News: New Bouchard Transportation ATB Launched at Bollinger
The first of its two double-hull, clean product, ocean-going, articulated tug and barge (ATB) units is ready for sea trails and is being outfitted for delivery at Bollinger Shipyards…
News: Fast Vessel, Big Payload
About two years ago A. K. Suda, Inc. was approached by LaForce Shipyard of Bayou LaBatre, Ala., to design a crew/supply boat that would be faster, carry more deck…
News: Unusual Propulsion System for Wisconsin Ferry
The Merrimac Ferry, which crosses the Wisconsin River between Sauk and Columbia counties, is Wisconsin's only free ferry. It shuttles WIS 113 traffic between Okee…
News:Blessey Grows Again
This June will see Blessey Marine add yet another push boat to its ever growing fleet. The latest addition will be delivered from the John Bludworth Shipyard in Corpus Christie, Texas.
Stolt Offshore Awarded Contract in Angola
Stolt Offshore S.A. ChevronTexaco's affiliate in Angola. platforms. award is a welcome addition to our business in Angola. EPIC project.
Austal to Build Patrol Boats for Yemen
Austal Ships has been selected to supply a fleet of 10 patrol boats to the Republic of Yemen, Ministry of Defence. Based on a proven hullform, the 123 ft. (37.5…
Chilean Navy Employs Navi-Sailor 3000
The Chilean Navy has chosen Transas Marine’s Navi-Sailor 3000 software as its electronic charting solution and an installation and training program is currently underway.
UK P&I Club Free Reserves Maintained on Target
20th 2003, compared with US$138 million in 2001/2. Poor's in January. million, compared with US$210 million in the previous year. return despite difficult conditions in most financial markets.
Panama Canal Receives ISO 14001
More than 100 people at the Miraflores Locks as Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance awarded upon the Department of Security and Environment's Environmental Division…
Portsmouth-Based Cutter Returns from Patrol
The Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane returns home Saturday, June 7 at 1 p.m. from a 61-day patrol in support of maritime homeland security, counter-drug operations…
GAC Launches Global Logistics Service
GAC Group (GAC) has launched its new global supply chain management service to meet the demand for fast and efficient delivery of ship spares and marine parts. By…
OTC Announces New Board Members
The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) board of directors elected the 2004-2005 chairman and vice-chairman during this year’s event that took place 5-8 May at…
Trailer Bridge Wins Award
Trailer Bridge, Inc. announced that Jay Thomassen, Director, Corporate Sales, is the recipient of the 2003 Malcom P. McLean Innovative Spirit Award. The Company recognized Mr.
MSC Announces New Service
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)announced that the company now offers new direct service to West Mediterranean ports in addition to its existing North Atlantic Service.
North of England Releases Financial Details
ended 20 February 2003 by 14% to US$ 99.6 million. financial position. of 4.82% and a total contribution of US$ 14 million. of 13.6%, contributing US$ 3 million.
Peter Wright Retires from Millers
1997, has retired after 40 years' service with the organization. P&I and U.K. Defense clubs. University and was called to the Bar (Inner Temple) the following year. Son partnership in 1970.
SAM Electronics to Provide Turnkey for Project America
Pride of America, the new 922-ft. Ingalls Shipyard in the U.S. engineering as well as supply and installation of cabling. onboard TV network. command system.
STN Atlas Wins Contract for German Corvettes
Lürssen, and Nordseewerke. installation of cabling. degaussing for magnetic self-protection. continuing availability. The first of the 292-ft. commissioning in 2007.
Senate Conducts Hearing on Title XI Loan Guarantee Program
The Senate Commerce Committee conducted a hearing on the Title XI Loan Guarantee Program
FMC Publishes List of Controlled Carriers
The Federal Maritime Commission is publishing an updated list of controlled carriers. Section 3(8) of the Shipping Act of 1984 (“Shipping Act”), 46 U.S.C. app. (B)…
