ORBCOMM Partners With FMS
ORBCOMM, a global satellite telecommunications company, entered into an agreement with Fleet Management Solutions LLC to provide wireless data access through its…
Legal: Careful ... Your TBT May Be Showing
If you thought hull anti-fouling systems were boring (think Teredo worm), then you haven't been paying attention to the controversy surrounding use of organotin…
Market: Container Market Pauses
Early last year, “experts” were warning of a prolonged slump in the box trades, fueled by reckless over-ordering by irresponsible carriers and shipbuilders offering special deals on price.
Product: MX Marine Unleashes New Family of Electronics
At the Europort 2003 exhibition in Amsterdam last month, MX Marine debuted its new family of marine GPS/DGPS products, a family of products designed to provide a…
News: ISPS Code for Ship Repair Facilities?
Lloyd Werft's Werner Lüken may not be too sure as to whether ship repair yards constitute "port facilities" under the ISPS Code but others do not share his doubts.
News: NASSCO Floats Out First BP Tanker
National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) recently floated out Hull 484, the first of four Alaska Class, double-hull oil tankers being built for BP Oil Shipping Company, USA.
News: New Sub Model Christened at NNS
Northrop Grumman Corporation's Newport News sector held a christening ceremony on Nov. 19 for its submarine model concept called Newport News Experimental Model 1 (NNemo 1).
News: Aker Finnyards Will Convert Finnjet
Aker Finnyards and Silja Oyj Abp signed a letter of intent on the docking and conversion of GTS Finnjet. The work will commence in May 2004. There will be considerable…
News: Odfjell Net Falls $20M; U.S. DOJ Fine the Cause
Odfjell's consolidated net result after tax was $11 million for the first nine months 2003 compared to $31 million in the same period 2002. The 2003 figure is after…
News: Conrad Wins Contract to Build Aluminum Vessel
Conrad Industries' subsidiary Conrad Aluminum, LLC won a $2.8 million contract to build a 175-ft. aluminum crew/supply vessel for Diamond Services Corporation of Amelia, La.
News: Manitowoc Wins DH Barge Contract
Hornbeck Offshore Transportation has contracted with Manitowoc Co. to build a 110,000-barrel, double hull tank barge due for delivery in one year, with an option…
News: BV Backs Double-Hull Bulker Designs
Bureau Veritas has given preliminary approval to three designs for double-hull bulk carriers that are expected to meet future revisions to IACS and IMO regulations.
Editorial: Editor’s Note
As another year closes and thoughts turn to 2004 and beyond, every indication points to a strengthening maritime market in many sectors. Whether the gauge is decidedly unscientific…
Golar LNG Raises $51M
Golar LNG has completed a directed equity offering of 4,000,000 shares mainly towards international institutional investors. The equity offering was significantly oversubscribed.
E-Paint Gets USN Authroization
E Paint announced that the U.S. Navy has authorized E Paint SN-1 antifouling paint for use on small boats and craft. Use of E Paint's SN-1 Bottom Coating in Ocean…
Port of Houston Awards $12M Security Contract
The Port of Houston Authority (PHA) commission approved a recommendation to award a contract to TRC-ECON Capital, L.P. for security infrastructure enhancements.
Navy Installs New Multibeam Echo Sounders
In 2000 the Italian Navy Hydrographic Service installed two EM 300 multibeam echo sounder systems on their two new survey vessels, the "Galathea" and the "Arethusa".
New Software Enhances Underwater Mapping Ops
Triton Elics International (TEI) announces the release of new versions of its entire line of software products. TEI's seafloor imaging and mapping products continue…
Farstad Wins 5-Year Deals for PSVs
Farstad Shipping has been awarded two five year contracts by Esso Australia for the provision of two dynamic positioning platform supply vessels (Far Scandia and…
Hual Increases PCTC Order to 7 Ships
HUAL, the Ro/Ro vehicle carrying unit of Leif Höegh & Co, has placed an order for two additional car carriers (PCTC) with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering…
