Navy's Evolutionary Catamaran Tested Off Africa
Low intensity conflict, littoral warfare, special forces that can be whisked ashore at a moment's notice-all familiar terms to describe just how the military must…
First ME engine built in Japan by HZ
The first ME engine to be built in Japan, a 6S50ME-C, has been completed by Hitachi Zosen Corporation. The order was placed by Naikai Zosen for Nissho Shipping.
A&P Busy in the Ferry Refit Season
The various yards in A&P are well into the ‘ferry refit’ season, with the latest contract being Irish Continental Lines’ 50,938 grt passenger/car ferry Ulysses, which is currently in A&P Birkenhead.
IM Skaugen Announces Results
The IM Skaugen group reported a pre-tax result of MUSD 20.3 in 2003 including a net gain from sale of assets of MUSD 19.3 - (MUSD 4.8 in 2002). The result on EBITDA…
OSI Wins Royal Navy Deal
Offshore Systems International Ltd. said that its Navigation Systems unit has been selected for a major fleet-wide contract with the Royal Navy. OSI, as part of…
Crowley Ships Unique Equipment for Smithsonian
Crowley Liner Services is in the process of transporting one 20-ft. flatbed and one 20-ft. unique satellite equipment from Houston, Texas to Panama as part of the…
GlobalSantaFe to Hold 4Q Conference Call and Webcast
GlobalSantaFe Corporation has scheduled a conference call to discuss its fourth-quarter and year-end financial results at 11:00 a.m. CST (12:00 p.m. EST) Wednesday, January 28, 2004.
Volvo Penta D12 Allows for Reduced Operating Expenses
Northern Norway has a large fleet of small and mid-size boats for commercial operations, for example, passenger boats, car ferries and a multitude of fishing boats.
General Maritime Signs Contract With Shell International
General Maritime Corporation entered into a contract of affreightment (COA) agreement with Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited (STASCO), the…
SSC Release Research Reports
The Ship Structure Committee, sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard, among others, released four new research reports. SSC-429 is entitled "Rapid Stress Intensity Factor…
