Offshore-Inland Completes Hull Restoration on USS Alabama
Mobile-Alabama based Offshore-Inland Marine & Oilfield Services has completed hull repairs on the battleship USS Alabama, the state of Alabama's most popular tourist attraction. The 680-ft.
Hornbeck Offshore Files Registration Statement for IPO
Hornbeck Offshore Services has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to a proposed initial public offering of its common stock.
The Manitowoc Company Launches Staten Island Ferry
Marinette Marine Corporation, a subsidiary of The Manitowoc Company, Inc., launched the ferry Guy V. Molinari, for New York City's Department of Transportation, on September 20. This 310-ft.
AFRAS to Hold Award Ceremony on October 7
On October 7 in Washington, D. C., the Association for Rescue at Sea (AFRAS), will award its Gold Medal and a cash prize to United States Coast Guardsman Roman D.
New ILO Book Focuses on Women Seafarers
Women seafarers - a rare but growing cohort on the world's waterborne transportation fleet -- face inordinately tough working conditions including discrimination…
American Salvage Association Names New Leaders
(ASA). Vice President, Donjon Marine Co., Inc. new Secretary/Treasurer. Fairbanks. maritime security, the status of pending U.S. immunity and the salvors' role in environmental protection…
Statoil's Chairman Resigns
On September 21, Leif Terje Løddesøl informed the head of Statoil's corporate assembly and the board of directors that he is withdrawing with immediate effect from…
Collision in Singapore Strait
The Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) issued a Press Release stating that the bulk carrier SEA LIBERTY and the container vessel ARABIAN EXPRESS collided…
Transas HQ Moved to Ireland
As of July 2003, the International Headquarters of the marine IT specialist, Transas, has moved to Cork, Ireland. The move to Ireland is a logical consequence of…
Oceanwide Appoints New Management
Oceanwide announced a new management structure for Oceanwide Netherlands, Oceanwide Baltics and Oceanwide Offshore Services. The new structure is effective immediately.
Austal Awarded Another Contract with New World First Ferry
Reflecting the its existing Austal catamarans, Hong Kong based New World First Ferry Services (Macau) Limited [“First Ferry (Macau)”] has signed its third contract with Austal Ships in two years.
Theriot Named VP, Business Development at Bollinger
Bollinger Shipyards, Inc., Lockport, La., announced that Scott Theriot will assume the newly developed position of Vice President, Business Development. Mike Ellis…
Senesco To Build Another 80,000-Barrel, Double-Hulled Barge
Massachusetts-based Sea Boats, Inc. hulled barge. underway and is expected to be complete by April of 2004. double-hulled barge built by Senesco Marine. barge built, and fast.
Meridian Marine Progressive Products Makes Distribution Agreement
Meridian Marine Progressive Products announces a North America distribution agreement with Northstar Battery Company for their HD series marine batteries. Using state of the art technology…
GE Expands Marine & Stationary Power Organization
GE Transportation Systems' Marine & Stationary Power (M&SP) business recently expanded its worldwide sales and support organization. M&SP offers a full line of competitive…
Royal Caribbean Orders Ultra Voyager
The Ultra Voyager will be Roughly 15 percent larger than Voyager (pictured above), the Ultra Voyager will be 126 ft. by 1,112 ft. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has…
FMC Activity re: NVOCCs
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued a number of documents relating to efforts by non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCCs) to enter into confidential service contracts. C. H.
Bollinger Completes Conversion of Ned Ferry
Bollinger Shipyards, Inc., has completed a major conversion of the Crescent Towing tug, NED FERRY that transformed the boat from a single engine vessel with 3500 HP…
Tanker and Cargo Ship Collide in North Sea
It has been reported that a 3,200 ton tanker and a 2,000 ton container ship have collided in the North Sea. The French tanker, Pointe du Castel and the Dutch container…
Devon Shipbuilders Appeal for Gov’t to Intervene
Workers from Appledore Shipbuilders, who face losing their jobs later this month, are meeting with senior civil servants today to urge the government to act. Appledore…
