Rickmers-Linie Names JHL as New General Agent
The German project liner and heavy-lift specialist, Rickmers-Linie, has appointed Japan Heavy Lift Inc. (JHL), a Sankyu Group company, as its new general agent for Japan, effective March 1.
London Club to Post $3.2M Bail For Prestige Captain
The London P&I Club has agreed to provide the $3.2 million bail required for release of Captain Apostolos Mangouras, master of the Prestige, from the high-security…
M/S Zuiderdam Goes Live with Fidelio Cruise
Following inaugural events in Fort Lauderale during December 2002 during where Holland America Line showcased the new vessel to more than 13,000 travel agents, guests and alumni…
USS George Washington Rescues Fishermen off FL Coast
Four people rescued from a burning fishing vessel were treated on board USS George Washington (CVN 73) yesterday (Feb. 2) for mild hypothermia and second degree…
Contship Offers New Slot Charters
Zealand to various key markets across Asia. String 3 from Australia/New Zealand to East Asia/China. Adelaide and Fremantle. strings from Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, Nelson and Timaru.
Senator Unveils Port Security Demonstration
U.S. Senator Patty Murray joined with TSA, Coast Guard, Customs, and port officials to demonstrate a new port security initiative that improves the security of cargo…
CG Issues Safety Alert for Faulty Liferaft
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Safety Alert stating that servicing of some inflatable liferafts by AMPAK facilities in Baton Rouge (Louisiana) and Panama City (Florida) may not have been proper.
Cruise Ship Sanitation Meeting Scheduled for March
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is holding a meeting in Fort Lauderdale on March 11, 2003 to discuss the current status of the U.S. vessel sanitation…
Port Completes Purchase of World Trade Center Tacoma Building
$6.8 million purchase of the World Trade Center Tacoma Building. Located at 3600 Port of Tacoma Road, the 70,000-square foot building had been owned by a local, private partnership.
Knight & Carver Promotes LoCoco to VP
Knight & Carver YachtCenter has promoted Giovanni LoCoco to the newly created position of Vice President/Operations. The announcement was made by Sampson A. Brown…
Tanker Joins John H. Whitaker Fleet
features Cummins-powered generator sets. Trading, S.A. of Istanbul Turkey. joined the fleet of John H. Whitaker (Tankers) Ltd. of the U.K. Cargo holds total 4682…
Kjelstad to Head of Aker Kvaerner Yards
Karl Erik Kjelstad as the company's President and Chief Executive Officer. and CEO of Aker RGI. Science and Technology) in 1992. 2002.
Generator Manufacturer Installing puraDYN Systems
puraDYN Filter Technologies Inc. announced that one of the largest manufacturers of medium-size power generators (gen-sets) in the world has elected to install puraDYN®â€¦
Washburn & Doughty Delivers Kittiwake
On October 3, 2002, Washburn & Doughty Associates, Inc. Vessel, to Hempstead Navigation Service LLC of Exeter, Rhode Island. (5/16" shell) and an aluminum deckhouse.
Transocean to Present at Conference
Gregory L. Cauthen, Transocean Inc. Senior V.P., CFO and Treasurer, will make a presentation at the Credit Suisse First Boston Energy Summit Conference in Vail, Colo.
DBC Marine Safety Systems Celebrates 25 Years
DBC Marine Safety Systems announced the celebration of their 25th anniversary. Located in Richmond, British Columbia, a suburb of Vancouver, DBC has grown from…
Newport Shipyard Expands Management
Newport Shipyard is expanding its management team in order to handle an influx of new work. Mark Mutty, with over 28 years in the boating industry and well versed…
MARAD Approves Title XI Funding Containerships
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued a Bulletin announcing that it has approved Title XI funding for two U.S.-flag containerships. The ships are will…
TSAC to Meet in D.C.
The Working Group on Maritime Security of the Towing Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC), sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard, will meet in Washington, DC on February 18-19…
Repairs Halt More Infinity Sailings
propulsion equipment. earlier, and, unfortunately, will result in one additional sailing--on Feb. 23--being cancelled. Infinity is expected to resume service March 9.
