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…
W&D Delivers the Kaye E. Moran
Late last year, Washburn & Doughty Associates, Inc. of East Boothbay, Maine delivered Kaye E. Moran, a 92’ x 32’, 5100 HP Z Drive Firefighting Tug, to the Moran Towing Corporation of New Canaan…
Horizon Shipbuilding Wins Contracts
Travis R. Short, President of Horizon Shipbuilding, Inc. announced that the U.S. Coast Guard Maintenance Command, Norfolk, Virginia recently awarded a five-year contract for maintenance of 41-ft.
EBDG Adds Chief Engineer Position
Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) is pleased to announce that Jim Towers, P.E. has been promoted to Chief Engineer. As part of the firm's continual efforts to provide outstanding technical services…
Eletson chooses Seagull Training Solution
Eletson Corporation has selected Seagull to provide Computer Based Training for their vessels. Eletson will implement an extensive Computer Based Training (CBT) library fleetwide.
Stolt-Nielsen To Raise $104M
Stolt-Nielsen S.A. agreed to sell 7.7 million Common Shares, with an aggregate gross value of $104 million via a private placement to non-affiliated institutional investors.
Canada Issues Maritime Security Contract Tender
Transport Minister Tony Valeri announced a call for tender for contractors to review vessel security assessments and plans for large Canadian flagged vessels that navigate international waters…
Royal Olympic Cancels Cruises
Royal Olympic Cruises Ltd’s scheduled cruises on the Olympia Voyager and the Olympia Explorer, have all been cancelled during the month of January, 2004. Also, Royal…
MarAd Approves Deepwater LNG Port Off Louisiana
It soon will be easier to import natural gas from fuel tankers, without disruption to shoreline communities and the environment, thanks in part to a new deepwater…
Casjens to Leave Hapag-Lloyd Board
Günther Casjens, a member of the executive board of Hapag-Lloyd AG, is leaving the company at his own request with effect from March 1, 2004. "I greatly regret the decision…
Marlink Launches Broadband Global Area Network Service
Marlink today announced that it now offers a full range of Inmarsat services for customers requiring flexible and efficient land mobile communications over satellite.
Izar Gijon Delivers Two Massive Dredgers
Last December Izar Gijón Shipyard delivered to Jan De Nul the suction dredgers named “Taccola” and “Francesco di Giorgio” ofwith 4.400m3 of capacity each. With a…
Louisiana Company Orders OSV
L&M Bo-Truc Rental of Golden Meadow Louisiana have placed an order with Bollinger Shipyards for two off-shore supply vessels. In the half century since Minor Cheramie…
LCS is On The Way
Pictured is the LCS concept from Austal. For anyone attending both the Surface Navy Association's 16th Annual National Symposium and the National Defense Industrial…
Durfee Joins Senesco Marine
Senesco Marine hired William K. Durfee as its new Senior Vice President of Procurement and Planning. Durfee brings to Senesco a wealth of experience in the manufacturing industry…
ABB Offshore Signs With Intergraph
ABB Offshore Systems AS of Norway has signed a multi-year contract for development and implementation of global information management and project engineering software with the Process, Power & Offs
Three Exec Appointments at Newport News
Northrop Grumman Corporation announces the following three executive appointments in its Newport News sector: Becky Stewart, currently vice president, Surface…
Transport Canada Confirms Chute Evac System
Transport Canada has assessed the safety of both types of vertical chute Marine Evacuation Systems used by BC Ferries and has confirmed that both systems are safe for use by all passengers…
IMO Urges Redoubled Efforts Against Terrorism
Governments and the shipping industry should redouble their efforts to ensure compliance with the new maritime security measures, which will enter into force on July 1…
