VT Halmatic Completes World’s Tallest Yacht Mast
The Mirabella V mast is loaded on a barge to leave the VT Halmatic Portchester shipyard. VT Halmatic completed production of the world’s tallest yacht mast, which…
Concordia Orders New P-MAX Tankers
predetermined price. for delivery in 2005-2006. on double propulsion systems, rudders and steering gear. to be either dredged or closed down. bottlenecks affecting oil transportation.
Broström Modernizes its European Product Tanker Fleet
Broström has placed an order for the building of four 14,500 deadweight product- and chemicaltankers. The order secures Broström's position as being a significant…
Smedvig Secures New Tender Rig Contract
Smedvig has been awarded a letter of intent by Total Congo for the self-erecting tender rig T-8. The drilling assignment in Congo, West Africa, has a firm duration of 105 days…
Coast Guard Reminds Community of Approaching Deadlines
The U.S. Coast Guard reminds members of the maritime community that security plans for vessels and facilities affected by the Maritime Transportation Security Act…
PHA Commission Considers Security Contract and MOU
The Port of Houston Authority (PHA) commission will consider several recommendations involving contract awards, bids and proposals, professional services and general…
Canada Proposes Changes to Small Vessel Regulations
Transport Canada stating that it is planning to amend the small vessel regulations. These regulations apply to vessels under 15 gross tons and those carrying 12 or fewer passengers.
Ship Management Awarded Ecopro
The Washington State Department of Ecology issued a Press Release stating that it has awarded the Exceptional Compliance Program (Ecopro) award to M.T.M. Ship Management Private Ltd.
Marad Release U.S./China Maritime Agreement
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) released the U.S./China Agreement on Maritime Transportation, signed this week. It also released the Memorandum of Consultations relating to the agreement.
Henry Marine Wants $6M for Ferry Rescue
According to a report in New York Newsday (www.newsday.com), Henry Marine Service has filed a suit seeking $6 million for the efforts of its tug Dorothy J. in corralling…
Fortum Clarifies Financing
The Board of Directors has decided to redeem the preference shares issued by Fortum Corporation's subsidiary, Fortum Capital Limited. The redemption will take place on December 30, 2003.
ABB Wins LNG Propulsion Contract
Chantiers de l´Atlantique, ALSTOM Group, has awarded ABB Marine a contract to supply the electric propulsion system for a new 153,000 cu. M. LNG carrier, owned by Gaz de France.
New Orders for Large Common-rail Engines
Sulzer RT-flex96C low-speed diesel engines have been ordered by Odense Steel Shipyard A/S in Lindø, Denmark, for installation in four 3700 TEU L-class container…
New Vessel Sharing Agreement for Iberia
Geest North Sea Line, together with its Spanish partner Odiel Bilbao SA, announced more details relating to their new shortsea joint venture, first made public in mid November.
Electric Boat Receives Submarine Deal
Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Conn., is being awarded a $30,117,674 cost-plus-fixed-fee modification to exercise an option under previously awarded contract (N00024…
PRDA for Ship Disposal Solutions
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued a Program Research and Develop Announcement (PRDA) for ship disposal solutions. The agency is seeking innovative…
Port of Tacoma Commission Authorizes 2004 Budget
Closing 2003, a year in which the Port of Tacoma projects a record 1.73 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent 'containers') and projects a record $83.8 million in total revenue…
NRC Report on Upper Miss Study
An independent committee of the National Research Board tasked with reviewing a re-structured navigation and environmental study of the Upper Mississippi and Illinois…
U.S. Navy Aegis Weapon System Guides Standard Missile to Target Intercept
The Lockheed Martin developed Aegis Weapon System successfully intercepted a ballistic missile target outside the earth's atmosphere during its descent phase of flight today.
Upper Mississippi Nav Study Inconclusive
Prejudicial, Premature or Both? actions to be implemented" (page 21). One of the committee's criticisms concerned grain export projections, citing them to be too high.
