SMIT starts construction of two new vessels
SMIT Transport & Heavy Lift BV (a division of SMIT Internationale NV) has ordered two new ships to be built at the Keppel Singmarine shipyard in Singapore. This…
CP Ships to Acquire ROE Logistics
CP Ships Limited and Montreal-based ROE Logistics have entered into an agreement for CP Ships to acquire ROE. As a way of leveraging our strong regional positions…
Aydin Displays Awarded Navy Contract
Video Display Corporation’s Aydin Displays, Inc. subsidiary has been awarded a contract by the United States Navy to upgrade 20.1 in. flat panel displays and to…
Welland Canal Opens for Business
Captain Brett Walker of the Algoma Central Corporation vessel Captain Henry Jackman was presented with the ceremonial top hat at Lock 3 this morning, when the Welland…
Bay Shipbuilding Gets $2M in Tax Credit
Wisconsin’s Governor Jim Doyle announced on March 15 that the Department of Commerce will provide Bay Shipbuilding Company with $2 million in Enterprise Development…
USS Yorktown Aids in Tanker Crew’s Rescue
U.S. From Commander, Joint Forces Maritime Component Commander/Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/Commander, U.S. USS Yorktown (CG 48) aided in the recovery of two dozen mariners March 22…
ITS Scheduled for April
The International Tug & Salvage Conference 2004 (ITS 2004), sponsored by, among others, the U.S. Navy, the UK Ministry of Defence, and the UK Secretary of State Representative (SOSREP)…
FMC to Meet in D.C.
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) will meet in Washington, DC on March 31. During the open portion of the meeting, the Commission will consider the optional…
Norcontrol IT Invests in Radar and Tracking Technology Research
Norcontrol IT became the majority shareholder of Norwegian radar technology company, Applied Radar Physics (ARP) in January 2004. The investment demonstrates to…
Trinity Industries Announces Litigation Settlement
Trinity Marine Products has reached a settlement agreement with Florida Marine Transporters, Inc. related to 28 tank barges owned and/or operated by Florida Marine.
Isramco Bids to Purchase Luxury Cruise Liner
Isramco, Inc., bid for a luxury cruise liner at an auction held on March 19 under order of the United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida. March 19…
