U.S. Navy: Reagan Cuts an Imposing Path
From the USS Monitor to Theodore Roosevelt's "Great White" fleet to today's development of the Littoral Combat Ship, the U.S. Navy, its mission and its physical…
Japanese TSL a Reality
Long discussed as the embodiment of next-generation marine technology, the Japanese "Techno-Superliner" (TSL) is now a reality. The 14,500 grt TSL will be built from aluminum and measure 460 x 98 ft.
Spain: IZAR Shows Its Mettle in the Gas Sector
As the sole shipbuilding organization outside eastern Asia with a current involvement in the construction of large LNG carriers, IZAR is determined to maintain a long-term position in a promising…
The Automated Ship : LCS and Deepwater Share Much
The U.S. Navy and Coast Guard are working closely together to meet their respective operational challenges while developing their future fleets. The Navy's Littoral…
The Automated Ship: Challenger to the Last Steam Bastion
Over the years, a succession of alternatives to steam turbine propulsion for large LNG carriers has been rolled-out by the marine engineering industry. Nonetheless…
The Automated Ship: An Easier Path to Upgrading
A pragmatic European research initiative aimed at enabling ships already in service to more easily and more rapidly benefit from advances in computer and control…
Government Update: Open Letter to the U.S. Coast Guard Regarding Maritime Security
On December 30, 2002, the U.S. Coast Guard published a Notice of meetings and a request for comments relating to maritime security (67 Fed. Reg. 79742). Following…
Vessels: ULCC: Hellespont Alhambra Proves Efficient
Hellespont Alhambra is the first of the series of four new ultra-high spec double hull ULCCs delivered to Piraeus, Greece-based Hellespont Group. At the beginning of February…
Editor’s Note
I’ve been to many ship and boatbuilding facilities ... domestic and foreign; large and small; modern and antiquated. In fact, traveling to shipyards, witnessing…
Trinity Marine Hosts Launching Ceremony
Trinity Marine Products held a barge launching ceremony on February 14 at its Madisonville, La., barge-building facility. This Barge Launch marks the completion…
Crowley Adds Third Weekly Sailing
fixed-day sailing from Gulfport, Miss. Nicaragua and El Salvador in Central America. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from Gulfport. service include the Crowley Express and Mar Caribe.
Senators Call for Increased Security Funding
Senators Fritz Hollings (D-SC), Charles Schumer (D-NY), and Patty Murray (D-WA) issued a Press Release
Contship Offers Enhanced Service
North America - Mediterranean container shipping trade. The frequency of its service between ports on the U.S. 3300 teu. Middle East and Indian sub-continent. responsibility…
Keppel Offshore & Marine Awarded Contracts Worth $55M
Business units of Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd have secured $55 million worth of contracts. Keppel Singmarine, the specialized shipbuilding division, will build…
Boston Whaler Opens New Facility
A grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony were held at the new Boston Whaler Commercial and Government Products manufacturing facility in Edgewater, Fla.
SUNY Maritime College Hosts Annual Awards Night
The Alumni Association, SUNY Maritime College, will host its annual Awards Night on Thursday, March 27 at the New York Athletic Club in New York City. Captain Robert E.
Kane Appointed Pres. of Rolls-Royce Marine Electrical Systems Division
Rick Kane has been appointed as President of Rolls-Royce's new Marine Electrical Systems business. Kane was formerly President and Chief Executive of Raymarine Ltd…
Coast Guard Responds to Sinking Tug
The Coast Guard responded to the tugboat, Titan that was taking on water in-between Alcatraz and Angel Island. Coast Guard Group San Francisco received a phone call at 7 a.m.
FMC Issues Cease Order Against Port Canaveral
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued an order assessing a civil penalty in the amount of $214,500 against the Canaveral Port Authority and ordered that it…
Hanson Retires from San Francisco DryDock
Carl Hanson, president and general manager of San Francisco Drydock (SFD), one of seven United States Marine Repair (USMR)ship repair facilities , including Southwest…
