Vessel Tied off to Mooring Buoy Must Comply with Anchor Rules
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ruled that a vessel tied off to a mooring buoy is anchored, rather than moored. In the instant case, defendant's…
Sperry Marine Releases New VDR
Northrop Grumman Corporation's Sperry Marine business unit has released its new Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) Communication Manager software as part of the iFleet…
SENESCO Gives NOAA Research Vessel a Facelift
almost unheard-of. maritime rule. back out to sea for another 5-7 years of ocean exploration. Point headquarters in December 2002. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
New Acquisition Keeps Marine Travelift In Sturgeon Bay
On Monday, July 21, the Marine Travelift family of companies, international leaders in the production and sales of marine and industrial lifting products, was purchased…
General Maritime Signs Contract With LukOil
General Maritime Corporation has entered into a contract of affreightment (COA) agreement with LukOil, Russia's number one oil refinery. The contract gives General…
Dominion Resumes LNG Operations
The Coast Guard will escort a liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipment into Dominion’s natural gas facility in Lusby, Md., Friday about 2 p.m.; the first vessel to unload…
Port of Tacoma Reports Vapor Release
It is reported that a vapor release occurred aboard the Axel Maersk on July 24 at the Port of Tacoma. After a full day and night of testing, hazmat response teams…
Senate Rejects Proposal to Increase Port Security Funding
Following months of repeated efforts to ensure funding to secure the nation's ports, U.S. Sen. Fritz Hollings offered an amendment to the Homeland Security appropriations…
Maritime Administrator Concludes Moscow Discussions
Maritime Administrator Captain William G. Schubert completed two days of bilateral consultations on July 22 and July 23 in Moscow with his Russian counterpart, Vyacheslav V.
BSH Appoints GL to Security Role
Germanischer Lloyd as the first company authorised to act in a sovereign capacity as recognised Maritime Security Organisation for ships sailing under the German flag. Dr. Hans G.
Meeting Regarding ADA for Passenger Vessels
Disabilities Act (ADA) for passenger vessels. disabilities on and off certain U.S. and foreign passenger vessels. September 9, 2003.
Sperry Marine to Supply Nav, Steering Systems
Northrop Grumman Corporation's Sperry Marine business unit has won a multiyear production contract to supply navigation and steering systems for the U.S. Navy Arleigh…
Climax Offers Machining Solutions for Shipbuilders
Climax Portable Machine Tools, Inc. announced expanded services for the worldwide shipbuilding market. Under this new business initiative, the company will provide…
AMOS M&P V5.4 Released
Xantic has launched an upgrade of its AMOS Maintenance & Purchase enterprise solution and the shipboard application AMOS Express. The new 5.4 version of AMOS M&P…
Keppel to Deliver Maersk Rig Early
Keppel Offshore & Marine Limited (Keppel O&M) will deliver a new generation semi-submersible rig to Maersk Contractors two weeks ahead of schedule in mid August 2003.
Atlantic Crossing Attempt Relies on Caterpillar Power
Bear Grylls’ expedition relies on Caterpillar main propulsion power supplied by Finning (UK) Ltd. A world record breaking attempt, to cross the North Atlantic in a RIB power boat this month…
Coast Guard Evaluates Fleet55
Inmarsat’s new Fleet F55 service is undergoing evaluation with the U.S. Coast Guard aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Shearwater. The evaluation follows extensive beta…
Yantai Raffles Shipyard Goes With PLM
IBM and Dassault Systèmes have signed a contract with Yantai Raffles Shipyard (YRS) for product development and data management software. YRS has acquired IBM’s…
Sperry Marine to Supply Navigation, Steering Systems for Navy Destroyers
Northrop Grumman Corporation's Sperry Marine business unit has won a multiyear production contract to supply navigation and steering systems for the U.S. Navy Arleigh…
Security Seminar Series a Success
"An excellent and useful presentation. The program provided the high level information I needed to further my understanding of the new security regulations as they are currently written…
