IMO Issues Circular on Mass Rescue
The IMO issued Radiocommunication and Search and Rescue Circular 31 entitled Guidance for Mass Rescue Operations
Vessel’s Support Illustrates Importance
The military value of a strong and diverse fleet of U.S.-flag commercial vessels was dramatically illustrated this month when the Military Sealift Command requested that the Jones Act trailership S.S.
Shipping Coordinating Committee Scheduled to Meet
The Department of State issued Notices of three upcoming meetings of the Shipping Coordinating Committee. All meetings will be held in Washington, DC. A meeting on March 12…
Keels Laid at Ingalls
(DDG 97) and Mesa Verde (LPD 19) Feb. Miss. in this class to be erected at Ingalls Operations. honor of the Mesa Verde National Park in Southwestern Colorado. Verde…
Wärtsilä Engines in Production in Korea
Korea. (Chipolbrok). 16,520 kW (22,470 bhp) at 114 rev/min. The first of these engines passed its official shop test in the Ulsan works on January 27. The second…
Single-Hull Phase-Out Bill Introduced
Representative Capps (D-CA) introduced a bill (H.R. 880) to amend title 46, United States Code, to accelerate to 2007 the application of the requirement that a tanker…
Cutter Deploys for Operation Enduring Freedom
A Charleston-based Coast Guard cutter has been ordered to deploy overseas to support Operation Enduring Freedom and to prepare for future contingencies. USCGC Dallas (WHEC-716)…
Walker Joins Moore Stephens
Moore Stephens has appointed Lloyd's insurance market expert Tim Walker a consultant to its insurance and business intelligence team. Lloyd's - underwriting markets.
USCG Conducts Study of Willapa Bay
The Coast Guard is conducting a Waterways Analysis and Management System (WAMS) study of Willapa Bay,Wash.The purpose of the WAMS is to validate the adequacy of…
FMC Rules Against Canaveral Port Authority
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued an Order finding that Canaveral Port Authority violated the Shipping Act of 1984 by unreasonably refusing to deal or…
TSA to Transfers to Homeland Security
The head of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) outlined today the young agency’s accomplishments and the projects it will carry Saturday from the Department…
USCG Transfers from Transportation to Homeland Security
At a historic ‘Change of Watch’ ceremony at the D.C. Stadium-Armory yesterday, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta transferred leadership of the U.S. Coast Guard to U.S.
Georgia Port Gets New Cranes
Two super post-panamax cranes, arrived today at the Port of Savannah. They are reportedly the largest cranes to operate in the state of Georgia, and represent an…
Drew Marine Will Supply DPATM for Frontline
Frontline Management AS of Oslo, Norway. Company is a division of Ashland Inc. Scotland; and V-Ships (Germany) GmbH, Hamburg, Germany. Nels Hendrickson, Drew Marine vice president of marketing.
Oceaneering Acquires New Vessel
Oceaneering International, Inc. (OII) has purchased the Gulf Quest for conversion into a 145-ft. dive support vessel. Built in 2001, and renamed the Ocean Quest…
Contship Containerlines Get Green Passorts
they are among the most 'green' and environmentally friendly. even have their own 'green' passports. Europe/Australasia/North America services. Germanischer Lloyd.
Moore Stephens: Brokers Must be Ready
Accountant and consultant Moore Stephens has warned that U.K. by the Financial Services Authority (FSA). come into force in October 2004. answers are expected to emerge over the coming months.
Tacoma Intermodal Yard Sets Record
The Port of Tacoma's North Intermodal Yard (NIM) handled a record 7,312 intermodal lifts (transfers of containers between ship and rail) from February 8-14. The yard…
Frommelt Named President of PVA
Gary Frommelt, Hornblower Marine Services, Elizabeth, Ind., was elected 2003 PVA President on February 18 during the PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2003 held in Long Beach, CA.
AAPA and FCCA to Join Forces
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) and the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) will work cooperatively to serve the port and cruise industries.
