Loughlin Appointed as Lloyd’s Register’s COO
Chris Loughlin has been appointed to the new post of Chief Operating Officer for the Lloyd's Register Group. He will take up his role on July 1, 2003. This appointment…
EU Bans on TBT Anti-Fouling Systems on EU Ships
On May 9, the final version of EC Regulation 782/2003 on the prohibition of organotin compounds on ships was published in the European Official Journal. It entered into force the following day.
RCCL Newest Ship to Sail from NYC
Royal Caribbean's newest ship, Serenade of the Seas, will arrive in New York this August. The Serenade of the Seas will be the first Royal Caribbean ship to sail…
Austal USA Announces New CEO
Austal has appointed Greg Metcalf to the position of CEO. Prior to relocating to Mobile with his family, Metcalf worked for Austal Limited in Henderson, Western…
Lawsuit Accuses RCCL of Bogus Taxes
A lawsuit filed on Friday is claiming that Royal Caribbean Cruises and subsidiary Celebrity Cruise Lines overcharged passengers at least $150 million in fraudulent taxes.
Thrane & Thrane Receives Inmarsat Type Approval for Fleet 55
As the first equipment manufacturer Thrane & Thrane has received Inmarsat Type Approval for its new maritime high-speed terminal for Inmarsat’s Fleet F55 service, the TT-3086A Capsat® Fleet55.
Transas Marine Launches TRANSERV
Transas Marine USA has launched a new simulator service and development program, “TRANSERV”, with a comprehensive upgrade and support package provided to Delgado Community College in New Orleans…
Proposal to Extend MSP
The House Armed Services Committee issued a Press Release
CG Saves Three From Stricken Vessel
The Coast Guard saved three people from a distressed sailing vessel in 8- to12-foot seas 160 nautical miles east of Cape Henry early this morning. A Coast Guard…
Incat Ferry Receives Significant Award
Incat received the award for Most Significant New Build-Fast Ferry at The Cruise and Ferry Exhibition and Conference held in London. The award was presented to builders…
Innova Receives Type Approval From ABS
Innova Electronics received Type Approval from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). ABS Type Approval certifies that the product has been designed, constructed…
Gladding-Hearn Delivers Incat-Designed Ferry
Hy-Line Cruises, a division of Hyannis Harbor Tours, Hyannis, Mass., has taken delivery of a new 300 passenger, high-speed catamaran from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, the Duclos Corporation.
