FMC Publishes List of Controlled Carriers
The Federal Maritime Commission is publishing an updated list of controlled carriers. Section 3(8) of the Shipping Act of 1984 (“Shipping Act”), 46 U.S.C. app. (B)…
American Superconductor Names Paratore Senior VP and General Manager of Wires Business Unit
American Superconductor Corporation has named David Paratore senior vice president and general manager of its Wires business unit, which manufactures and sells the…
Marlink Teams with Greek Shipping Company
Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCC's) and 6 dry cargo vessels. calling for the company's entire fleet. our company and our maritime communications requirements. office.
EU Agrees to Accelerated Phase-Out of Single Hull Tankers
It now seems clear that an agreement on the Post-Prestige accelerated phase-out of single hull tankers, the ban on single hull tankers carrying heavy fuel oil and…
Marlink to Provide Services Aboard Shell's Fleet
Shell has extended its current business agreement for global maritime communications via satellite with Marlink. The original agreement for satellite airtime and traffic accounting services…
CABGOC Awarded Contracts
ChevronTexaco Corp. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Cabinda Gulf Oil Co. Ltd. (CABGOC) has awarded three major contracts for the first phase of the development of the Benguela…
U.S. National Transportation Statistics 2002 Released
The U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics released the National Transportation Statistics 2002 In the maritime sector, the report notes that the number of U.S.-flag ocean-going vessels of 1…
CSI Operational at Felixstowe
The Container Security Initiative (CSI) will be operational at the port of Felixstowe for cargo containers destined for U.S. ports, making it the 13th CSI port, joining Rotterdam…
Directory: Cutting and welding products
When usability, reliability and durability are important for ship repair and maintenance applications, Arcon's Workhorse Stick/TIG welding machine is a strong solution.
A Step Forward For Thick Section Plate Cutting
For years, general manufacturing companies have enjoyed the benefit of laser cutting systems for producing complex or simple parts in batch volumes as low as one, and as high as tens of thousands.
Salvage Posture Changing With The Times
Salvage response in the United States, and to a considerable degree throughout the world, has evolved to become essentially a new industry as measured by historical precedent.
NOx Emissions from Merchant Ships
Pollutant emissions produced by the global merchant fleet has always been suggested to represent a considerable contribution to anthropogenic emissions, with nitrogen…
Tuna Farming Goes Offshore
Izar Fene Shipyard, in collaboration with Itsazi Aquaculturehas, has developed an Offshore unit for the breeding, fattening and transport of the bluefin tuna (Thunnus Thynuus).
SSS: Separate Storage Shuttling
The advent of FPSO and Shuttle Tankers serving the deepwater fields of the Gulf of Mexico is drawing closer, as oil companies study the most economical means to move product from point A to B…
Littoral Combat Ship Leads the Charge
MR/EN had the opportunity to speak with Admiral Robert Natter, Commander, Atlantic Fleet, Fleet Forces Command, who is not only responsible for one of the largest fleet of Navy ships in the world…
