Image Marine on Display with Cool Cats for Norway
Designed and built specifically for harsh Norwegian weather conditions and to meet the service requirements of isolated communities, Image Marine’s first vessels…
Blast on NCL Vessel Kills Four Crewmembers
The SS Norway is undergoing investigations conducted by the Coast Guard and the National Transportation Safety Board after a fatal accident involving a boiler yesterday morning.
Costa Mediterranea Awarded RINA Green Star
The Costa Mediterranea, which was delivered to Costa Crociere by Kvaerner Masa-Yards yesteday, has become the latest state-of-the-art cruise ship to be awarded the…
CP Ships Appoints V.P. Supply Chain Security
CP Ships Limited, has appointed Jared Henry as Vice President of Supply Chain Security. Based in Tampa, Florida, Henry assumes his new responsibilities in conjunction…
MARSEC Status Raised to Level II
The U.S. Coast Guard has raised the maritime security (MARSEC) status of most U.S. ports from Level I to Level II. Vessels and port facilities should respond accordingly. Source: HK Law
USCG Marine Safety Issues Bulletin
USCG Marine Safety Office New Orleans issued Marine Safety Bulletins reminding the maritime community that security zones are in effect for waters of the Mississippi…
Telenor Extends Ku-Band Satellite Service
States and South America. satellite for a variety of smaller vessels and offshore facilities. Telenor's Santa Paula, California land earth station. cruise industry operating in the Caribbean.
Navy Lab Inventors Win Awards
The U.S. Navy's Office of Naval Research (ONR) announced that two inventors at the Naval Surface Warfare Center's Carderock Division will receive the Vice Admiral Harold G.
Change of Command to be Held on Friday
On Friday May 23, at the Coast Guard Recruit Training Center in Cape May, New Jersey, the Coast Guard Cutter Dependable will conduct its Change of Command Ceremony…
OT Africa Line Makes Changes
OT Africa Line (OTAL) announced some changes to its North Europe – West Africa services. These take into account various factors including a slight downturn in overall trade volumes…
Kvaerner Masa-Yards Delivers Costa Mediterranea
delivered today at Kvaerner Masa-Yards' Helsinki shipyard. and is the second ship in this series built for Costa Crociere. Costa Atlantica was delivered in June 2000.
Shipping Boosts RINA
with the shipping sector once again emerging as the main contributor. 2002. twelve-month period. slowdown in the international economy during 2002. gross tons.…
Incat Introduces New Catamaran
Incat is proud to introduce the Evolution One12 112 metre Wave Piercing Catamaran, a new craft well suited to the demands of both commercial and military operators.
Matson Receives ABS Certification
internationally recognized standards established by ABS. Patrick L. Fallwell, Matson is the first U.S. standards resulting in this certification. Fallwell. quality…
Stolt Nielsen Probed for Trade Embargo Allegations
Stolt Nielsen has reported that it is cooperating with a U.S. probe for alleged business dealings with Sudan and Iran. Stolt Nielsen Transportation Group (SNTG) is being probed by the U.S.
Study Conducted After Fatal Bridge Accidents Yields Five-Point Action Plan
association for the American tugboat, towboat and barge industry, and the U.S. have jointly released a study of barge/bridge allisions spanning ten years. Oklahoma in May 2002. occur.
Stelmar Shipping Ltd. Signs Time Charter
Stelmar Shipping Ltd. announced that it has signed a time charter contract for the Ambermar. The time charter for the Ambermar, a 2002 double-hull Handymax tanker…
Somerville Elected CEO of ABS
Robert D. Executive Officer by the ABS Board of Directors. addition to Mr. Somerville’s current responsibilities. responsibilities from ABS Chairman Frank J. in…
Sonsub Awarded Contract From Global Industries
Sonsub is pleased to announce they have been awarded a 1-year preferred provider agreement with Global Industries to provide forROV and ROV//DSV services to support…
Statement by Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge on Raising the Threat Level
The Department of Homeland Security in consultation with the Homeland Security Council, has made the decision to raise the national threat level from an Elevated…
