Senator Boxer Introduces High Tech Port Security Act
Senator Boxer (D-CA) introduced a bill (S. 1147) to protect United States ports, and for other purposes. The High Tech Port Security Act would require that all new…
EC Debuts Inland Waterways Observatory
The European Commission (EC) inaugurated its Inland Waterways Observatory. The Internet site is intended to enhance utilization of the European inland waterways.
Navy Awards GD $24M for SSGN Conversion Work
The U.S. Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $24 million contract modification to procure and manufacture long-lead time material for the Trident SSGN…
Texas Clipper II Honored In Galveston
Texas A&M University at Galveston was officially presented the "M" Award Friday from the U.S. Maritime Administration for outstanding performance and maintenance of the Texas Clipper II…
Chemoil to Re-enter Philadelphia Bunker Market
Chemoil Corporation will re-enter the Philadelphia bunker market the first week of June. In March of this year Chemoil commenced bunkering operations in Panama with great success.
Cunard Fleet to Feature Three Queens
For the first time in its long history Cunard Line will operate three luxury liners named for British monarchs. In 2005, the line's fleet will consist of the legendary Queen Elizabeth 2…
Northrop Grumman Begins Construction of LHD 8
22 on LHD 8, a multipurpose amphibious assault ship. U.S. Marine Corps representatives lauded the Northrop Grumman team's efforts and the significant impact and…
WWII Landing Ship Restored as Floating Museum/Memorial
The LST-325 (Landing Ship, Tank), a World War II amphibious vessel designed to land battle-ready tanks, troops and supplies directly onto enemy shores, will once again be plying the waters…
AMSEC Acquires Planning Consultants
AMSEC LLC has completed the acquisition of Planning Consultants, Incorporated (PCI), a Navy combat systems engineering company with headquarters in Virginia Beach, Va.
MaritimeTV.com to Webcast SOCP Coverage
MaritimeTV.com, an Internet TV channel on the TVWorldwide.com network will provide live webcast coverage of the Ship Operations Cooperative Program (SOCP) meeting to be held June 3 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Transas Simulators to Participate in EU Project Jamaica
Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) www.cmi.edu.jm, (located on the Polisadoes peninsula) has selected Transas to supply new marine simulation systems for their training center.
IMO Issues Preview for Maritime Safety Committee
A revised Annex B to the 1988 Load Lines Protocol and amendments to the enhanced survey programme for bulk carriers and oil tankers are expected to be adopted when…
Image Marine on Display with Cool Cats for Norway
Designed and built specifically for harsh Norwegian weather conditions and to meet the service requirements of isolated communities, Image Marine’s first vessels…
Blast on NCL Vessel Kills Four Crewmembers
The SS Norway is undergoing investigations conducted by the Coast Guard and the National Transportation Safety Board after a fatal accident involving a boiler yesterday morning.
Costa Mediterranea Awarded RINA Green Star
The Costa Mediterranea, which was delivered to Costa Crociere by Kvaerner Masa-Yards yesteday, has become the latest state-of-the-art cruise ship to be awarded the…
CP Ships Appoints V.P. Supply Chain Security
CP Ships Limited, has appointed Jared Henry as Vice President of Supply Chain Security. Based in Tampa, Florida, Henry assumes his new responsibilities in conjunction…
MARSEC Status Raised to Level II
The U.S. Coast Guard has raised the maritime security (MARSEC) status of most U.S. ports from Level I to Level II. Vessels and port facilities should respond accordingly. Source: HK Law
USCG Marine Safety Issues Bulletin
USCG Marine Safety Office New Orleans issued Marine Safety Bulletins reminding the maritime community that security zones are in effect for waters of the Mississippi…
Telenor Extends Ku-Band Satellite Service
States and South America. satellite for a variety of smaller vessels and offshore facilities. Telenor's Santa Paula, California land earth station. cruise industry operating in the Caribbean.
Navy Lab Inventors Win Awards
The U.S. Navy's Office of Naval Research (ONR) announced that two inventors at the Naval Surface Warfare Center's Carderock Division will receive the Vice Admiral Harold G.
