Repair Feature: LPG Tanker Repaired, Modernized and Converted
The 977-ft. (297 m) LPG tanker Matthew was docked in mid-August into drydock Elbe 17 of Blohm + Voss Repair GmbH to be repaired, modernized and converted in 33 days.
Government Update:U.S. Territorial Sea and Other Lines in the Water
By Dennis L. Maritime lawyers and others frequently use jurisdictional terms such as territorial sea, navigable waters, contiguous zone, and exclusive economic zone. But what does it all mean?
Ferries: Sibu: Ferries for Asia
The town of Sibu developed its vibrant fast ferry building tradition in the decades after World War II. But it is only more recently that the vessels' fame and their…
Maritime Meanings
LASSIE In itself, Lassie is not a nautical term, but the name of this famous collie has an interesting connection with maritime history. The first British battleship…
Editor’s Note
Image ... Integrity ... impossible? In case you haven’t noticed, the marine industry has been engaged in a systematic metamorphosis of sorts, with a good deal of…
Voith Marine Technology a Market Area of Voith Turbo
The business areas of Voith Schiffstechnik GmbH & C. KG have been incorporated into the Corporate Division “Power Transmission“ of Voith AG – Voith Turbo GmbH & Co. KG, Heidenheim.
Navy Completes Key Design Reviews on DD(X) Program
The U.S. Navy's revolutionary DD(X) destroyer program passed two critical milestones in the past month with the successful completion of Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs) by the U.S.
BV to Class LNG Carrier
Chantiers de l'Atlantique this week. and is due for delivery in 2005. vessel. new rules to allow the yard and owners to break new technological frontiers. commercial manager of BV's marine division.
Coast Guard Finds Missing Fishermen
The four missing fishermen aboard their boat were found tied to a rig eight miles off Freeport at 11:30 a.m. this morning by an offshore supply ship. Crews of a…
MOL’s Lucas Promoted to N.E. Export Sales Manager
MOL (America) Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Antonio Lucas to the position of Northeast Sales Manager, Export, MOL (America) Inc. Lucas is based out of the company’s Edison, N.J. office.
First Ghost Fleet Ships Leave VA
The first two of 13 Ghost Fleet ships are leaving Virginia as part of the four ship pilot program as authorized by Congress. The plan to export 13 ships from the…
Unitor and BP Marine to Dissolve The Marine Alliance
Unitor ASA and BP Marine, who co-founded The Marine Alliance B.V. joint venture three years ago, have now decided to dissolve this partnership and focus individually…
CapRock Wins Maritime Contract
CapRock has added Subsea 7, a major operator of energy support vessels, to its customer list. The long-term multi-million dollar agreement with Subsea 7 provides…
ABS Certifies Container Giant Evergreen To ISPS Code With Issuance of ISSC
ABS has certified the first Evergreen Marine Corporation (Taiwan) Ltd. containership to the IMO’s International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code)…
Another Brostrom Newbuilding Launched
At a ceremony on October 4 at the Shipyard Ferus Smit in the Netherlands, another product tanker was launched and named. The vessel was given the name BRO GRATITUDE by her Godmother Mrs Karla Peijs…
BP Exercises Fifth Option for Leiv Eiriksson
Ocean Rig announces that BP Exploration (Angola) Limited has exercised the 5th option well under the present contract in Angola for Leiv Eiriksson on Block 31, which is in ultra deep water.
NOAA Damage Assessment and Restoration Program – Indirect Costs
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a Notice stating that it has revised its indirect cost rates on recovery of indirect costs for…
MARAD Releases Strategic Plan
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) released its Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2003-2008. The Plan discusses the agency’s strategic objectives of: (1) commercial mobility…
Federal Judge Orders Toxic Ships to Stay Put
The National Defense Reserve Fleet will remain in the James River in southeastern Virginia, after a federal judge blocked the ships from being towed to the U.K. where they are slated to be dismantled.
Navy Names Newest USNS Ship for Medal of Honor Recipient
The U.S. Lance Cpl. Roy M. Wheat, Tuesday, Oct. Blount Island Command, Jacksonville, Fla. Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Atlantic, Lt. Gen. Martin R. Berndt, is the ceremony's principal speaker.
