German Shipyards Propose Merger
On May 16, 2004 ThyssenKrupp and One Equity Partners (OEP) signed a non-binding letter of intent to combine ThyssenKrupp Werften and Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft…
Voith to Exhibit VWT Baut at SMM
At this year's SMM in Hamburg, Voith Turbo (Hall 5, Stand 212) will highlight the new Voith Water Tractor (VWT) Baut (pictured right) which has been put in service by Bukser og Berging A/S in Oslo.
SMM 2004: Ready for the World
SMM 2004, arguably the largest and most influential gathering of the marine industry in the world, is set to convene again in Hamburg, and according to many indicators…
Flensburg Makes its Mark Again
In a further display of hard-earned competitiveness tempered by pure industrial will, Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft has brought another export shipbuilding…
Current Uses of FEA in Shipbuilding
By Tony Abbey, Technical Manager, Noran Engineering, Inc. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) was developed in the Aircraft Industry in the late 1950's as a way of handling…
Sideways to Swimmers: Unusual Tank Testing
Offshore supply vessels, passenger vessels, yachts. How much power is required and how will they ride in seas? These are the questions Gerry Stensgaard, P.Eng, and…
Willard Delivers New Hawaiian Tour Boat
Willard Marine Inc. delivered the Makaha Explorer, a Sea Force 730 capable of speeds over 40 mph, to Capt. John Charleston for his Hawaiian Tour Boat Company. The…
ABCO Launches Three New Boats
ABCO Industries Limited, Marine Group — located on the waterfront of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia — manufactures welded aluminum boats to 60 ft. The company has served the marine industry for 57 years…
Merwede Tapped for Navy, Commercial Contracts
Merwede Shipyard has been busy of late, announcing two significant jobs from the military and commercial sectors. On the military side, the company announced a contract for the design…
ACL Files Reorganization Plan
American Commercial Lines LLC and its affiliated debtors today filed their Joint Plan of Reorganization in the United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Indiana, New Albany Division.
NASSCO Delivers
National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) delivered the Alaskan Frontier, the first of four Alaska-class double-hull oil tankers being built for BP Oil Shipping Company, USA.
Government Update: Signed Confessions
Many in the maritime industry are beginning to view the oil record book as a signed confession. The number of prosecutions in the United States for fraudulent entries…
Editor’s Note
I was in New Orleans last month to give a presentation dubbed “Maritime and the Media” at the GICA annual convention. Stereotypical stale introduction jokes aside (evidently…
Norway Proposes New Commission
of a new Commission of Inquiry. courts' difficulty in clarifying the causes of accidents at sea. experience. shipping partner in Wikborg Rein's Oslo office. recommendations.
Rare New-Build for Pacific Coast
With fleet rationalization, reduced Alaskan crab quotas and dismal salmon markets, there has been a dearth of new construction in the fishing fleets along the Pacific coast of America in recent years.
Shipping Coordinating Committee – Meeting
The U.S. Shipping Coordinating Committee, sponsored by the Department of State, will meet in Washington, DC on October 26 to prepare for the upcoming meeting of…
Sause Brothers Towing Repowers Ocean Tug
Based in Coos Bay Oregon, Sause Brothers Towing has been towing between Pacific Northwest and Southern Californian ports for over 50 years. In the past 30 years…
Navy Lab Hosts Patent Award Ceremony
Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) commander Vice Admiral Phillip M. Balisle USN was the honorary speaker at this year's patent award ceremony at NAVSEA’s Carderock Division in Bethesda.
Horizon Announces Management Changes
Horizon Offshore, Inc. named Richard A. Sebastiao of RAS Management Advisors, Inc., a turnaround and management consulting firm, as chief restructuring officer of the company.
Currence, Jr. Named VP at Rigdon
Richard M. Currence was promoted to Vice President, Operations, at Rigdon Marine, LLC, responsible for the company's vessel operations, vessel construction, conversions…
