OMI Prices $200 Million Senior Unsecured Notes Offering
OMI Corporation of Stamford, Connecticut announced that it has priced a $200 million senior unsecured notes offering (the "Notes"). The size of the offering was…
Steamship Reports First Nine-Months Results
A/S Steamship Co TORM (TORM), a shipping company specializing in the worldwide commercial operation of a fleet of tankers and bulk carriers, reported its results for the first nine months of 2003.
Clean Sweep for Alex Haley Crew
The Coast Guard cutter Alex Haley and crew returned home Wednesday evening following a six-week deployment to Puget Sound, where the crew underwent a challenging period of training and evaluation.
Electronic Advance Manifest Information
The U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection issued a Press Release stating that it will soon be promulgating its rules on presentation by carriers of electronic advance manifest information.
Homeland Security Technology Workshop to Be Held in RI
The Undersea Warfare Center Division of the U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command is co-sponsoring the Homeland Security Technology Workshop to be held in Warwick, Rhode Island on December 10-11, 2003.
Expert Testimony in Maritime Products Liability Case
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled that the trial court did not abuse its discretion when it limited the testimony of expert witnesses in a maritime products liability case.
EP Resolution on Ship and Port Facility Security
The European Parliament issued a Press Release that states, in pertinent part, that the Parliament adopted a resolution to improve ship and port facility security.
Congress Approves More than $130M for Port of NY/NJ Projects
Critical channel-deepening and environmental projects at the Port of New York and New Jersey will continue to advance under a funding bill approved this week by Congress.
Digital Antenna Wins Award for 2nd Year
Digital Antenna Inc., was awarded The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) 2003 product of the year in the marine antenna category for the 2nd straight year.
Northrop Grumman Employees Help Identify USS Monitor Artifacts
identify artifacts recovered from the wreck of the USS Monitor. off the coast of Cape Hatteras, N.C. Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). high-energy X-ray machine. for ship construction.
Confirmation Hearing for Admiral Loy to be Deputy Secretary
The Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs issued a Press Release discussing the confirmation hearing for Admiral James Loy, USCG (ret) to be the Deputy Secretary for Homeland Security.
MARAD Releases Annual Report
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) released its Annual Report 2002. Among other things, the report discusses the port security grant program, the Title XI program…
American Club Sets 17.5 Percent General Increase in P&I Rates
The American P&I Club has announced a general increase of 17.5% in total premium for its P&I business for the 2004/2005 policy year following a meeting of the directors in Copenhagen.
Multiport Mourns a Loss
Maritime & Transport Services Ltd. of Jamaica. Titchener, in a message sent to all members of the port agency network. Clarke's son, Mr. since 1997. He is currently a director of the company.
EBDG Selected to Design New Steamship Authority Ferry
Seattle-based Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) has been selected by The Steamship Authority to design a new 250' ferry to replace the aging M/V ISLANDER, which carries…
Bollinger Delivers 100th Patrol Boat to Coast Guard
Bollinger Shipyards, Inc., Lockport, La., and the United States Coast Guard celebrated a production and relationship milestone today with the delivery of Coastal Patrol Boat 52* SEA LION…
Offshore-Inland Now Provides Joiner Services
Continuing its effort to become the most complete Topside Repair and Conversion company on the Gulf Coast, Mobile, Ala. based Offshore-Inland Marine & Oilfield Services…
EU/US Initial Agreement on Tansport Security Cooperation
The European Commission (EC) issued a Press Release stating that an agreement with the United States has been initialed to improve transportation security on a reciprocal basis.
Waterways Work! Lauds Congress for FY '04 Energy & Water Development Appropriations
Waterways Work! hailed the House's overwhelming passage of the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill conference report by a vote of 387 to 36 yesterday afternoon.
Image Marine To Build 'True North'
Image Marine has announced a contract for a live-aboard adventure vessel for North Star Cruises.The repeat contract demonstrates the confidence the client has in…
