U.K. SOSREP Approves Transfer of Ships for Recycling
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has stated that the Secretary of State’s Representative in Maritime Salvage and Intervention (SOSREP) has cleared the way for two more vessels from the U.S.
NSA: Cuts Coming for Offshore
The Norwegian Shipowners' Association (NSA) had high hopes of maintaining status quo while the White Paper on shipping policy was still pending. These hopes were…
Odfjell Enters Long-Term Timecharter
Odfjell announced the long-term timechartering of two 30,000 dwt. stainless steel type tankers to be built in and owned from Japan. a total of five.
Maritrans Announces New Financing Agreements
Maritrans Inc. announced that the company recently entered into new financing agreements to replace $36.8 million of its existing term debt. This move allows Maritrans…
Caterpillar Product Line to Include Propulsion Engine
Caterpillar has announced the availability of the 3412D propulsion engine to the commercial marine market. The V-12, four-stroke-cycle-diesel engine offers higher…
MITAGS to Offer Gas Carrier Inspection Course
Glen Paine, Executive Director of the Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS) and the Pacific Maritime Institute (PMI) announced today that MITAGS has been awarded the U.S.
Panama Canal Authority Forms Alliance with Massachusetts Port Authority
With more than 60 percent of Panama Canal traffic originating from or traveling to the East Coast of the United States, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announced…
ITIC Warns Agents to Beware Crew Smugglers
immigrants by pretending they are joining crew. insurer of transportation professionals. of the leading shipping companies in Bangladesh". Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Peru and Uruguay. of their choice.
Kvaerner Masa-Yards Licenses Shipbuilding Atomation
cooperation partner Esab. opened a new era in the shipbuilding process. times have been reduced to zero and no CAD models are needed. technology allows even unmanned production (in night shift).
Partial Settlement on Exclusive Tug Franchises on Lower Mississippi River
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) released a Settlement Agreement it has entered into with one of the stevedoring companies that was allegedly involved in an…
Resolution of TSA Matter
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued two documents as part of the resolution of the matter involving allegations that the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement…
Marine Fuel Dealer Fined
The Washington State Department of Ecology has fined a Seattle marine fuel dealer $28,242 for supplying oil to a tank barge without a state-approved spill prevention plan. Source: HK Law
Tidewater Issues Earnings Guidance For Quarter Ended September 30, 2003
Tidewater Inc. announced that it expects fiscal second quarter financial results to be below current analysts' earnings expectations. For the three months ended September 30…
Commander, Naval Reserve Force Visits NSA Bahrain
By Journalist Seaman Erica R. Gardner, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/ Commander, U.S. The Navy Reserve’s top leader recently visited the U.S. Naval…
Panama Canal Website Earns Award
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) Web site (www.pancanal.com) received special recognition in the 2003 Golden @ Contest of El Salvador as the "Most Voted For Web site" by users in Central America.
Corps of Engineers Streamline Reorganization
The US Army Corps of Engineers is moving ahead with its new organization plan, USACE 2012. The plan will reorganize the internal workings of the headquarters and…
Hydro and Talum Enter Agreement
Hydro Aluminium has entered into a long-term purchase agreement with the Slovenian aluminium producer Talum for foundry alloy casthouse products. Talum will supply Hydro with an average of 70…
Bahamas Florida Express Selects MAP Solution
VNS International began implementing its Marine Administration and Planning (MAP) Solution for HMS - Bahamas Florida Express (BFE), fast ferry operating between Ft.
Kent Reliant Refloated
The M/V Kent Reliant was successfully refloated yesterday at afternoon after a thirteen-day salvage and response operation. The 522-ft. cargo ship, grounded outside San Juan harbor September 18.
IMO Issues Circular on Cargo Information
The IMO released a joint MSC/MEPC Circular containing a recommendation for use of a standard format for cargo information as regards occupational health data. The…
