PRDA for Ship Disposal Solutions
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued a Program Research and Develop Announcement (PRDA) for ship disposal solutions. The agency is seeking innovative…
Port of Tacoma Commission Authorizes 2004 Budget
Closing 2003, a year in which the Port of Tacoma projects a record 1.73 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent 'containers') and projects a record $83.8 million in total revenue…
NRC Report on Upper Miss Study
An independent committee of the National Research Board tasked with reviewing a re-structured navigation and environmental study of the Upper Mississippi and Illinois…
U.S. Navy Aegis Weapon System Guides Standard Missile to Target Intercept
The Lockheed Martin developed Aegis Weapon System successfully intercepted a ballistic missile target outside the earth's atmosphere during its descent phase of flight today.
Upper Mississippi Nav Study Inconclusive
Prejudicial, Premature or Both? actions to be implemented" (page 21). One of the committee's criticisms concerned grain export projections, citing them to be too high.
Port of Tacoma Authorizes Budget
focus on long-term investments in facilities, regional economic development and the environment. Program (CIP). Tacoma-Pierce County economy. environmental cleanup and wildlife habitat restoration.
Authorities Survey Capsized Cargo Ship
Coast Guard marine safety technicians and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation officials survey the waters surrounding the Stellamare, a 289-ft.
DHS Provide Ports with $179M in Grants
As part of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) commitment to enhancing security at our nation's key ports and facilities, Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge has announced $179…
RB Royal Announces New Chief Operating Officer
The appointment of John E. Valek to Chief Operating Officer (COO) of RB Royal Industries, Inc. was announced by John W. Neumann, Jr., the company's Chairman and CEO. president and General Manager.
Virginia Submarine Program Reaches Another Milestone
Northrop Grumman Newport News (NGNN) celebrated a key milestone on USS Texas (SSN 775), with a ceremony marking the pressure hull being welded completely closed.
