V.Ships Appoints new MD for Asia
V.Ships announced the appointment of Douglas Robinson as V.Ships Ship Management Divisions' Managing Director for Asia, based in Singapore. He brings to the V.Ships…
Leif Höegh Records Strong First Quarter
Operating profit before sales gain and depreciation for Leif Höegh & Co. Limited (LHC) for the first quarter showed a significant improvement compared to first quarter of last year.
Australian Maritime Safety Officials Named
Chairman of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), Mr Edward (Ted) Anson AM, welcomed the Government’s announcement yesterday of new appointments for the AMSA Board.
Port Terminal Proposal Rejected
Transport Minister Tony McNulty accepted the recommendation of the Dibden Bay Inquiry Inspector to turn down proposals for a new container terminal on Southampton Water.
IMO Tech Coop Program to Enhance ISPS Implementation
In the run-up to the July 1, 2004 international deadline for implementation of the maritime security measures adopted by IMO in December 2002, a far-reaching and…
Oceans in Serious Trouble?
The U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy was set to release its preliminary report on ocean policy on Tuesday, April 20. The report will be of interest to anyone who makes their business on the U.S.
Towing Safety Committee to Meet
Two working groups of the Towing Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC), sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard, will meet in Arlington, Virginia to discuss issues related to towing vessel safety.
Savannah River LNG Navigation Regs Amended
The U.S. Coast Guard is amending the regulated navigation area (RNA) on the Savannah River to improve traffic flow during liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankship transits.