Stolt-Nielsen Transportation Group Executive
The Stolt-Nielsen Transportation Group (SNTG), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Stolt-Nielsen S.A. (NasdaqNM: SNSA; Oslo Stock Exchange: SNI), today confirmed that the U.S.
Nichols Brothers Launch Sternwheeler Cruise Ship
Nichols Brothers Boat Builders of Whidbey Island and Seattle-based American West Steamboat Company, owned by Henry Hillman, Jr., CEO of Oregon Rail Corp., have launched…
U.S. and British Navies Save 27 Crew Members from Sinking Cargo Vessel
From U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. Twenty-seven crew members of a sinking Egyptian-flagged cargo vessel were saved approximately 350 miles off the coast of Oman June 24 by the U.S.
Telenor Signs with AUR
Telenor Satellite Services today announced the signing of a business agreement with Anders Utkilens Rederi (AUR) of Norway, one of northern Europe's largest maritime chemical transportation companies.
Eighth Crewmember Succumbs to Norway Injuries
The eighth crewmember has died as a result of the accident onboard the S/S Norway on May 25, 2003. Forty-four year old chef, Rolando Tejero, had been in intensive care since the accident.
Full Committee Approves FY04 Homeland Security
President's request. private sector. established priorities for homeland security. from future terrorist attacks. million above the amounts proposed by the President. billion. and testing.
GlobalSantaFe Takes Delivery of New Jackup Rig
GlobalSantaFe Corporation has taken delivery of its new, high- performance jackup rig, Constellation I. Equipped with a dual activity pipe handling system and state-of-the-art drilling capabilities…
Six New Ships on TMM Lines’ Transpacific Service
The deployment of the 4,050teu Aguascalientes on the Mexico-Asia Premier service completes TMM's newbuild program on the transpacific. The ship, on long-term charter…
Crowley Awarded West Coast Salvage and Engineering Services Contract
Following a rigorous evaluation and selection process, Crowley Maritime Corporation's energy and marine services business segment announced today that it has been…
Royal Caribbean Ship Saves Two Sailors
A Royal Caribbean International ship has made another dramatic rescue of sailors floating alongside their sinking vessels. One week after Radiance of the Seas saved…
Manitowoc and Kvichak Marine to Develop and Construct Prototype RB-M for Coast Guard
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. and its subsidiary, Marinette Marine Corporation, will partner with Kvichak Marine Industries, Inc. to develop and construct a prototype…
Smit Acquires URS
Smit Internationale has completed the acquisition of Unie van Redding- en Sleepdienst (URS) from Bofort N.V., Antwerp. The agreement is subject to the customary due diligence investigations.
Port of Tacoma Doubling Growth Rate of West Coast Ports
Following a record-breaking year, container volumes at Port of Tacoma continue to grow rapidly. Through the end of May, the Port's total container throughput is…
Tom Crowley Jr. Receives Honorary Degree From the USMMA
U.S. exercises. USMMA officials presented the degree to Mr. serves. In addition to being a staunch advocate for the U.S. scholarships, internships, and jobs after graduation. Through the Thomas B.
TSC Container Freight Selects Rate Explorer
Management Dynamics, Inc. announced that TSC Container FreightT (www.tsccontainerfreight.com), a global provider of logistics solutions for both import and export customers…
Beveridge Appointed Joint Hull Committee Chairman
Effective July 1, 2003, the chairmanship of the Joint Hull Committee will pass to William Beveridge. The outgoing chairman, Simon Beale, will remain on the committee.
Organizations in Consultative Status with IMO
At its 90th session (June 16th to 20th), in the course of its regular review of Non-Governmental Organizations in consultative status, the IMO Council decided to…
Greece Seizes Explosives From Cargo Ship
According to reports, Greek law enforcement officials confiscated 680 tons of explosives on Sunday night from a vessel off the western coast of Greece. Greek Coast…
New Destroyer Set For Christening
Mississippi Lt. Gov. Amy Tuck will join acting Secretary of the Navy Hansford T. sailors when the U.S. sector June 28. James E. Williams (1930-1999). River Patrol…
New Pacific for the Thames
VT Halmatic has recently secured an order for a Pacific 28 rigid inflatable boat (RIB) from the Metropolitan Police Service. The new boat will join the Metropolitan…
