Gorilla V to Resume Drilling
Rowan Companies announced that its Super Gorilla class jack-up, Gorilla V, will resume drilling for EnCana Corporation under a contract which was suspended in 2002.
Coast Guard Investigates Cruise Ship Threat
The U.S. Coast Guard and other federal agencies are investigating a security threat made against the cruise ship Legend of the Seas. A handwritten note threatening…
BIMCO Launches Solid Cargo Database
BIMCO has launched the BIMCO Solid Cargo Database as an additional feature on the BIMCO website. According to Niels Bjørn Mortensen, Senior Manager, BIMCO Marine Department…
Bergesen Board Recommendation Shareholders to Accept World Nordic Offer
accept the offer from World Nordic Aps to buy all shares of Bergesen. registered as shareholders as of 24 April 2003. paid on May 14 2003. On 7 April 2003 World Nordic ApS…
News: MarAd to Help Fund Reefing Program
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MarAd) announced a program to provide financial assistance to states for preparation of obsolete ships as artificial reefs.
News: USCG Oks Barge Security Plan
The American Waterways Operators' (AWO) Model Vessel Security Plan for the American tugboat, towboat and barge industry has been approved by the United States Coast Guard.
Design: Communicating the Language of Space Planning
It is late in the day and you are anxious to get home. You drive onboard the ferry, park your car and head up to the passenger lounge. As you pass through the door at the top of the stairs…
Product: Night Vision Technology Keeps Rigs and Boats Safe
Night Vision Technologies, Inc. (NVT) offers a comprehensive approach to night/day navigational and security video needs, addressing the offshore commercial industry.
Feature: Dynamic Positioning An Amenity Becomes Compulsory
The inclusion of dynamic positioning systems has become a standard and necessary system on supply boats and many crew/supply vessels. In their simplest form, dynamic…
Vessels: Harvey Gulf takes First of Six Innovative OSVs
Harvey Gulf Intl. recently took delivery of Harvey Provider, a unique 240 x 56 x 18.5 Offshore Service Vessel (OSV) which is classed by ABS as Maltese Cross A1 Ocean…
Vessels: HOS Bluewater Delivered by Leevac
On March 16, 2003, Hornbeck Offshore Services (HOS) took delivery of the HOS Bluewater from LEEVAC Industries LLC. The vessel was delivered to Hornbeck Offshore…
Feature: Major Operators Adding OSVs at Record Pace
Although this has been considered an off year in the Gulf of Mexico from rig count and fleet utilization standpoints, it is another record year for major offshore…
Feature: VT Halter Marine A Shipbuilding Company Reborn
Boyd E. "Butch" King is a man on a mission. The new CEO of VT Halter Marine, Inc. is rebuilding the shipbuilding company one contract at a time. "Our goal is to…
Vessels: Munson Delivers 48-ft. PackCat
Nikolski Fisherman's Association recently took delivery of this 48-ft. welded aluminum PACKCAT landing craft designed and built by the William E. Munson Company of Mount Vernon, Wash.
News: AIS type approvals by U.S.
The United States has commenced issuing type approvals of automatic identification system (AIS) equipment. Coast Guard type approvals may be accessed at AIS-USCG
News: Moose Boats Wins U.S. Park Police Contract
Moose Boats won a contract to deliver a boat for the U.S. Park Police, New York Field Office. The Moose Boats Model 320C is a replacement boat, and it will be used to patrol the Statue of Liberty…
Legislative Insider: Compliance with the New Security Standards
War is upon us. One cannot help but think that war and its impact upon our everyday lives will be with us, both directly and indirectly, for years to come. The US coalition forces will persevere and…
Legal: Seaman's Failure To Disclose Prior Injuries Forfeits Right To Maintenance & Cure Benefits
Maintenance and Cure is the obligation of a ship owner who employs seamen to care for them in the event that they are injured or become ill during their service to the vessel.
News: Poor Weather, Repairs Forces Kirby to Lower Expectations
"Very poor weather, major repairs to a lock on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and rapidly escalating fuel prices, not lower business levels, are the factors causing…
Vessels: Ocean Quest Conversion Completed
Master Boat Builders delivered Ocean Quest (ex-Gulf Quest), a 145-ft. converted Dive Vessel for Oceaneering Intl. Conversion work consisted of the addition of a…
