Admiral Loy, Grace Allen Receive Silver Bell Honors
Some of the industry's biggest players and supporters were present to honor Admiral James Loy and Grace Allen at the 26th Annual Silver Bell Awards Dinner on June 17 at Chelsea Piers in Manhattan.
Letter to the Editor
Clayton Cook's article on the U.S. shipbuilding market was a thoughtful review, as one would expect from such a knowledgeable source whose contribution and commitment…
U.S. Sub, the Virginia, to be Christened August 16
With a length of 377 ft., a beam of 34 ft. and a displacement of 7,800 tons, the Virginia is the first U.S. submarine designed to satisfy the requirements of regional…
Marine Response Alliance Member Titan Maritime Wins Award
the recovery of oil from the sunken vessel S/S JACOB LUCKENBACH. award at the annual meeting of the Task Force in Honolulu July 22. response resulting in enhanced environmental protection.
Mzamo Named Port Manager at Port of Richards Bay
Hlubi Mzamo, new port manager of the Port of Richards Bay, did not expect to find himself at the helm of the port with the largest cargo volumes in South Africa when…
ExxonMobil Introduces Feed Rate Optimization Program
marine propulsion. changes in the condition of an engine¹s cylinders. technique pioneered by ExxonMobil. cylinder condition. Lubricants. maintenance and operating costs. . Signum Oil Analysis.
Lockheed Martin Restructures Maritime Unit
In a move it describes to strengthen its competitive advantage in design and integration of combat systems and sensors for maritime and related markets, Lockheed…
Iridium Launches Short Messaging Service
Iridium Satellite LLC, provider of global satellite voice and data communications, announced that it has launched Short Messaging Services (SMS) to commercial Iridium subscribers.
Navy Announces DD(X) S-Band Radar Decision
The Navy decided this week to use S-Band rather than L-Band technology for the volume search radar that will be on the next-generation destroyer, DD(X). This higher…
Bodewig Awarded the 2002 Thomas Crowley Trophy
Jose Roberto Bodewig, Crowley's General Manager in El Salvador, was awarded the 2002 Thomas Crowley Trophy, Crowley Maritime Corporation's highest honor, at ceremonies held last week in New Orleans.
Coast Guard Celebrates Birthday
The U.S. Coast Guard will be celebrating its 213th birthday on Monday, Aug. 4., Coast Guard Day. On the same day in 1790, Congress authorized the building of the…
London P&I Club: Regulation Not Enough
all sides of the shipping industry. of a Panamax bulk carrier loading in the U.S. stretch of connecting walkway. inappropriately maintained. jeopardizing the safety of the entire structure.
Northrop Grumman Awarded $42.3M Contract for Destroyer Program
The U.S. Navy today awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation's Ship Systems sector a $42.3 million cost-plus contract option for services to the DDG 51 Class Aegis destroyer program.
Portland Set to Decommission
From Naval Surface Force, U. Amphibious Base, Little Creek, Va. under the command of Cmdr. Lawrence Creevy. Enduring Freedom and, subsequently, Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Senate Cuts 2 Navy Ships from Budget Request
budget request. from five to seven to shore up a rapidly sinking Navy. homeland,” said Cynthia Brown, President of ASA. smart business practices and acquisition…
SWM Wins $7.7M Navy Deal
(PSA) for the USS Mustin (DDG 89). homeported DDGs yet to be determined. manuals. to $37,708,983. completed by March 2004. fiscal year. Internet, with one offer received.
V.Ships Moves to LR from DNV
Over the past three months, V.Ships, the world's largest ship management company, has undertaken a comprehensive review and evaluation of the way in which its fleet…
IZAR Delivers LNG Inigo Tapias
IZAR Sestao Shipyard has delivered the LNG, Inigo Tapias, which will be operated by the company F. Tapias for Repsol YPF-Gas Natural. After conclusion of tests,…
Coast Guard Reauthorization Act Reported
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has adopted the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2003, S. 733, as amended. Text of the amened bill is not yet available.
Five Indicted on Fraudulent Seamen Charges
The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida has stated that five people have been indicted for bringing aliens into the United States by falsely asserting…
