Graig Extends Cooperation With Vinashin
Graig Group is to build on its recent fifteen-ship order in Vietnam by developing series production of a full range of modern-design bulk carriers at Vietnam Shipbuildingā¦
Seaway Marine Transport Trains at MSI Newport
A group of four students from Seaway Marine Transport (SMT) completed an Emergency Shiphandling course on 18 February at MSI Newport. This course examines the theory and practice of ship handling.
NCL Comments on GAO Report
Norwegian Cruise Line CEO Colin Veitch Responds to GAO Report on NCLās Project America. The GAO report released today confirms what Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) hasā¦
Crew Cost Warning to Ferry Operators
āFerry companies need to take on the issues of pay, discipline and restrictive practices if they are to improve marginal profitability and service standards, accordingā¦
Cruise to Take Center Stage in Hamburg
Cruise vessels will take center stage at the SMM 2004, 21st Shipbuilding, Machinery & Marine Technology, International Trade Fair Hamburg, which is to take placeā¦
Docked Vessel Struck, Damaged
General Maritime Management reported last week that their vessel, the Genmar Alexandra, (oil tanker, built 1992, double hull, 102262 dwt) while safely docked at a terminal in St.
EU-US Sign Marine Equipment Accord
The EU and the U.S. signed a mutual recognition agreement on marine equipment. Under the agreement, marine equipment certified as acceptable in the market of oneā¦
NTSB to Meet
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued an Advisory stating that it will hold a public session in Washington, DC on March 9, 2004 to consider, among other thingsā¦
DHS Adopts Detection Equipment Standards
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a Press Release stating that it has adopted standards for radiation and nuclear detection equipment for its personnel and other first responders.
St. Lawrence Seaway Releases 2004 Draft Details
The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System issued a Notice establishing allowable drafts for the 2004 navigation season. In the Welland Canal, a maximum draft ofā¦
SCC to Meet
The Shipping Coordinating Committee, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, will meet in Washington, DC on March 23, 2004 to prepare for the upcoming meetingā¦
Southwest Pass Closes for Lee III Recovery
The U.S. Coast Guard was scheduled to close the Mississippi River's Southwest Pass for approximately eight to 10 hours on February 29, for recovery and salvage of the Lee III.
Chem Tanker Explodes Off Virginia
On Saturday, February 28, the 570-ft. chemical tanker Bow Mariner apparently caught fire and exploded about 50 miles off the coast off Chincoteague, Virginia. As of Mondayā¦
