American Superconductor Appoints Bisson as CFO
American Superconductor Corporation has appointed Kevin Bisson as senior vice president and chief financial officer. Bisson, has two decades of experience in corporate…
Fisherman Fined for Violating Magnuson
A Florida fisherman was fined by an administrative law judge Tuesday, for illegal fishing within a secured area 120 miles south of Panama City, Fla. The violation occurred Dec.
SeaWave Introduces Integrator 3.0i
SeaWave LLC, a wireless communications company serving the maritime industry, is proud to announce its most recent addition to the Integrator product line, the Integrator 3.0i.
Simrad Launches Satellite TV System
sizes. at its poorest. all major television channels almost anywhere on water. clear reception on channels ranging from MTV and HBO to CNN and the BBC. functional as home satellite TV systems.
Rodriquez Is Ahead With TMV 84
Subsequent to extensive sea trials, the TMV 84 Ramon Llull was delivered to Spanish shipowner Balearia Eurolines Maritimes from Rodriquez Cantieri Navali’s Messina…
Northrop Grumman Completes Builder's Trials on Ronald Reagan
Northrop Grumman Corporation announced that the nation's newest and most advanced nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), returned to the Newport…
Northrop Grumman Completes Builder's Trials on Ronald Reagan
Northrop Grumman Corporation announced that the nation's newest and most advanced nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), returned to the Newport…
IMO: Piracy Up 4%
ships. increase of 4% over the figure for 2001. East, with 140 incidents reported in the South China Sea alone.
Armed Helos to Help Protect Waterways
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge recently approved the use of the Coast Guard's Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) for armed specialized…
Repair Plan OKd for Bouchard Barge
At press time, the Coast Guard approved a repair and transport plan for the Bouchard Transportation B-120 barge responsible for the Buzzard's Bay oil spill. The…
Shipping Coordinating Committee Meetings
The U.S. of the Shipping Coordinating Committee. subcommittee structure. certification and watchkeeping. of the Maritime Safety Committee. (RTCM) in St. 49th session…
CDC Offers SARS Guidelines for Ships
The U.S. (SARS). The three guidelines are somewhat redundant with each other. first focuses on Personnel Boarding Maritime Vessels from Areas with SARS . Workers Handling Cargo or Other Packages .
Crowley Expands Russian - U.S. Cooperative Presence
Crowley Maritime Corporation has expanded its international presence with the formation of Crowley Far East Services. shoreside logistics and transportation services…
Stolt Offshore Awarded Dalia FPSO Topsides Contract
Stolt Offshore has been awarded, by TotalFinaElf E&P Angola, a contract, as part of a Joint Venture with Technip-Coflexip and Saipem-SA, for the FPSO topsides on…
Unithai Shipyard Has Four Vessels Under Repair
Thailand’s Unithai Shipyard & Engineering currently has four vessels undergoing repair - Technomar Shipping’s 33,185 dwt containership Kota Perwira, Ahrenkiel Shipmanagement’s 26…
US Marine Repair Joins Lockheed Martin LCS Team
The Lockheed Martin LCS Team is adding United States Marine Repair to its group of core teammates supporting the Sea Blade LCS solution. Using an open business model…
Wärtsilä to Power Japanese Ferries
Wärtsilä Corporation won a contract by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to supply eight Wärtsilä 12V46 medium-speed diesel engines for two new ferries ordered by Shin-Nihonkai Ferry of Osaka in Japan.
Hornbeck Offshore Reports Strong 1Q
Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. announced that revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2003 increased 20.3 percent to $27.3 million compared to $22.7 million for the same quarter in 2002.
New Firefighting Boat for South China
dramatically increased with the delivery last February 28 of a powerful new firefighting boat. is 38.5-metres long with a 7.8-metre beam and a 3.4-metre molded depth.
IMO Conference Addresses Oil Pollution Compensation
held at IMO Headquarters from 12-16 May 2003. Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage, 1992. for pollution damage caused by oil spills at sea. Protocol. regime, which will remain unaltered. regime.
