Not in Compliance with Ballast Rules? You Will Pay
The U.S. Coast Guard published regulations establishing penalties for ships headed to the U.S. that fail to submit a ballast water management reporting form, as…
Aker Yards Signs Residence Ship Contract
Kvaerner Masa-Yards Inc. (KMY), signed a conditional contract with FS Ocean Club Ltd., managed by Ocean Development Group, to design, construct and deliver an approximately 42…
SatPoint Expands Marine Offering
The Swedish based company SatPoint AB recently acquired NSABs (Nordic Satellite AB) multi service platform for data and telecommunications in the maritime business sector.
Clean Propulsion Concept for Broström Tankers
MAN B&W Diesel A/S, Alpha, Denmark has been awarded the contract to supply a twin medium speed main engine package to drive AziPull propellers for a series of 14…
BCGP, VT Halmatic Announce Agreement
Brunswick Commercial & Government Products (BCGP) and VT Halmatic Ltd. (VTH), two of the world’s leading makers of boats for military and commercial use, announced…
Most powerful common-rail engine successfully tested
The first 12-cylinder Sulzer RT-flex96C low-speed marine engine developed by Wärtsilä Corporation has reportedly successfully completed its official shop test. With…
Stolt-Nielsen S.A. Resolves Dispute with Noteholders
Stolt-Nielsen S.A announced that the company had resolved its dispute with its senior noteholders regarding defaults asserted by the noteholders. "We are pleased…
SPIRIT Class High Speed Ferry delivered
budget. The vessel was built by Sandy Morrison Engineering in Uig, Isle of Skye. Morrison reported “the Spitit of Skye had finished its trials with flying colous.
Good start for Jotun in 2004
more than for the same period in 2003. last year. more closely reflected the group's growth. Profit in 2003 was one of the biggest in Jotun's history. materials and reduced margins.
Accident Investigation Begins
The Australian Transport Safety Board (ATSB) issued its investigation report into the collision between the bulk carrier Bunga Orkid Tiga and the fishing vessel…
Panama Canal and ISPS Implementation
The Panama Canal Authority issued an Advisory stating that it is implementing the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code on 1 July 2004. SOLAS…
