Marco Joins OceanConnect
Strategic Advisor effective January 15, 2003. "Mike Marco was a chief architect of one of the most highly successful ship brokerage firms. His shipping expertise is unparalleled.
First Wave Terminates Contract with Crest Hidayat Limited
First Wave/Newpark Shipbuilding announced today that it has terminated its contract with Crest Hidayat Limited, a Malaysian company, due solely to the failure of…
Seatronics Release Upgraded seascan Systems
Seatronics Ltd., have recently announced the addition of two new models to their range of ground discrimination systems. Replacing the existing 100 and 200 models…
A&P Group Reports Positive Outlook
"Ship repair in the U.K. is looking positive for 2003" say the A&P Group, who has confirmed that all 14 of their dry docks are full with various vessels under repair, refit and conversion.
Bullfrog Boats Reports Record Year
According to Bullfrog Boats, 2002 proved to be a record-breaking year at the Bellingham, Wash.,-based builder of rigid hull, inflatable-style (RIB) boats. Business surpassed expectations…
Ports Praise Funding But Need More
measures but cited government figures indicating that the sum represents just a fraction of what ports need to secure the nation's water borders. "U.S. ports are…
C-TPAT Expanded to Include Domestic Ports
Customs will begin taking applications on January 21 from domestic port authorities and marine terminal operators for participation in the Customs-Trade Partnership program.
FMC Issues Order on Status of Hai Hua Shipping
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued an Order with regard to various petitions and requests filed by Hai Hua Shipping Co., Ltd. (HASCO). The company…
Dangers of Conflicting Actions in Collision Avoidance
The IMO issued Safety of Navigation Circular 226 entitled Dangers of Conflicting Actions in Collision Avoidance
EDS Secures Contracts with German Shipyards
EDS announced product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services contracts with three leading German shipyards. Valued at $10 million, the contracts with Blohm + Voss…
Faroe Islands becomes Associate Member of IMO
The Faroe Islands has become an Associate Member of IMO, following the deposit with the United Nations of notification to this effect by Denmark. IMO now has 162…
Loran Station Kodiak to Hold Change of Command
The Coast Guard Loran Station here will hold a Change of Command Ceremony at 9 a.m. Tuesday. Senior Chief Robert A. Merick will relieve Chief Richard J. Isabelle…
