Charities to Benefit from QM2
Cunard will sponsor charitable benefits in Southampton, England, and Fort Lauderdale in celebration of the January 12 Maiden Voyage ofQueen Mary 2, the largest ocean liner ever built.
Shipping Company Fined for Spilling in Port Angeles Harbor
spilling oil into the Port Angeles harbor in May 2002. Ltd., based in Greece. while refueling. U.S. Coast Guard Air Station. shore. private boats, the public boat launch, a U.S.
Xantic Appoints New CEO
Xantic has announced the appointment of its new CEO, Pieter Eelkman Rooda. He takes over the reins from Eric de Jong, who had been acting CEO for a short period as planned.
European Commission Proposal for an "Erika III" Package
On October 29, the current European Commission, which according to schedule will be replaced by a new team from the end of next year, presented its final work programme.
Conrad Industries Names Freeman General Manager
Conrad Industries announced the hiring of David Freeman as the general manager of its Morgan City, La., shipyard. Freeman has spent the past 7 years as the Vice…
Outlook for All-Water Services to be Discussed at Conference
annual TOC Americas conference. all-water services via the Canal to the US East Coast. network. services into the US East Coast. Panama Canal Authority on the latest…
Italian Actress Named Costa Fortuna Godmother
Maria Grazia Cucinotta, an Italian actress with Mediterranean allure, has been chosen to be the Godmother of the Costa Fortuna, Costa Crociere’s new flagship, which…
Manitowoc Wins DH Barge Contract
Hornbeck Offshore Transportation has contracted with Manitowoc Co. to build a 110,000-barrel, double hull tank barge due for delivery in one year, with an option…
Conrad Wins Contract to Build Aluminum Vessel
Conrad Industries' subsidiary Conrad Aluminum, LLC won a $2.8 million contract to build a 175-ft. aluminum crew/supply vessel for Diamond Services Corporation of Amelia, La.
Port-State Control Guide Published
port-state control inspections. on the commercial implications of delays, detentions and banning orders. scope every year. 3,500 ships. a port-state control inspection can be severe. says.
IUA supports market reforms
members in the London company market. mandate slip usage. encourage the initiative within the company market. standard. slips used for business incepted in London.
ABS NS Software Helps Secunda Marine
ABS Nautical Systems (ABS NS) has taken the traditional purchasing relationship and automated it to provide shipowners and operators with a more efficient way of…
NMMA Recognizes JetPac Outboard Propulsion System at IBEX
At the International BoatBuilders~ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) recognized the Diesel JetPac~ Outboard…
Trico Marine Announces Third Quarter Conference Call
Trico Marine Services, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has scheduled a press release and a conference call to discuss its earnings for the third quarter ended September 30, 2003.
Stolt Offshore Appoints Ehret To Board
Stolt Offshore S.A. announced that Tom Ehret, Chief Executive Officer of Stolt Offshore S.A., has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors. "Tom's appointment…
MARAD Electronic Transmission Options
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued an interim rule offering electronic options for submission of information that is collected by the agency. The agency…
IMO Secretary-General Receives Honorary Doctorate of Science
The IMO issued a News Release stating that London’s City University has conferred the degree of Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) upon William O’Neil, Secretary-General. Source: HK Law
EIB Grants Wärtsilä R&D Loan
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted Wärtsilä a research and development loan of EUR 100 million. Wärtsilä will use the loan to develop the competiveness…
Kvaerner Masa-Yards Releases Financial Results
January-September 2003. and a net sales of EUR 625 million (4.930 MNOK). increased by 10,7%. period of 2002. Eloranta, President and CEO of Kvaerner Masa-Yards.
Vessel Charged with Illegal Discharge in Canadian Waters
Transport Minister David Collenette today announced that the federal government has successfully prosecuted the MV Cape Benat, a Liberian-registered chemical tanker…
