Coast Guard Airlifts Stricken Diver
A Coast Guard rescue crew medevaced an injured diver after receiving a call at 9:09 a.m. from a crewmember on board the vessel Clearlight, near Wrangell. The Lady Becky…
Three Survive Capsizing in Hood Canal
Three people are alive tonight after their 58-foot fishing boat capsized in the Hood Canal near Foul Weather Bluff, forcing them to abandon ship and take refuge onboard their small skiff.
NY Waterway Christens New Ferry
Gloria Bennis, wife of the late Coast Guard Admiral Richard E. Bennis, USCG Captain Craig Bone and NY Waterway President Arthur E. Imperatore, Jr., christen The Admiral Richard E.
Golden Gate Ferry Welcomes New Deputy General Manager
James P. Swindler has been selected as the Deputy General Manger, Ferry Division Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District and will assume his October 28, 2003.
Maritime Exchange Urges Bush to Repeal Tariffs on Steel Imports
The Maritime Exchange for the Delaware River and Bay, in a coordinated effort with business leaders and local longshore unions, today called on President Bush to…
New Commander for Navy’s Carderock Division
Captain Charles D. Behrle USN relieved Captain Steven W. Petri USN as 32nd commander of the Naval Surface Warfare Center's Carderock Division October 28th, 2003.
Vector and MPS to Provide Joint Delivery of ISPS Services
The services start with practical security consultancy from which MPS develop the company specific ISPS documentation and manuals. The manuals are developed within…
Xantic to Deliver AMOS Maintenance to Chemikalien Seetransport Vessels
Xantic has announced the signing of a contract agreement with Chemikalien Seetransport, a Ship Owner and Management Company specialised in the transportation of chemicals, products and gas.
Drewry Report Examines Investment in Ships
Drewry Shipping Consultants announced that its latest report, “Investment in Ships” is now available to purchase. This independent assessment of all the shipping…
Manitowoc to Release 3Q Financial Results
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. will announce its third-quarter 2003 financial results on Monday, November 3, before the market opens, and will broadcast its conference…
Kronodoc Oy Introduces Software Version for Marine Industry
Kronodoc Oy introduces a new software version, Kronodoc Marine. The new version is suitable for Marine Industry clients to manage their content, execute program…
Zodiac Files Suit Against Brunswick
Zodiac of North America, Inc., Zodiac International, S.A. and its AVON Inflatables Ltd. subsidiary filed a lawsuit against Brunsweick Corporation, charging that…
DNV Achieves Full ACP Authorization by USCG
DNV is now fully authorized to act as an autonomous certification body on behalf of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). Today, DNV, as the first non-US classification society…
Prevention of Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships
The Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) issued a Port Circular reminding owners, operators, and masters of the dangers of piracy and armed robbery against ships.
A New ‘Shipshape’ Solution to an Old Problem
ShipShape International, the brainchild of ferry guru Bill Moses, author of FerryGuide, has been launched in order to provide a unique holistic approach to management…
General Maritime Announces Exercising of Three Time Charter Options On Aframax OBO Vessels
General Maritime Corporation today announced that a leading international trading company has exercised its option to time charter three additional Aframax OBO vessels for two years.
Coast Guard Rescues Savannah boaters
A Coast Guard helicopter crew from Air Station Savannah rescued two boaters at 1:45 p.m. after they were forced to jump into the water when their vessel caught fire…
USS Chafee Joins The Fleet
On a crisp fall morning in Newport, R.I., friends, family, veterans and special guests gathered to watch as USS Chafee (DDG 90), the Navy's newest warship, was formally…
Marlink Signs Deal with Kyma
OSLO, Norway and ROCKVILLE, Maryland (October 27, 2003) - Marlink today announced that it has signed a five-year agreement with the owners of the MV Mona Lisa, represented by Kyma Ship Management…
Coast Guard Medevac Woman from Cruise Ship
A Coast Guard helicopter crew rescued a 64-year-old woman suffering from appendicitis aboard a cruise ship 170 miles south of New Orleans this afternoon. The Coast Guard was notified at 10:45 a.m.
