ISO to Develop Container Security Standard
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the Strategic Council on Security Technology (SCST) issued a Joint Press Release
Van Tol Honored for 30 Years of Service
Arie Van Tol, a veteran Port Authority employee who currently manages the New York Marine Terminals, has been honored for more than 30 years of distinguished service…
Cullman to Be Honored by Navy Memorial
The U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation will host a reception and dinner for friends at the New York Yacht Club on Wednesday, May 21, 2003, to award Joseph F. Cullman…
Repeat Orders for Wärtsilä 6L64 Engines
Wärtsilä Corporation has received repeat orders for the Wärtsilä 64, the company’s powerful medium-speed diesel engine. Four Wärtsilä 6L64 engines were ordered at…
New Crowther Cat Headed For Tasmania’s Gordon River
An eco-friendly tourist catamaran by Crowther Design and builder RDM is headed for Tasmania’s Gordon River. The vessel will be the fifth commercial vessel designed…
INTERTANKO Welcomes Agreement on Third Tier Supplementary Fund
Agreement on a Protocol to establish a supplementary third tier of compensation was reached at an IMO Diplomatic Conference this week. The Protocol as adopted would establish a supplementary Fund…
P&I Club Offers Norwalk Virus Survival Tips
Recent outbreaks of Norwalk-like viruses on cruise ships, particularly those visiting North America, have afflicted passengers and crew with symptoms of gastro-intestinal illness. to its members.
Trico Marine Files 10-Q For 4Q
Trico Marine Services, Inc. announced that it has filed its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2003 with the Securities and Exchange Commission in which it…
Hollings and McCain Request GAO Investigation of Maritime Security Efforts
Senator Hollings, (D-S.C.), issued a press release stating that he and Senator McCain, (R-Ariz.), have requested that the General Accounting Office (GAO) investigate…
Hearing Regarding Title XI Postponed
The Senate Commerce Committee released a Statement saying that the hearing regarding Title XI reform has been postponed. No new date has yet been announced. Source HK Law
President Submits MARPOL Annex VI to Senate for Approval
The White House released the Message from President Bush transmitting to the U.S. Senate the Protocol of 1997 to amend the International Convention for the Prevention…
