Kronodoc Oy Introduces Software Version for Marine Industry
Kronodoc Oy introduces a new software version, Kronodoc Marine. The new version is suitable for Marine Industry clients to manage their content, execute program…
Zodiac Files Suit Against Brunswick
Zodiac of North America, Inc., Zodiac International, S.A. and its AVON Inflatables Ltd. subsidiary filed a lawsuit against Brunsweick Corporation, charging that…
DNV Achieves Full ACP Authorization by USCG
DNV is now fully authorized to act as an autonomous certification body on behalf of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). Today, DNV, as the first non-US classification society…
Prevention of Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships
The Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) issued a Port Circular reminding owners, operators, and masters of the dangers of piracy and armed robbery against ships.
A New ‘Shipshape’ Solution to an Old Problem
ShipShape International, the brainchild of ferry guru Bill Moses, author of FerryGuide, has been launched in order to provide a unique holistic approach to management…
General Maritime Announces Exercising of Three Time Charter Options On Aframax OBO Vessels
General Maritime Corporation today announced that a leading international trading company has exercised its option to time charter three additional Aframax OBO vessels for two years.
Coast Guard Rescues Savannah boaters
A Coast Guard helicopter crew from Air Station Savannah rescued two boaters at 1:45 p.m. after they were forced to jump into the water when their vessel caught fire…
USS Chafee Joins The Fleet
On a crisp fall morning in Newport, R.I., friends, family, veterans and special guests gathered to watch as USS Chafee (DDG 90), the Navy's newest warship, was formally…
Marlink Signs Deal with Kyma
OSLO, Norway and ROCKVILLE, Maryland (October 27, 2003) - Marlink today announced that it has signed a five-year agreement with the owners of the MV Mona Lisa, represented by Kyma Ship Management…
Coast Guard Medevac Woman from Cruise Ship
A Coast Guard helicopter crew rescued a 64-year-old woman suffering from appendicitis aboard a cruise ship 170 miles south of New Orleans this afternoon. The Coast Guard was notified at 10:45 a.m.
State of California Approves Major Ferry Expansion Plan
The San Francisco Bay Area Water Transit Authority (WTA), a regional transit agency, announced that Governor Davis signed Senate Bill (SB) 915 (D-Perata, Oakland)…
Birka´s New Cruise Vessel will be Birka Paradise
The cruise vessel to be delivered in autumn 2004 for Birka Line had to day its keel laid at Aker Finnyards in Rauma. The vessel will be named Birka Paradise. The name reflects the vessel´s concept…
Aker Finnyards to Convert Finnjet
Aker Finnyards and Silja Oyj Abp signed on October 23 a LOI on the docking and conversion of GTS Finnjet. The work will commence in May 2004 and means 100 man years of work for the yard.
Transport Canada to Coordinate with USCG
Transport Canada issued a News Release announcing a new maritime security program for Canadian vessels and port facilities. The program will complement new maritime…
U.K. Acquires New Emergency Towing Vessel
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) issued a Press Notice stating that a new emergency towing vessel has been acquired. It is assigned to the Shetland Islands…
Port of Los Angeles Terminal Improvement Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a Notice stating that it is examining the feasibility of waterside, terminal, and transportation improvements at Berths 136-147 in the Port of Los Angeles.
Canal Barge Announces New Terminal Group
U.S. based marine transportation and management service company, Canal Barge Company, Inc. is pleased to announce the formation of a new bulk chemical storage and distribution entity…
Coast Guard’s Largest Ice Breaker To Visit Juneau
The Coast Guard cutter Healy and crew is scheduled to stop in Juneau for a port call October 24-27. The ship departed Seattle June 13 to begin its Arctic cruise.
SENESCO Marine Awarded New Contracts
Senesco Marine, headquartered in Quonset Point, Rhode Island, announced today that it has secured two new major repair contracts in what company officials describe…
Cunard Honored with Award
Cunard Line was named 'World's Leading Cruise Line', at the 10th Annual World Travel Awards dinner. Alicia Oliphant, Regional Sales Manager for Cunard, is shown…
