RINA Releases Guidelines
tender process for tanker newbuildings. new tankers now and to snap up newbuilding slots. never been more complex. help owners to get both better ships and better relations with the yards.
First of new VT Halmatic Nelson for Gibraltar Pilots
Following recent deliveries to the Spanish ports of La Coruna and Algeciras Gibraltar Pilots are the latest recipients of a new Optimised Nelson 35 Pilot Boat from VT Halmatic.
VTS System Aims to Increase Port Security
The U.S. Coast Guard announced today that it has authorized Lockheed Martin to begin installation of three Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) systems to meet maritime…
Titan to Develop and Build Navy X-Craft
The Titan Corporation has been awarded a $59.9 million contract by the U.S. Navy's Office of Naval Research (ONR) to develop and build the Navy's "X-Craft." The…
Crowley Refloats MV Cefalonia
Crowley's Energy and Marine services group coordinated and managed the refloat of the grounded MV Cefalonia. Stockton, Cal. on the San Joaquin River. incident to Stockton, CA under tug assist.
Crowley Refloats MV Cefalonia
Crowley's Energy and Marine services group coordinated and managed the refloat of the grounded MV Cefalonia. Stockton, Cal. on the San Joaquin River. incident to Stockton, CA under tug assist.
Canyon Offshore Enters Trenching Agreement
Canyon Offshore has signed a three-year Frame Agreement with Coflexip Stena Offshore Norge AS (CSONOR) to provide trenching services supporting CSONOR’s installation activities in Norway.
Stolt-Nielsen Granted Conditional Amnesty for Investigations
industry. industry. for violation of U.S. U.S. respect to parcel tanker operations. inland barge operations. the appropriate authorities. amnesty programs, including continued cooperation.
MARAD Schedules Conference on Security Standards
The U.S. Maritime Administration will hold a one-day conference on March 20, 2003, at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York. The purpose of the…
CHCP To Test E-Seals
The Cargo Handling Cooperative Project (CHCP) has initiated a major project, testing and evaluating e-seal technologies for intermodal freight containers. CHCP is a partnership between the U.S.
Stolt Offshore Appoints CFO
Stuart Jackson has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer for Stolt Offshore. He will start with the company on April 22, 2003. industry. Africa. General Manager…
Multraship Refloats Stranded Bulk Carrier
river. the Scheldt," says Leendert Muller, director of Multraship. response of Multraship's salvage team, a major casualty was avoided. Scheldt at 17.30 local time on Friday 21 February 2003.
Cutter Suction Dredge Designed to Withstand Siberian Weather
A Russian customer placed an order for a CSD350 Cutter Suction Dredge with VOSTA LMG. This cutter suction dredge will be one with special requirements, as it is…
Titan Awarded $169M Navy Contract
The Titan Corporation has been awarded an indefinite-quantity, five-year U.S. Navy contract having a potential value of $169 million. Awarded by the Fleet Industrial Supply Center Norfolk…
Congress Passes Federal Appropriations for FY2003
FY2003. Following is a summary of maritime aspects of the measure. $244,800,000 for maritime and land transportation security grants. amount, at least $150 million…
AIS Proposal Withdrawn
The U.S. Coast Guard was withdrawn from review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) its proposed regulation that would have instituted carriage requirements…
Coast Guard Reopens Arthur Kill
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Captain of the Port (COTP) order temporarily closing Arthur Kill in the Port of New York/New Jersey between Ward Point and Tufts Point…
CSI Expands Beyond Megaports
U.S. Customs Commissioner Robert C. Bonner announced that the Container Security Initiative (CSI) participating ports of Bremerhaven and Hamburg are now operational.
MARAD Activates Another RRF Ship
Cornhusker State became the 36th Ready Reserve Force (RRF) ship to join Operation Enduring Freedom, with four more RRF ships on long-term activation. The U.S. Department…
TEN Issues Statement
Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd. (TEN) said a vessel reportedly loading oil from an Iragi port not sanctioned by the United Nations isn't part of the company's fleet.
