IEEE Conference to be Held in April
The IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) will host their next conference on Technologies for Homeland Security on April 21st and 22nd of 2004.
ITS Back in the U.S.
The trade fair element of the eighteenth International Tug & Salvage Convention & Exhibition, (ITS) being held at the Bal Harbour Beach Resort in Miami from 26th-30th April 2004…
California Raises Ballast Water Fee
The California State Lands Commission (SLC) issued a Letter to Interested Parties stating that the ballast water fee for vessels arriving in California will be increased…
SES Use On Vessels
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on procedures to govern use of satellite earth stations on board vessels…
Ballast Water Management Discussion
The Shipping Coordinating Committee, sponsored by the U.S. State Department, will meet in Washington, DC on February 3, 2004 to prepare for the upcoming Diplomatic…
FMC Seeks Comment on China Matter
FMC considered the petitions of three Chinese controlled carriers for relief from the 30-day waiting requirement for reduction of tariff rates of the Controlled Carrier Act (Petition Nos.
Boatracs Joins Port Security Test
Boatracs, the premier provider of wireless maritime information solutions, recently participated in a maritime security exercise co-sponsored by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)…
WTO Cites Security as Potential Trade Barrier Concern
The United States has overcome several shocks since its last Trade Policy Review in 2001, helped by the contribution of its open and transparent trade regime to the highly efficient U.S.
Dubai Tanker Event to be March 28-31
The Middle East has always been an important region for the tanker industry. Underpinned by strong oil prices, a recovering world economy and prospects of Iraqi reconstruction…
Northern Canyon Completes Gunnison Spar Contract
In November, Canyon Offshore Inc., a subsidiary of Cal Dive International mobilized the M/V Northern Canyon with two 2,500-m rated Triton XLS systems on board,…
ASA: Helping Out in Security Matters
The American Salvage Association (ASA) has offered to assist the U.S. Coast Guard Captains of the Port in the development, review, and update of their Area Maritime…
UK P&I: Promoting Best Practice
As the most frequent and costly large claims dealt with by the UK P&I Club concern cargo, managers Thomas Miller are constantly concerned about the procedures and practices which give rise to them.
Northern Canyon Completes Gunnison Spar Contract
In November, Canyon Offshore Inc., a subsidiary of Cal Dive International mobilized the M/V Northern Canyon with two 2,500-m rated Triton XLS systems on board,…
Hydro sells share in Snøhvit
Hydro has entered into an agreement to sell its 10 percent stake in production licences PL064, PL077, PL078, PL097, PL099, PL100 and PL110 in the Norwegian offshore sector…
GUILTY: OMI to Pay $4.2M Fine for Illegal Dumping
The U.S. Department of Justice announced that OMI Corporation pleaded guilty to preparing false documents in an effort to cover up the illegal dumping of thousands…
TEN Orders A Series of Ice-Class Product Carriers
Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited (TEN) has ordered two handysize, double hull, 1A ice-class tankers, with carrying capacity of 37,000 dwt each. The vessels have…
Delta Queen Inducted into National Maritime Hall of Fame
The National Historic Landmark Delta Queen will be inducted into the National Maritime Hall of Fame at a January 24 ceremony at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y.
Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding Deploys CICC's Products
Communication Intelligence Computer Corporation, Ltd. (CICC), has signed a licensing agreement for its InkTools(R), biometric, electronic signature and Office Automation…
Irby Joins Bollinger as Construction Chief
Danny R. Irby has joined Bollinger as executive vice-president, new construction responsible for all aspects of construction of new boats, barges and other specialized vessels and equipment…
