Fordham Joins Wikborg Rein
office. Watson, Farley & Williams asset finance team. Wikborg Rein will become the first Norwegian law firm to offer English law expertise at this level. years and…
Sea Tow Services International Continues U.S. Expansion
Sea Tow Services International, Inc. has expanded the company’s franchise program into seven new regions, one of which extends Sea Tow’s footprint into the state of Michigan.
EMS SATCOM Fleet 55 Satellite Terminal Gains Type Approval
Following a rigorous program of beta testing and evaluation on a number of vessels from various market segments, EMS SATCOM, a division of EMS Technologies, Inc.…
Spill Prevention and Response Protocols Formalized
The Thirteenth U.S. Coast Guard District and Washington state (Ecology) have formalized protocols for improved coordination of their oil pollution prevention and…
ITOPF Takes Heyerdahl Award
The International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF) last night was awarded the prestigious Thor Heyerdahl International Environmental Award, presented by the Norwegian Shipowners Association.
STN Atlas Debeg UAIS Is Type-Approved
STN Atlas Marine Electronics’ European Wheelmark-accredited Debeg 3400 UAIS has also now been type-approved for GPS operation by the German Maritime & Hydrographic Agency (BSH)…
Transocean Acquires ConocoPhillips Interest in Joint Venture
A subsidiary has purchased ConocoPhillips’ 40 percent interest in the Deepwater Frontier joint venture, Deepwater Drilling II L.L.C. The company, which already owns…
Stolt Offshore To Report 2003 Losses
Stolt Offshore S.A. announced that following a review of information which became available in recent project reporting and a subsequent major project review led by CEO Tom Ehret…
Voyager Of The Seas To Sail From NYC In 2004
Royal Caribbean International’s mega ship Voyager of the Seas will soon boast an itinerary offering alternating nine-night Caribbean and five-night Canada cruises from New York City…
SENESCO Names Schuler as New CEO
The Southeastern New England Shipbuilding Company (SENESCO) has appointed Gary C. Schuler, the former President of Stanley-Bostitch, as the company’s CEO. In addition to his new post as CEO…
Coast Guard Rescues Man After Six Hours In Water
A Coast Guard helicopter crew from Air Station New Orleans rescued a man on Saturday after the 30-ft. bait boat he was operating capsized in the Mississippi Sound 10 miles southeast of Pascagoula…
Diamond Offshore Granted Contract of Three
Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc. has received three drilling contracts awarded by Mexico's state-owned oil company Petroleos Mexicanos S.A. (PEMEX) for three of its semisubmersible rigs.
NCL Accident Causes Death of Seventh Crewmember
According to a statement issued by Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL), the company reported that a seventh crewmember has perished as a result of the explosion that occurred…
