MariTEL Discontinues Voice Network
After over 30 years of service to mariners across the United States, MariTEL is discontinuing Marine radio voice communications service, effective June 6, 2003,…
FMC Allows Amicus Briefs
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued an Order allowing non-parties to file amicus curiae briefs in an action involving Sea-Land Service, Inc. In doing so…
Decca BridgeMaster E Accepted for AIS Display
Northrop Grumman Corporation's Sperry Marine business unit announced that its Decca BridgeMaster E marine radars have been type accepted by QinetiQ for display of…
M.V. Midnight Sun Embarks on Maiden Voyage
Totem Ocean Trailer Express, Inc. new vessels, the M. departing Tacoma, Washington at 3:00 A. M. on Wednesday, April 23. Midnight Sun is scheduled to arrive at the…
Unidynamics Passes NQA-1 Nuclear Quality Audit
Bechtel National Inc. completed an audit of Unidynamics’ Quality Assurance system to insure Unidynamics’ quality systems meet ASME NQA-1 Nuclear Quality Assurance requirements.
Offshore News: Offshore Companies in the News
• Diamond Offshore Drilling Limited, completed the previously announced acquisition of the third-generation semisubmersible drilling rig Omega. The rig, purchased for $65 million…
Salvage: Rescuing an Abandoned RoRo in the N. Atlantic
On January 23, 2003, having experienced main engine failure and at the mercy of storm force wind and seas, the crew of the 7,598 dwt RoRo vessel Camilla requested…
News: Lakes Shipping Down 1.4 Percent in 2002
Dry-bulk cargo movement on the Great Lakes totaled 162.3 million net tons in 2002, a decrease of 1.4 percent compared to 2001 and a drop of 6 percent compared to the 5-year average.
Coast Guard Establishes New IRVMC
Center (IRVMC) in St. certain barges along the river system 24-hours a day. presence and maritime. barges containing certain dangerous cargoes from the new operational center.
General Maritime Announces First Quarter Results
General Maritime Corporation reported its financial results for the first quarter 2003. prior year period. 36,964,770 for the first quarter 2003 and 37,000,000 for the prior year period. Peter C.
Austral USA to Deliver Dinner Cruise Boat to Cloud Nine
Early next month, Austral USA will deliver a new dinner cruise boat to Cloud Nine of New York. The company specializes in high end corporate and wedding dinner cruises in the New York harbor.
OSI Receives Orders for Canadian and Danish Navies
Offshore Systems International Ltd. (OSI) announced that its systems division, Offshore Systems Ltd. (OSL), has received follow-on orders from the Canadian and the Danish navies worth $980,461.
Gorilla V to Resume Drilling
Rowan Companies announced that its Super Gorilla class jack-up, Gorilla V, will resume drilling for EnCana Corporation under a contract which was suspended in 2002.
Coast Guard Investigates Cruise Ship Threat
The U.S. Coast Guard and other federal agencies are investigating a security threat made against the cruise ship Legend of the Seas. A handwritten note threatening…
BIMCO Launches Solid Cargo Database
BIMCO has launched the BIMCO Solid Cargo Database as an additional feature on the BIMCO website. According to Niels Bjørn Mortensen, Senior Manager, BIMCO Marine Department…
Bergesen Board Recommendation Shareholders to Accept World Nordic Offer
accept the offer from World Nordic Aps to buy all shares of Bergesen. registered as shareholders as of 24 April 2003. paid on May 14 2003. On 7 April 2003 World Nordic ApS…
News: MarAd to Help Fund Reefing Program
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MarAd) announced a program to provide financial assistance to states for preparation of obsolete ships as artificial reefs.
News: USCG Oks Barge Security Plan
The American Waterways Operators' (AWO) Model Vessel Security Plan for the American tugboat, towboat and barge industry has been approved by the United States Coast Guard.
Product: Night Vision Technology Keeps Rigs and Boats Safe
Night Vision Technologies, Inc. (NVT) offers a comprehensive approach to night/day navigational and security video needs, addressing the offshore commercial industry.
Design: Communicating the Language of Space Planning
It is late in the day and you are anxious to get home. You drive onboard the ferry, park your car and head up to the passenger lounge. As you pass through the door at the top of the stairs…
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