Williams Commissions New Offshore Platform
A unit of Williams has announced that it has commissioned a new production handling platform in federal waters approximately 60 miles south of Mobile Bay, Ala. Gas production from approximately 35…
Panama Canal Toll Collections Down
2002 were $396 million. budget. had been 9,087. percent below the same period last year.
Royal Caribbean To Christen Brilliance of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International has added to its fleet Brilliance of the Seas, the cruise line's second Radiance-class ship, in a ceremony in Eemshaven, Netherlands.
FMC Amends Financial Responsibility Regulations
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has amended its rules on passenger vessel financial responsibility for nonperformance of transportation by eliminating the availability of self-insurance…
USACE Propose L.A. Marine Terminal Improvement Projects
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a notice of intent to prepare a draft Environmental Impact Statement/Subsequent Environmental Impact Report for a permit…
BV launches port safety, environment code
France's Bureau Veritas (BV) launched a code of practice and certification scheme for the management of safety and environmental protection in ports. improving the image of the port.
Navy League of the United States Presents Annual Awards
Commander Scott B. To a Navy officer who has made an outstanding contribution to the high standards of leadership traditional in the naval service. Admiral Claude V.
Sea Containers Acquires Part of Silja
Sea Containers Ltd. passenger transport operator, marine container lessor and leisure industry investor, today announced that it has increased its shareholding in…
Edmonds Reappointed as Chairman of Port or Houston Authority
James T. Council and the Harris County Board of Commissioners. manner. in this region for future generations," Edmonds said. base in the rest of the world. Port…
KMSS Signs Royal Caribbean Deal
Cruises Limited (RCCL), out of the Meyer Weft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. The contract is worth $3.2 million in total. to leave the yard imminently. launched next year and in 2004.
VADM Balisle takes helm at NAVSEA
Vice Adm. Phillip M. Balisle assumed command of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) in Washington D.C. on June 28. the Chief of Naval Operations staff at the Pentagon, succeeds Vice Adm.
Defense Mission Systems Secures Contract
Northrup Grumman Corp., Defense Mission Systems, Virginia Beach, Va., is being awarded a $6,916,010 cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery and indefinite-quantity…
ISM Code Enters Second Phase of Implementation
The International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (ISM Code) became mandatory for most ships trading internationally on July 1, 2002.
EnSolve Completes First European Petroliminator Installation
EnSolve Biosystems has completed its first European trial of its IMO and USCG approved PetroLiminator® Oil Water Separator. The PetroLiminator 100 was fitted in…
Navy League Cites NY Council for Excellence
The Navy League of the United States announced the winners of its Council awards for their outstanding activities and operations in 2001. Awards were presented by National President Timothy O.
New SOLAS Regulations Go into Effect
Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) affecting many aspects of ship safety go into effect on July 1, including a new…
Rogers Appointed President of Seabulk Towing
Seabulk International, Inc. announced the appointment of Kenneth M. Rogers as President of its Seabulk Towing subsidiary. He was also elected a corporate Senior Vice President…
Northrop Grumman To Acquire TRW for $60 per Share in Stock
Northrop Grumman Corporation and TRW Inc. jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement. The combination will position Northrop Grumman…
Senate and House Appoint Maritime Conferees
legislation. The conferees will work through the many differences between the Port and Maritime Security Act of 2001 (S. 1214, as passed by the Senate on December 20…
Marshall Islands Observe ISM Code Before Deadline
The Marshall Islands can confirm that all vessels on its ships register affected by Phase II of the International Safety Management (ISM) code were in full compliance ahead of the July 1 deadline.