New & Notable: Bollinger Launches Innovative OSV Hull
Bollinger Shipyards, Inc., Lockport, La., has added another new design to its list of "less is more" offshore service vessels (OSV) that have cargo carrying capacities…
New & Notable: Meyer Werft Delivers New RoRo-Cruise Ferry
Meyer Werft marked its re-entrance into the international ferry business with the delivery of the 41,000-gt RoRo-cruise ferry Pont-Aven for Brittany Ferries. In summer…
News: Vessels
On March 30, 2004, the parbuckling of MV Rocknes in Agotnes, Norway, was completed by SMIT Salvage. After two months of preparations, a two-day-long unique operation…
Editorial: When Up is Down, is Down Up?
As editors, much of our time is spent reading and evaluating, examining a wealth of information to help us determine in which direction particular market segments are heading…
Canadian Security Regs Tightened
Proposed amendments to the Marine Transportation Security Regulations that strengthen security requirements for vessels, marine facilities and ports were announced by Transport Minister Tony Valeri.
Singapore Modifies Notification of Arrivals
The Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) issued a Circular stating that, effective immediately, vessels of 300 GT or more and tugs engaged in towing or pushing…
Senate Commerce Committee – Executive Session
The Senate Commerce Committee will meet in Executive Session on April 8, 2004. Among other things, the Committee will consider the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2004 (S. 2279).
Towboat Sinks, Blocks Matagorda Ship Channel
The 32-ft. tow boat Iron Ox sank April 4 during a storm in the Matagorda Ship Channel. The storm's winds averaged 40 to 50 knots with gusts up to 60. No one was hurt and pollution is minimal…
Damen Delivers Pair of Tugs
Damen Shipyards Gorinchem recently delivered a pair of Stan Tug 2608s – Ilha de Sao Luis and O Bravo (pictured) – in fulfilment of its contract with Adminstracao dos Portos…
Army Helos Makes History on Joint Venture
Two US Army Blackhawk helicopters created history recently with the first landings on board a US Army vessel since the Vietnam War. After a break of 30years, the…
ASA Helps Out with MV Lee III Recovery
A member of the American Salvage Association (ASA) quickly responded to the MV Lee III, a supply boat that collided with a container ship and sunk February 21 near…
Salvage: Time is of the Essence
By Richard B. A riddle: How many years, and how many Administrations does it take for an esteemed U.S. government agency to publish regulations that have likely already been written?
Garibaldi Glass Supplies Big Cat Windows
This projects designer, Crowther Multi Hulls, specified all safety tempered windows aboard the Big Cat Express to be frameless. Due to their quality and experience, Garibaldi Glass Industries, Inc.
Market Report: When Will the Turn Around Come?
It seems to be a soap opera without an end. "It is crazy…makes no sense at all," is a common observation. If you are in the oil and gas business, the number one question is…
Market Report: Oil Markets in for Bumpy Ride
As winter subsides and warmer weather arrives in the northern hemisphere, the traditional drop in global oil demand should be at hand. But given a number of outside factors…
OTC Celebrates 35 Years of Innovation
The annual Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) is scheduled to convene in Houston's Reliant Center on May 3-6. The event, expecting to draw more than 2,000 exhibitors and 50…
Vessels: Fewer, but More Capable OSVs Being Produced in Gulf Shipyards
As noted in the accompanying article the Gulf of Mexico is in the midst of a drilling malaise. The days when southern shipyards routinely turned out 50-60 supply…
Offshore: OTC Announces Technology Winners
The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) announces 15 winners for its inaugural Spotlight on New Technology Program. These winners are recognized before, during and after the 35th annual OTC…
Anyone Want to Restore a Tugboat?
You'd think it would be easy to start a tugboat museum. First, get an old tugboat. Clean-up some rust with a pad of coarse steel wool, slap-on a coat of paint, and presto…
Vessels: Big Cat Express: A Very Fast Sea Trial
It's 8:30 a.m. as the Big Cat Express saddles up to the dock at the Port of Morgan City, La. It is Sea Trial day for the big quad engine catamaran ferry. No question…
