Marine Software: Computer Software Keeping Barges on Track
"It's all about information and how you use that information, "said Michael Thibodaux, founder and CEO of Information Technology Systems, LLC (ITS) of Luling, La.
News: Mighty Tidy Clears the Way
The Port of Houston Authority, along with the Buffalo Bayou Partnership, the Harris County Supplemental Environmental Program and the Harris County Flood Control District…
History: Amerian Origins: Lewis & Clark's Expedition and its Effects on Modern Navigation
By Debra Colbert, Waterways Work! In our fast-paced, contemporary world, it is sometimes hard to recall the historical origins of modern-day advances we take for granted.
News: Slow Speed Savings
Workboat operators face a tough time holding onto decent margins while caught in a squeeze between escalating operating costs and slumping day charter rates. How…
News: Austal HSV Registered, Flagged as U.S. Ship
Having already completed two years of service supporting the operations of the U.S. Marine Corps' Third Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) in the Western Pacific theatre…
News: Silver Ships Debuts New Fire Boat
Silver Ships Inc. introduced the AM622 Fast Response Fire Boat; a multi-purpose compact fire-rescue boat based on its SOLAS RHIB Rescue Craft hulls. The AM622 was…
News: A New Boat for Newfoundland
Edmund Porter, of Port de Grave, Newfoundland, started fishing with his father some 35 years ago as a teenager. A few years later, having moved out on his own, he was joined by his wife Marian.
News: Signet Martime Inks Garrett Contract
Signet Maritime Corp. and Garrett Marine, Inc. executed agreements August 29, 2003, for charter and purchase of Garrett's Aransas tug business, finalizing plans…
News: Cascade Completes NOAA Refurb Job
In the past year, Cascade General Inc. of Portland, Ore., has completed refurbishing one research ship for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and begun work on a second ship.
News: Bay Shipbuilding Picks ATB Design
Ocean Tug & Barge Engineering Corp.'s new Atlantic III ATB ocean tugboat design was selected by Bay Shipbuilding Corp., a unit of Manitowoc Corp., for construction…
News: Corps of Engineers Reorganize, Streamline
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…
EC Authorizes Temporary Measures for Spanish Shipbuilding
The European Commission issued a Press Release stating that it has authorized Spain to grant aid to its shipbuilding industry in order to offset the effects of unfair competition from Korea.
CSR Encourages Advocacy Campaign
document. the international community," said Douglas B. Center for Seafarers' Rights. Organization to develop the seafarers' identification document. addressed to Secretary Ridge. 212-349-9090.
New Accreditations for A&P Falmouth
A&P Falmouth has earned two new accreditations, enforcing its position as one of the country’s leading ship repair facilities. Bureau Veritas Quality International…
Coast Guard Conducts Law Enforcement in Southeast
Coast Guard boarding teams from the Coast Guard cutter Naushon and Coast Guard Stations Ketchikan and Juneau terminated the voyages of two fishing vessel and intercepted…
Deyo Decommissioned After 23 Years
By Journalist Seaman Apprentice James Kusher, Commander, Naval Surface Force U.S. The Spruance-class destroyer USS Deyo (DD 989) was decommissioned Nov. 6 during…
North Island Princess Undergoes Modifications
modifications to its propulsion control system. on Sunday, Nov. vessel with BC Ferries’ engineers following the incident. (reverse). Detroit Diesel Allison, and…
Austal Crew/Supply Boats Deliver Day-in, Day-out
“Anapaula” and “Veronica”, the first vessels delivered by Austal USA, have now completed nearly 2 years of hard but successful work in the southern Gulf of Mexico.
Telenor Launches New Service
Telenor Satellite Services today announced the commercial launch of Telenor Fleet F55, the first high-speed data solution available for coastal and regional vessels and large yachts.
Charities to Benefit from QM2
Cunard will sponsor charitable benefits in Southampton, England, and Fort Lauderdale in celebration of the January 12 Maiden Voyage ofQueen Mary 2, the largest ocean liner ever built.
