Resolution of TSA Matter
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued two documents as part of the resolution of the matter involving allegations that the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement…
Marine Fuel Dealer Fined
The Washington State Department of Ecology has fined a Seattle marine fuel dealer $28,242 for supplying oil to a tank barge without a state-approved spill prevention plan. Source: HK Law
Tidewater Issues Earnings Guidance For Quarter Ended September 30, 2003
Tidewater Inc. announced that it expects fiscal second quarter financial results to be below current analysts' earnings expectations. For the three months ended September 30…
Commander, Naval Reserve Force Visits NSA Bahrain
By Journalist Seaman Erica R. Gardner, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/ Commander, U.S. The Navy Reserve’s top leader recently visited the U.S. Naval…
Panama Canal Website Earns Award
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) Web site (www.pancanal.com) received special recognition in the 2003 Golden @ Contest of El Salvador as the "Most Voted For Web site" by users in Central America.
Corps of Engineers Streamline Reorganization
The US Army Corps of Engineers is moving ahead with its new organization plan, USACE 2012. The plan will reorganize the internal workings of the headquarters and…
Hydro and Talum Enter Agreement
Hydro Aluminium has entered into a long-term purchase agreement with the Slovenian aluminium producer Talum for foundry alloy casthouse products. Talum will supply Hydro with an average of 70…
Bahamas Florida Express Selects MAP Solution
VNS International began implementing its Marine Administration and Planning (MAP) Solution for HMS - Bahamas Florida Express (BFE), fast ferry operating between Ft.
Kent Reliant Refloated
The M/V Kent Reliant was successfully refloated yesterday at afternoon after a thirteen-day salvage and response operation. The 522-ft. cargo ship, grounded outside San Juan harbor September 18.
IMO Issues Circular on Cargo Information
The IMO released a joint MSC/MEPC Circular containing a recommendation for use of a standard format for cargo information as regards occupational health data. The…
SECNAV Energy Conservation Awards Announced
The Secretary of the Navy has announced the Energy Conservation (ENCON) award winners for FY2002. These Navy and Marine Corps activities have been singled out for…
Norwegian Shipowners’ Association Discusses National Budget
quo while the White Paper on shipping policy was still pending. were not met in the Government's proposal for a National Budget, put forward today. for offshore vesssels.
Public Meeting to Discuss Improvements to Deep Draft Vessel Route
The State of Maine and the Coast Guard are holding two public meetings to discuss potential navigation safety improvements after a recommendation by local pilots…
TEN Announces Sale and Charter of Suezmaxes
Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited (TEN) announced the sale of the suezmaxes Decathlon and Pentathlon. Both vessels will be time chartered back to TEN for a period of five years…
SAM Electronics to Exhibit at Marintec
Hamburg-based SAM Electronics will exhibit in the German Pavilion (Stand 1C31) in association with its local Shanghai office and its Chinese joint-venture company…
Drewry Report Predicts Sustainable Growth for Liner Shipping
Drewry Shipping Consultants, announced that its latest report, “Annual Container Market Review and Forecast 2003/04” highlights that despite economic uncertainty…
Shipbreaking in the Spotlight at ILO conference
Existing international and national regulations do not specifically address shipbreaking, widely regarded as one of the world's most hazardous occupations. Some…
Signet Maritime Inks Garrett Contracts
Signet Maritime Corporation and Garrett Marine, Inc. executed agreements August 29, 2003, for charter and purchase of Garrett's Aransas tug business, finalizing…
ABS To Provide Security Certification For Dockendale Shipping
ABS has secured a contract with Bahamas-based Dockendale Shipping Company Limited to certify 33 of its vessels to the requirements of the International Ship and Port Security Code (ISPS).
Premuda Achieves ISO And ABS Certification
Premuda, founded in 1907, and the first Italian shipping company to be publicly listed on the stock exchange, has achieved certification to the rigorous international…
