Revised Standards for Ship Security Alert systems
The Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) issued a circular to its shipowners advising them that the IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) recently revised the…
Oil Spill Vessel Delivered to Spain
vessel to Spain. duties. incidents and proven it's abilities. for sheltered terminal and harbor operations. simply driving the boat over the oil slick. circulating. for transfer.
Two More Ships Depart James River Fleet
The U.S. Department of Transportation issued a Press Release stating that the Canopus and the Compass Island were towed from the James River Reserve Fleet to be dismantled in Teesside, UK.
Crew Injured During Lifeboat Drill
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency reported that five crewmembers of a cargo vessel were injured during a lifeboat drill in Lerwick Harbour. During recovery of…
Bentley: Security Funding Gap Puts IMO Nations in Same Boat as U.S
The global effort to combat the threat of terrorists using maritime transport to deliver weapons of mass destruction is increasingly compromised by the imposition…
Trailer Bridge Accepted as a Partner into C-TPAT
Trailer Bridge, Inc. has been accepted as a certified member of the U.S. Customs Service's Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program. U.S. Customs…
VT Halter Marine and NOAA Launch FSV
VT Halter Marine Inc. and NOAA launched the first of four planned NOAA fisheries survey vessels on October 17. Christened Oscar Dyson by Peggy Dyson-Malson, wife…
ITIC Warns on Gray Areas
goes to court. witness. that the relevant law is still in the course of development. the two categories of adviser and expert. meeting of experts, one of them changes his mind.
EC Reasoned Opinion on Marine Equipment
The European Commission issued a Press Release stating that it sent reasoned opinions to six member states for failure to respect EU legislation on marine equipment.
NTSB Investigates Ferry Accident
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued a Press Release stating that it has commenced its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the allision…
Matson Intermodal System Renamed Matson Integrated Logistics
In recognition of the company's continued strong growth, a changing mix of business, and the introduction of new services, Matson Intermodal System today announced…
Northrop Grumman Puts Fire Scout UAV on Final Approach
first shipboard landing by the U.S. UAV in late August. The flights were made between Pt. Calif., and the USS Denver underway at sea. payload from launch to recovery. be fully TCS compliant.
Åsheim Takes Helm of HÖEGH Fleet
Yngvil Åsheim has been named fleet manager in HFS responsible for the management of Leif Höegh & Co and HUAL's car carrier fleet. She came to HFS from Det norske Veritas (DNV) in 2002…
Gresham Marine Introduces New Service
Gresham Marine Surveying, Inc., headquartered in Savannah, Ga., has opened operations serving the Savannah, Brunswick, Charleston, and Jacksonville maritime communities. Capt. Jeffrey T.
New CEO at Kvaerner Philadelphia Shipyard
David E. Meehan has been appointed President & Chief Executive Officer of the Kvaerner Philadelphia Shipyard on the U.S. Atlantic Coast. He will replace Gunnar Skjelbred…
Fire Breaks Out on Kempinski Ganna Nile Cruise Ship
A fire broke out on the Kempinski Ganna Nile Cruise Ship yesterday, as it sailed from Luxor to Aswan near the port of Edfo. There were 144 passengers on board, 102 Spanish and 42 Italians.
Xantic and HSE Global Sign Software Cooperation Agreement
Xantic has announced the signing of a Software Cooperation Agreement with HSE Global. This mutually beneficial strategic alliance will provide the shipping industry…
MTN Signs Deal with Oceania
Maritime Telecommunications Network (MTN), of Miramar, Florida, a provider of satellite-based communications, networking and other services to the cruise and offshore oil and gas industries…
Investigation Begins on Fatal Ferry Crash
Investigation begins on yesterday's ferry accident that has seriously injured several passengers and killed 10. A Staten Island Ferry crashed as it was docking Wednesday afternoon…
Stolt Offshore Reports 3Q Loss
Stolt Offshore reported a third-quarter loss on Wednesday and said again that its full-year loss could be deeper than previous guidance. Offshore, which specialises in deep-water engineering.
