Vessel Affected by Cyclone
Two vessels from the Australia based-Perkins Shipping fleet have found themselves at the mercy of tropical cyclone Craig. The master of the MV Balangut, a 1469 dwt tonne RoRo cargo vessel…
America Systems Facilitate with New Customs Rule
Americas Systems has implemented a solution geared for the U. S. Customs 24-hour rule compliance, allowing ocean carriers and NVOCCs to comply with new EDI and information…
GlobalSantaFe to Suspend Kuwait Drilling Ops
Iraq. rigs currently operating in Kuwait by March 17, 2003. The rigs will be secured and remain idle until the political climate in the area stabilizes. evacuate…
Wynn Installs Wipers for Fireboat
Wynn Marine has completed the installation of a window wiping system for a new Los Angeles Fireboat. production for the Los Angeles Fire Department by Nichols Bros. Builders, based in Washington.
Carnival Chooses Name
2005. Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani S.p.A.. itinerary have yet to be announced. The 952-ft. poolside eatery, and an upscale "steakhouse-style" supper club.
MSI Norfolk Opens New Labs
In January 2003 MarineSafety International's Norfolk Center began training in its new Radar/ARPA and ECDIS Labs. programs including ECPINS and TRANSAS, among others.
Oceanology International to be Held in New Orleans
The premier Oceanology International Americas 2003 Exhibition/The Oceanography Society Ocean (OI) Conference will be held inn New Orleans, La., at the Ernest M. Morial Convention Center on June 4-6.
TM Systems Awarded $2.1M Contract
TM Systems has been awarded a contract worth $2.1 million to supply two Stabilized Glide Slope Indicator (SGSI) systems to National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO).
Baumy Named Corps Engineering Chief
Walter Baumy Jr. New Orleans District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. while in college. Design Section, General Engineering Branch. engineering in 1976. He earned…
MARAD to Help States with Reefing
The U.S. reefs. states. process could take years. projects. vessels prior to transfer to states," said U.S. Transportation Norman Y. Mineta. a much-needed boost to this innovative program.
Seabulk Offshore Appoints Gray as VP
Seabulk Offshore has appointed Gerald A. Gray as Senior Vice President-International, effective immediately. Gray is responsible for Seabulk Offshore's operations in overseas markets…
Bollinger Delivers Second DH Barge to K-Sea
Transportation Corp., Staten Island, NY. '90 barge contract underway at Bollinger for K-Sea. 2002. in the second and fourth quarter of 2003. Inc. design. connection…
Barge Terminal Tilburg Celebrates Anniversary
Recently Barge Terminal Tilburg (BTT) celebrated its 5th anniversary. It was initiated in 1997 by road haulier Versteijnen Bros. on an location marked "impossible"…
Offshore Platform Model Introduced at London Seminar
Risk Management Solutions (RMS) hosted a seminar in London introducing the new RMS(TM) U.S. Offshore Platform model. Over 90 members of the insurance, reinsurance…
SeaWave’s New Stations Completed
SeaWave LLC announced the completion of two new communications stations in South Texas and Seattle, Wash. The new stations consist of multiple antenna arrays which…
Rep. Oberstar Named Port Person of the Year
U.S. Rep. James L. Oberstar, who is widely known among colleagues as "Mr. will receive the award Tuesday, March 25, at 8:30 a.m. keynote address. Monday, March 24, through Wednesday, March 26.
Maritime History: Mariners in the Artist's Eye
We couldn't say it never happens, but we doubt it is any too frequent: a fine artist, commission in hand and passion in heart, sets-up easel, mixes palette, and…
Maritime Security: Secretaries Mineta, Ridge 'Change Watch' of Coast Guard
It's Official. At a historic a 'Change of Watch' ceremony at the D.C. Stadium-Armory, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta transferred leadership of the U.S. Coast Guard to U.S.
Tanker Trends: ATB Construction Forges Ahead …. Just Not at Torrid 2002 Pace
Construction of Articulated Tug Barge units (ATB) continues to occupy a prominent place in the order books of several shipyards. However the pace of current building…
People & Company News: Trico Marine Reports 2002 and 4Q Results
Trico Marine Services, Inc. announced a net loss for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2002 of $14.4 million, or $(0.40) per share (diluted), after an extraordinary item…