Dresser-Rand Signs SSA with DLA
Dresser-Rand recently announced the signing of a Strategic Supplier Alliance (SSA) with the Navy's Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). In a recent letter to Dresser-Rand, Keith W.
Coast Guard Assist Injured Crewman
A Coast Guard helicopter crew from Air Station New Orleans airlifted an injured crewman suffering from a blow to the head aboard the fishing vessel MISS JADE, approximately…
Thales Offers New GPS Compass
Thales Navigation’s new 3011 GPS compass meets the requirements of modern navigation systems, including radar, ARPA radar, automatic pilot, data acquisition for bathymetry…
SOLAS and Mandatory Codes Go into Effect
competence of crews sailing on ships carrying solid bulk cargoes, entered into force on January 1. and assessment of damage to the cargo spaces, hatch covers and ballast tanks.
MPA Releases ANL Indonesia
The Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) have stated that the captain and crew of the ANL INDONESIA have been given permission to leave Singapore, following an undertaking by the employer…
Ridge Nominated as Secretary of Homeland Security
The White House sent to the Senate the Nominations of Thomas J. Ridge to be Secretary of Homeland Security and Gordon England to be Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security.
Blue Ridge Officers Complete Training
The U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet command ship, USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19), is outfitted with the latest command, control, and communications technology in order to effectively…
Tonnage Tax Regime Tightens
The Inland Revenue issued new anti-avoidance legislation in December, which will have a significant impact on tonnage tax companies that lease vessels. "These changes…
Smedvig to Build New Tender Rig in Southeast Asia
Smedvig has entered into an agreement with Malaysia Shipyard and Engineering Sdn Bnd in South Malaysia for the purpose of building a new self erecting tender rig. including the derrick equipment set.
P&O Princess Closer to Carnival Deal
Carnival and P&O Princess have entered into an agreement to combine the two companies through a dual listed company structure. transaction to P&O Princess shareholders. satisfied. available capacity.
MITAGS to Offer Ship Security Officer Training
Glen Paine, Executive Director, the Maritime Institute of Technology & Graduate Studies (MITAGS) and Pacific Maritime Institute (PMI) has announced that a new training…
