CG Prepared to Assist FEMA
The Coast Guard is alerting mariners along the Gulf coast from Tampa, Fla., to Galveston, Tx., to be on alert and report any sightings of debris possibly related…
U.S. Sues Shipbuilder For Alleged Overcharges
The United States has filed suit against Newport News Shipbuilding Inc. alleging that the company knowingly mischarged the U.S. Navy on costs it incurred for work…
Military AUV Ordered
On January 20 the Royal Norwegian Navy (RNoN) directed the Norwegian Defense Research Establishment (FFI) to deliver a military Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) prototype…
Vessel Grounds in Columbia River
U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office Portland is investigating the grounding the motor vessel Marine Chemist. The 671-ft. vessel ran aground on Cottonwood Island…
Jackson Promoted to Assistant VP at MOL
Diana Jackson has been appointed to assistant vice president, equipment, North America at MOL, where she will be responsible for equipment control throughout North…
Drew Marine Introduces New Version of Drew Watch
Marine, a business unit of Ashland Specialty Chemical Company. water treatment tests and recommends action for out-of-range results.
Oceaneering to Utilize CapRock IP Xpress
CapRock Services Corp. has contracted with Oceaneering International Inc. for the supply and service of CapRock’s IP Xpress Network aboard OII’s ROV support vessel, the Ocean Service.
Zachary Named Director at Port of Tacoma
industry officials. As a maritime industry consultant, Zachary has most recently managed -- and will continue to manage -- the Port of Tacoma/ Port of Seattle program for Operation Safe Commerce…
Tidewater Takes Delivery of M/V Vickie Tide
Tidewater Inc., has taken delivery of the M/V Vickie Tide, a 175-ft. fast supply vessel. The Vickie Tide, constructed by C&G Shipyard of Mobile, Ala., is the first…
EPA Adopts Emission Standards for New Diesel Engines
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is adopting emission standards for new marine diesel engines that will be installed on vessels flagged or registered in the United States.
NNS Awarded Contract
dry-docking of the USS Minneapolis/St. Paul (SSN 708). effort will include maintenance, repair and ship alteration. be completed by June 2003. end of the current fiscal year. competitively procured.
Wärtsilä Aquires Caltax
Wärtsilä has acquired Dutch marine service company Caltax Marine Diesel BV, a subsidiary of the Traas van Houte Beheer BV. acquisition also consists of a workshop.
Tsakos Expands Fleet
Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited announced that it has taken delivery of two new vessels from Imabari Shipyards in Japan. The aframax Marathon was delivered on January 22…
Aquarism to Assist BV with Legionnaire Control
in water systems. more vital and more difficult as ships get bigger and more complex. draw upon. safe. complex air conditioning systems. management for the ships to be examined and certified.
Transas to Provide Systems for PMI
The Pacific Maritime Institute (PMI) coast operation of the Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAG’s), has selected Transas Marine USA to provide…
Patiño Joins Salvage Association
Ricardo Patiño, a marine engineer surveyor, has joined the Salvage Association, and will now be based at the Panama Canal. Patiño studied at South Shields Marine & Technical College…
FGH Offshore Asset Sale Final
Friede Goldman Halter, Inc. (FGH) has completed the previous announced sale of substantially all of the assets of its offshore division to ACON Offshore Partners LP and its affiliates (ACON)…
SCA and OSHA Alliance Promotes Safety
Along with the Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) have signed a two-year Alliance…
IACS Issues Report on Prestige
The IACS Quality Committee has formally presented to IACS Council its final report on the ad hoc audit of ABS survey procedures as they relate to the loss of the tanker Prestige.
UK Takes Delivery of New Coastguard Boats
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has taken delivery of four new boats from Vosper Thorneycroft Halmatic for use around the United Kingdom coastline. Delivered…
