Inter-Agency Partners Begin Oil Spill Clean up Efforts
An unidentified source of heavy oil washed up on the shore Tuesday between Shark River Inlet, Monmouth County, and Seaside Heights, Ocean County, prompting the Coast Guard and other federalā¦
Carnival Takes Delivery of Carnival Miracle
Carnival Cruise Lines has taken delivery of its 20th Fun Ship, the 2,124-passenger Carnival Miracle. The delivery took place during traditional handover ceremonies in Helsinki at Kvaerner Masa-Yardsā¦
President Visits Charleston Area
President George W. Bush is briefed on port security issues as he walks with Capt. James Tunstall, Commanding Officer at Group Charleston and Cmdr. Gary Merrickā¦
Greek Court Sets New Deadline for Royal Olympic Cruise Lines
Royal Olympic Cruise Lines announced that the Greek court administering the section 45 proceeding regarding its subsidiaries has allowed the company an extension until Thursdayā¦
Atlantic Area Commander to Launch Cutter
Vice Admiral James D. Hull, Commander, Coast Guard Atlantic Area, will be the keynote speaker at the launch of the Coast Guard Cutter Alder Saturday in Marinette, Wis.
Todd to Team with Bath Iron Works on Aegis Destroyer Overhaul Options
Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation confirmed today its expected participation, along with Southwest Marine, Inc., San Diego Division, on the team lead by Bath Iron Worksā¦
Miami Mega-Yacht Marina Selects SeaSecure
Flagstone Property Group was awarded the rights to develop a mega-yacht marina on Miamiās Watson Island by the City of Miami. Mehmet Bayraktar, Chairman and CEO of Flagstoneā¦
Olympia Countess Sold at Auction
Royal Olympia Cruise Lines Inc. announced that its ship Olympia Countess, which had been arrested by creditors in Durban, South Africa, in December 2003, has beenā¦
Sperry Marine Receives Award From BAE
Northrop Grumman Corporationās Sperry Marine business unit has received the BAE Systems Bronze Chairmanās Award for Innovation in recognition of pioneering workā¦
New Cutter to be Launched
On Saturday, February 7 the Marinette Marine Corp. (MMC) will launch the U. S. Coast Guard cutter Alder. Alder is part of the plan to replace the Coast Guardās World War II era 180-foot cutters.
CP Ships Reports 4Q Results
CP Ships Limited today announced unaudited fourth quarter 2003 operating income of US $49 million, up from $34 million before exceptional items in fourth quarterā¦
NASSCO Receives $578.2M Navy Contract
(NASSCO), announced that the U.S. under the T-AKE program, a new class of combat logistics force ships. to six, and the total contract value to $1.87 billion. includesā¦
Manitowoc Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. debt reduction for the full year 2003. the same period last year. the year-ago period. fourth quarter of 2003, earnings were $0.11 per diluted share.
FMC Denies Motion re Mississippi River Exclusive Tug Franchises
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued an Order denying the request of a marine terminal operator on the lower Mississippi River to require various carriersā¦
Deputy Secretary Loy Discusses Maritime and Port Security
The Department of Homeland Security released the Speech delivered by Deputy Secretary James Loy at the recent Marine Log Conference on Maritime and Port Security. Source: HK Law
Oversight Hearing on DHS Law Enforcement Efforts
On February 3, 2004, the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security of the House Committee on the Judiciary conducted an Oversight Hearing on Law Enforcementā¦
Sweeney Promoted to VP of Far East Operations at Crowley
Effective March 1, 2004, Alex Sweeney will assume the position of Vice President of Russian Far East Operations. In his new position, Sweeney is responsible forā¦
Coast Guard Receives Majority of Maritime Security Plans
The U.S. Coast Guard announced today that 90 percent of vessels and port facilities turned in security plans as required by the Maritime Transportation Security Act.
Knightsbridge Tankers Limited Announces Long Term Charter
Knightsbridge Tankers Limited has secured a long-term time charter contract, for one of the Company's five very large crude carriers (VLCC's), with a highly reputable charterer.
Statoil Awards Safety and Automation Upgrades to Kongsberg
automation systems onboard the Statoil production ship, āNorneā. Statfjord A, B and C, Heidrun and Åsgard A and B. Norwegian oil & gas market is an important area for Kongsberg Maritime.
