Extension of drilling contract for Bredford Dolphin
Fred. Olsen Energy ASA has, via its subsidiary, Dolphin Drilling Ltd, received notification of a contract extension from Agip Gas BV for the semi-submersible drilling rig Bredford Dolphin.
EU Regulation on Single-Hull Oil Tankers Sparks Concern
The Secretary-General of IMO, William A. O'Neil, expressed serious concern about the European Union Regulation on single-hull oil tankers, which reportedly entered into force on 21 October 2003.
Secretary Ridge Announces Steps in Enhancing Maritime Security
Within one year of President Bush’s signing of the Maritime Transportation Security Act on November 25, 2002 U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge today…
GlobalSantaFe New-build Rigs Provide Model for Requirements
Technical advances in the offshore industry and regulatory developments have spurred an update of the ABS Guide for Certification of Drilling Systems. First published in 1985 and last updated in 1990…
AMOS Connect Basic Version Available for Iridium
Xantic has announced that the basic version of AMOS Connect is now capable of working over the Iridium platform. A free of charge CD of this premium quality email…
MSC to Lease New Marine Terminal at Port Everglades
An appointed selection committee unanimously chose Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC) to negotiate a lease and operating agreement for a 36-acre dockside…
Transport Canada Announces New Security Requirements
Transport Minister David Collenette today announced a new marine security-reporting requirement for a wide range of Canadian-flagged vessels and port facilities.
EU Emissions Standards for Small Marine Diesel Engines
The European Commission issued a Press Release welcoming the agreement reached by the European Parliament and the Council on a Directive to reduce emissions from…
Horizon Lines CEO Credits Technology For Defense Effort
Charles G. Mr. Fighter...The Way Ahead" at a meeting of the U. Management Command¹s 599th Transportation Group, U.S. Pacific Command. Change is never easy ... said.
AAPA: New Security Regulations Will Require Billions in Investment
Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge and the U.S. acts. security measures. Enhancing seaport security is a top priority for U.S. ports today. Homeland Security…
Evergreen to Offer Joint Service in Middle East Market
schedule. first trade route outside of the Middle East/Indian sub-continent.
Ship Systems Purchases Site License for Wave Equipment Optimization System
Resurgence Software, Inc., and maintenance optimization software for the maritime industry, announced today an agreement to provide its Wave Equipment Optimization…
Products
U.K.-based EJ Bowman has manufactured its range of marine heat exchangers and oil since 1919. The company recently had its range of hydraulic EC to PK shell and…
Resurgence Signs Deal with Northrop Grumman
Resurgence Software, Inc. signed an agreement to provide its Wave Equipment Optimization System and related support services to Northrop Grumman Ship Systems (NGSS).
Feature: N. Carolina Adds Two New Ferries
The State of North Carolina has been very good to shipbuilding companies along the Gulf Coast. In the last 10 years, nearly a dozen ferries have been built or substantially modernized in Louisiana…
Feature: Getting on an Even Keel
Without much fanfare, VT Halter Marine, Gulfport, Miss. is completing a number of very large and capable vessels for both commercial and U. S. Government interests.
Feature: Keeping the Port in Portland
We rolled into town on the last train north, arriving Portland, Maine at 2:00 a.m. Half an hour later we were at the dock, hauling our kit - and when Marine News travels light…
Vessels: Long Beach Pilots Receive New Boat
The waters off of Long Beach, Calif., could be considered a bit safer now, as Jacobsen Pilot Service Inc. this summer received a new 54-ft. (16.4-m) welded aluminum…
Vessels: Kvichak Delivers for NY 58-ft. Survey Vessel Joins NY Fleet
New York Corp's newest survey vessel - Moritz - has already joined the fleet. The 58-ft. catamaran was built in Seattle by Kvichak Marine Industries, Inc. and was…
Profile: Paul Wong and Yong Choo Kui: A Tug Building Team
In 2002 Managing Director Yong Choo Kui gained ISO9001 Quality Management Certification at the same time as the Yong Choo Kui (YCK) Shipyard celebrated its 25th anniversary.
