Queen to Name QM2
Cunard is delighted to confirm that Her Majesty The Queen will name the company's new flagship Queen Mary 2 at a ceremony to take place in Southampton, England, on Thursday, January 8, 2004.
Senate Hearing on UNCLOS
The U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations conducted a hearing on possible ratification by the United States of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
USCG Monitors Retrieval of Empty Oil Barge
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Press Release stating that it monitored the retrieval of an empty oil barge after the towing line connecting it to a tug separated.
USCG Maritime Security Regulations
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has cleared the U.S. Coast Guard final regulations on maritime security. These regulations are intended to replace the…
ABS Completes Review of Seagull CBT
offered by distance learning and computer-based training. receiving Recognized Security Organization (RSO) status. scenario for computer-based training (CBT). workbook of practical exercises.
EU Marco Polo Program
The European Commission issued the First Call for Proposers regarding the EU Marco Polo Program. The program is intended to reduce road congestion in Europe by shifting…
Marlink Adds Services
Marlink announced will add Telenor's new E-Mail Advanced service to portfolio of e-mail value added services designed for customers communicating from remote locations on land or at sea.
Report Discusses Container Terminal Focus to 2007
new market report about the container handling industry. The executive style report provides key market indicators on container throughput, including a detailed…
Austal Makes Progress with Ferry
Austal USA is making progress with their latest project, the 192-ft. vehicle passenger ferry for Lake Express. The tunnel has been stood and all of the piping and…
MCA Approves First Ship Security Plans
The United Kingdom’s Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) has recently approved the first two Ship Security Plans for UK flagged vessels. It expects these to be the…
TEN Announces New Time Charter for the Aframax Olympia
Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited (TEN) announced a new time-charter contract for the Aframax Olympia with a major European charterer. The two-year contract begins…
NY Waterway Installs GPS System
NY Waterway has completed installation of a $1 million global positioning system (GPS), allowing the company to track instantly and continuously the location and speed of all ferries and buses…
Kotug Prepares Organization for Further Growth
Kotug International B.V, the well known provider of harbour towage services in Rotterdam Hamburg and Bremerhaven, have announced the appointment of two professionals to join its team.
OMI Announces Construction of Additional Vessel and Time Charters
OMI Corporation of Stamford, Ct. has exercised an option to have a sixth 37,000 dwt ice class 1A product carrier constructed for it by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co.…
A&P Tees Goes from Strength to Strength
A&P Group’s Teesside facility, located near Middlesborough, has made a successful start since re-opening for business earlier this year, success in both use of the…
Lasco Enters Agreement with Clipper Group
The Portland, Oregon based Lasco Shipping Co. enters into major agreement with Clipper Group of the Bahamas. Torben G. Jensen, Chairman of Clipper Group of the Bahamas and Kenneth M.
Mega Yacht Returns to Blohm + Voss
The LADY MOURA returned to Blohm + Voss on October 8 for maintenance and conservation work. The 344-ft. (105 m) long white mega yacht will undergo a facelift in its roofed-over floating dock.
Lee Promoted to Director of Human Resources at Crowley
Bryan R. Lee has been promoted to Director, Human Resources for Crowley Maritime Corporation. unit interface. activities for Crowley's offices in the eastern and central United States.
Marine Jet Technology Listed for Trading on the OTCBB
Marine Jet Technology Corp has been listed for trading on the OTCBB under the symbol MJET. The company develops and markets marine jet propulsion technology based…
Wärtsilä Reports Market Success for Engines
common-rail marine engines. million bhp). sector. Sulzer RT-flex96C type for large container liners. built under licence in Korea and Japan. containership newbuilding orders.