Sperry Marine unit has been awarded a contract to supply new-generation radar systems for two new Virginia-class attack submarines.
Elliott Bay Design Lands Level of Effort Contract
Seattle-based Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) announces that it has secured another 4-year Level of Effort contract with Washington State Ferries (WSF). This is…
Transas Launches Enhanced Navi-Sailor
In mid-July, Transas commercially launched the latest version of its new-generation marine navigation and information system, Navi-Sailor 3000. The Navi-Sailor 3000…
Adm. James M. Loy To Take Agency Helm
Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta today accepted the resignation of John W. Magaw, the Under Secretary of Transportation for Security. Magaw, who has…
Commission Authorizes Italian State Aid
The Commission has decided to authorize an Italian aid scheme granting an incentive to shipowners for the elimination of single hull tankers over 20 years of age.
Pacific Oil Spill Task Force to Meet in Tacoma
The Pacific States/British Columbia Oil Spill Task Force will hold its 2002 annual meeting in Tacoma on July 23. The meeting will last from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Sheraton Tacoma Hotel…
Inland Shipping Company Jade Orders Tanker
Inland shipping company Jade ordered a tanker with a loading capacity of 10,000 tons. The inland vessel will be 135 m. long, 20 m. wide, gets a draught of 4.2 m and contains 28 tanks.
New Center for Empty Containers
In June a dedicated terminal for empty containers was opened on the Maasvlakte. The company Delta Container Services (DCS) is a joint venture between Kramer Container Depots and ECT.
NYK Establishes European Unit
NYK Line has established an office in Rotterdam for the management of inland transport and equipment. This North Continental Office (NCO) employs some twenty logistical…
