Coast Guard Seeks NBSAC Membership Applications
The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking applications for membership on the National Boating Safety Advisory Council (NBSAC). The Council advises the Coast Guard regarding…
Thailand Signs onto CSI
Thailand has signed a Declaration of Principles, establishing the Container Security Initiative (CSI) in the Port of Laem Chabang. With Thailand’s participation…
New Offshore Terminal Designs May Expedite LNG Deliveries
In the wake of announcements by the Federal Reserve about the need for more natural gas, Saipem Group, Single Buoy Moorings, Bluewater Offshore, Spectrum Energy Services…
P&I Club Celebrates 21 Years in Germany
Dr Matthias Reith, director of German bulk carrier owner Orion Schiffahrtsgesellschaft Reith & Co of Hamburg, helped the North of England P&I club celebrate 21…
ILA and Evergreen End Disputes with MOA
The International Longshoremen's Association, AFL-CIO (ILA) and Evergreen America Corporation (EGA) ended a month long dispute with a memorandum of agreement signed this morning.
Hatteland Display Awarded $1.2M Contract
TFT displays to CAE under a project providing for the systems replacement and upgrade of 12 Canadian Navy frigates. During the course of 2003, CAE will deliver the final product…
Secretary Ridge to Welcome Back Coast Guard Forces
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge will welcome back Coast Guard Patrol Forces Mediterranean in a ceremony at Nauticus in Norfolk on June 11 at 3 p.m.
Aker MTW Acquires Order for Three Containerships
Aker MTW Werft (AMTW) in Wismar, Germany has acquired three orders to build container vessels, a joint development with Kvaerner Warnow Werft in Rostock-Warnemünde (Germany).
EU Council Release Provisional Version
The Council of the European Union released the Provisional Version
Thrane & Thrane Release Annual Report
The Board of Directors of Thrane & Thrane has approved the annual report for the year 2002/03. The annual report shows that Thrane & Thrane in the financial year ended April 30…
Farstad Enters Long-Term Charter with Arrendadora
The Mexican offshore service company Arrendadora Ocean Mexicana SA is nominated as winner of a maintenance contract for the oil company Pemex in Mexico. This contract…
New Directors Named at NOL
Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) has appointed Ang Kong Hua and Willie Cheng Jue Hiang, to the Board of Directors, and confirmed Ron Widdows as CEO of its container transportation unit, APL.
Todd Wins $17M Navy Deal
Availability 2 of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). plant and exclusive of nuclear spaces and systems. maximize vessel readiness. Wash., and is expected to be completed by May 2004.
Simrad GPS Gains Wheel Mark Approval
coveted Wheel Mark approval granted by BSH in Hamburg Germany. The GN33 is the successor to the stalwart Wheel Mark approved GN30 DGPS. approved GPS Navigators on small and medium size vessels.
Evergreen America Corporation Withdraws NLRB Suit
National Labor Relations Board. United States Court of Appeals by the company. port captains are managers ineligible for ILA representation. containerships calling at East Coast ports.
NTSB Reveals Details on Norway Investigation
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has updated information on its investigation of the boiler explosion aboard the Norwegian Cruise Line vessel NORWAY…
Northrop Grumman’s Ship Systems Breaks Ground on Modernization Project
at its Ship Systems sector's Gulfport Operations in Gulfport, Miss. The modernization project is expected to create the first large-scale advanced composite manufacturing facility to produce U.S.
SIMRAD Launches Satellite TV System
Simrad, a provider of marine electronics, has launched a new satellite TV system for use on vessels of all sizes. the harshest of conditions. all major television channels almost anywhere on water.
Frontline Sells Tankers to OMI
The Bermuda-based Frontline Ltd. from OMI at $5.70 over a six month period. average of $20,000 per day for one year from delivery. expected early in the third quarter.
Simrad Launches Type-Approved AIS
Simrad launched an Automatic Identification System (AIS) package at NorShipping. The Type Approved Simrad AI70 is designed to be a compact and user friendly unit…
