PHA Commission Considers Security Contract and MOU
The Port of Houston Authority (PHA) commission will consider several recommendations involving contract awards, bids and proposals, professional services and general…
Canada Proposes Changes to Small Vessel Regulations
Transport Canada stating that it is planning to amend the small vessel regulations. These regulations apply to vessels under 15 gross tons and those carrying 12 or fewer passengers.
Ship Management Awarded Ecopro
The Washington State Department of Ecology issued a Press Release stating that it has awarded the Exceptional Compliance Program (Ecopro) award to M.T.M. Ship Management Private Ltd.
Marad Release U.S./China Maritime Agreement
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) released the U.S./China Agreement on Maritime Transportation, signed this week. It also released the Memorandum of Consultations relating to the agreement.
Henry Marine Wants $6M for Ferry Rescue
According to a report in New York Newsday (www.newsday.com), Henry Marine Service has filed a suit seeking $6 million for the efforts of its tug Dorothy J. in corralling…
Fortum Clarifies Financing
The Board of Directors has decided to redeem the preference shares issued by Fortum Corporation's subsidiary, Fortum Capital Limited. The redemption will take place on December 30, 2003.
ABB Wins LNG Propulsion Contract
Chantiers de l´Atlantique, ALSTOM Group, has awarded ABB Marine a contract to supply the electric propulsion system for a new 153,000 cu. M. LNG carrier, owned by Gaz de France.
New Orders for Large Common-rail Engines
Sulzer RT-flex96C low-speed diesel engines have been ordered by Odense Steel Shipyard A/S in Lindø, Denmark, for installation in four 3700 TEU L-class container…
New Vessel Sharing Agreement for Iberia
Geest North Sea Line, together with its Spanish partner Odiel Bilbao SA, announced more details relating to their new shortsea joint venture, first made public in mid November.
Electric Boat Receives Submarine Deal
Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Conn., is being awarded a $30,117,674 cost-plus-fixed-fee modification to exercise an option under previously awarded contract (N00024…
