Containership Grounds Near Singapore
The Singapore-registered container ship, MV APL Emerald (40,077 gross tons), reported that it ran aground at about 1.3km south of Horsburgh Lighthouse in the Singapore waters on June 12.
EU Requests Establishment of WTO Panel Over Korean Shipbuilding Practices
The European Commission has requested the WTO's Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) to set up a Panel over the unfair Korean shipbuilding practices, at its next regular meeting of 24 June.
SSES Conducting Technology Demonstration on Potential Submarine Fuel Cell Technology
dynamics. propulsion. solid oxide fuel cell/oxygen generator concept for submarines. carbon dioxide to produce oxygen and methane. stores the excess oxygen. dioxide electrolysis to form methane.
Commander Praises NSWC Dahlgren's Contributions to the Fleet
Freedom and the War on Terrorism. "I am keenly aware of your contributions," said Vice Adm. more than 1,000 Dahlgren Division employees. systems command commander. customer for 33 years.
COMNAVSEA Lauds NNSY Excellence as Part of One Shipyard for the Nation
In presenting the 2003 Commander-in-Chief's Installation of Excellence Award to Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) yesterday, Vice Adm. Phillip M. things necessary to build 21st century naval readiness.
Port Security and OSC Grants Announced
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the second round of port security grants and the Operation Safe Commerce (OSC) grants. The port security…
CSR to UN: We Need to Enforce UNCLOS
Douglas B. Stevenson, the Director of the Center for Seafarers' Rights of the Seamen's Church Institute, urged delegates attending the week-long meeting of States…
Mersey Maritime Bids For International Convention
Mersey Maritime is bidding for the first-ever international maritime conference to be held in Liverpool, which wil coincide with the Mersey River Festival in 2004 or 2005.
Puget Sound Ports Receive Security Funding
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) have granted funding for two major port security initiatives – Round II…
Columbia Group Announces Two New Companies
The ownership of Columbia Coastal Transport, a container barge operator on the U.S. East and Gulf coasts, announced the addition of two new companies to its Columbia Group of Companies.
Port Security Funds Awarded
Some long awaited funding has finally been released from the Federal Government to shore up port security across the nation. Yester, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge…
Kody Building 3,200 HP Pusher for Blessey
Kody Marine of Harvey, La. began construction of a powerful push boat for Blessy Marine. "It will be similar to the Dreama Klaiber and the Walter E. The progression in size has been evolutionary.
Todd Wins $6M Deal
Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp., Seattle Division, Seattle, Wash., is being awarded a $6,060,005 cost-plus-award-fee option under contract N00024-99-C-8503 for performance…
Members of Senate Oppose FY 2004 Proposal
of operating and maintaining the nation's inland waterways. bi-partisan coalition of key legislators from a cross section of the country. the Inland Waterways Trust…
Well Pescadores Praised at IMO Security Committee
During the IMO's Security Committee sessions held in London between May 28th and June 6, 2003, the United States praised the government of Panama for "aggressively…
Call Performance and Claims Improvement For London Club
The London P&I Club has confirmed that, as at February 20, 2003, claims for the 2002 policy year were ten percent lower than for the 2001 policy year, and thirty…
Work Resumes after Evergreen and ILA Negotiations
Marine Corporation following a four-week work stoppage. pending before the National Labor Relations Board. The handling of cargo containers and ships coming in and out of the U.S.
NOL Names Lim as President and CEO
Singapore-based container shipping group, Neptune Orient Lines (NOL), has appointed David Lim as group president and CEO. Lim will assume his new role on July 10…
Kongsberg Releases New Propulsion Control System
designed for medium and low speed diesel engines. The main components of the AutoChief® C20 are; control panel, remote control system, engine telegraph, engine safety system…
Coast Guard Crew Comes Home from the War
The Coast Guard Cutter Bainbridge Island, homeported in Sandy Hook, N.J., arrived in Norfolk, Va., on June 11 from Rota, Spain, after their trans-Atlantic journey…
