Mass Casualty Exercise to Take Place in PA
More than 250 responders from 50 different federal, state and local agencies will test Lake Erie contingency plans in a two-day mass casualty and pollution exercise beginning Nov.
Fortum Appoints New VP
Fortum's Vice President, Corporate Branding, from 8 December 2003. agreed brand strategy. responsibilities. Corporate Communications. has gathered a broad international branding expertise.
Kramer Appoints New German Deputy Registrar
Germany. More recently, as a consultant to the shipping and forwarding business, Kramer was also managing director of a specialist German company providing private…
Manitowoc Reports Third-Quarter Results
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. reported net sales of $422.3 million for the third quarter of 2003, increasing 7 percent from $394.9 million during the same period last year.
MSC Italian Cruises Introduces New Ships
MSC Italian Cruises, based in Naples, Italy, has announced exciting plans for 2004. Their brand new flagship, the MSC Lirica, will have her inaugural celebration in Fort Lauderdale…
Carnival Launches New Online Embarkation Portal
Carnival is launching a new online embarkation portal which will go into effect on December 15. To comply with the new data-gathering requirements by the U.S. cruise.
Infrared radar cameras monitor Valdez port
A high-tech infrared camera system now monitors the port of Valdez and vessels transiting Prince William Sound. This Infrared maritime surveillance system supplements…
U.K. Reverses Position on MarAd Ship Break
The controversy surrounding the transport and break up of U.S. ships in the U.K. has taken another turn, as the U.K. ships owned by the U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) was incorrect.
New Chair for Statoil
The corporate assembly of Statoil ASA has unanimously elected Jannik Lindbæk as the new chair of the company's board of directors. Statoil faces major challenges…
STN ATLAS Marine Electronics Sold
As of November 1, 2003, equity investor EquiVest, represented by Munich-based CBR Management GmbH, has acquired from EMG EuroMarine Electronics, a Hamburg-based Rheinmetall Group company…
Lockheed Martin Delivers Coast Guard HC-130J
Lockheed Martin formally delivered the first HC-130J Super Hercules airlifters to the Coast Guard in ceremonies here today. The new aircraft will serve in a number of roles for the Coast Guard…
Northrop Grumman Awarded Shipboard
The crews of U.S. Navigation Systems Division. or replies to, a shipboard weapons system. to requests for priority target identification. Aegis destroyers, and the…
Coast Guard Holding Public Meetings on AIS Requirements
December to facilitate discussion on this issue. vessels that are on international voyages. also required to have AIS when they are operating in U.S. Vessel Traffic…
EC Supports Short Sea Shipping
The European Commission (EC) issued a Press Release stating that it has issued revised guidelines regarding state aid to maritime transport. The guidelines emphasize…
Elbe to Feature New Product
Elbe & Sohn, Incorporated will exhibit its full range of drive shafts, universal joints, power transmission yokes and more in Booth Number 674 at The International Workboat Show…
New Compensation Limits for Oil Pollution Disasters
victims of pollution by oil from oil tankers enter into force on November 1, 2003. October 2000. (US$85 million) established in the 1992 Protocol. million SDR (US$192 million). SDR (US$285million).
Xantic Offers Free Airtime
Xantic, the first global provider of Inmarsat Fleet 33 and Fleet 55 for all four-ocean regions, announced a unique offer on these recently launched services. Together…
I.M. Skaugen Completes Newbuild Program
I.M. Skaugen ASA, Oslo (IMSK) will take delivery of its sixth vessel in the newbuilding program, MV "Norgas Napa", on October 31, 2003. The vessel is built by the…
Tobin to Head Security Business Development at Thales
Thales North America has announced that Frank T. Tobin Jr., formerly Senior Vice President of Spectrum Solutions Group, has joined the company’s Business Development…
Mersey Maritime Seeks New Chief
steps down as planned at the end of this month (October). sector and act as a catalyst for business growth and investment. support from The Mersey Partnership. consideration…
