New & Notable:Alaska Awards Metlakatla Ferry Contract to Conrad
Conrad Industries emerged as the winner to build a new ferry for the high profile customers Alaska Marine Highway. AMH sees the signing as the ushering in of a new…
RTCM Ship Navigation Equipment Guide
The Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Service (RTCM), a non-profit association affiliated with the U.S. Coast Guard, has posted its Ship Navigation Equipment Guide
FMC Orders re Canaveral Port Authority
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued two orders relating to its Order to Show Cause issued to Canaveral Port Authority (CPA) for alleged violations of the…
Hearing on Phase-Out of Single Hull Tankers
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New Aegis Destroyer Christened at Northrop Grumman
said Adm. Walter F. Doran, USN, commander of the U.S. Northrop Grumman Corporation's Ingalls Operations. displayed by Gordon Pai'ea Chung-Hoon. 78), and USS Preble (DDG 88). Adm.
Marzano Named President of the Port of Tacoma Commission
Dick Marzano Thursday was appointed President of the Port of Tacoma Commission by his fellow commissioners at the Port's first Commission of the year, held Thursday, January 9. President.
RC Receives Extension on Options for Radiance-Class Ships
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. announced it has deferred options to purchase a fifth and sixth Radiance-class ship. 2005 and 2006. 2003. Caribbean. Both options were to have expired on January 10, 2003.
Port of Le Havre Reports Record Year for Containers
A strong flow of container traffic at the Port of Le Havre in 2002 was responsible for a new record of 20 million metric tons (MT) in the category of general cargo for both import and export…
Textron Systems Awarded $61M Navy Contract
Textron Systems’ Marine and Land Operations based in New Orleans, La., was awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy valued at over $61 million. Life Extension Program (SLEP).
London Club Urges Members to Review Security Plans
Security (ISPS) Code. Organizations for the auditing and certification of security plans. the vessel's employment and business. which is also the date on which the ISPS Code comes into force.
Creative Systems Releases GHSCOM
from within common application programs such as Microsoft Office and AutoCAD. very little effort have a spreadsheet where cell values are calculated by GHS. COM technologies. programs.
Ferries to be Sold at Unreserved International Auction
Three PacifiCat-class fast ferries capable of carrying 1,000 passengers and 250 vehicles at speeds of up to 34 knots will be sold at an international, unreserved…
News:Crowley Memorial Scholarships Presented
Crowley Maritime Corporation presented the Thomas B. Crowley Sr., Memorial Scholarships to three midshipmen from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY.
News:Ingram Marine Group Promotes Three
Ingram Marine Group, an inland marine transportation companies, announced the following executive leadership promotions. Dale Heller, former Vice President and Chief Information Officer…
Equipment:Yanmar Makes Mark in Military Duty
Laborde Products of Covington, La., is applying the Yanmar short stroke diesel technology to the military and light duty commercial markets. The short stroke technology…
Markets:Eyes and Ears on the Water
Since the 9/11 attack there has obviously been increased emphasis on getting more eyes, ears and in some cases firepower on America's ports and inland waterways.
Equipment:New John Deere 6.8L Targets Patrol Boats
John Deere Power Systems added a new engine rating to its current line of marine engine products. The PowerTech 6068SFM has an M5 rating with 300 hp (224 kW) at 2…
Equipment:Fast Response Craft Keep Close Eye on Fuel
As the USCG builds its burgeoning fleet of fast patrol boats as an integral plank in the Homeland Security platform, it is ensuring that these vital boats don't run out of gas.
Vessels:ICE is Nice (and fast, too!)
While it is not a vessel you will see anytime soon on U.S. port patrol, the BladeRunner speed boat from IceMarine could offer some technological cues to designers…
Havnen:Port Security has Become the Dominant Maritime Issue
Much has been happening in the area of Transportation Security. The Department of Homeland Security has been created and will officially open its doors on March 1, 2003.
