Schat-Harding Books Strong Year
Schat-Harding, a maker of lifeboats and davits, reported a strong orderbook in the third quarter of 2004, with orders totaling $16 million booked, driven by strong demand from passenger ships…
MSI Trains Evergreen Marine Instructors
The Director of MarineSafety International's San Diego learning and research center, David Ramsey, recently conducted Bridge Resource Management and Train the Trainer…
Navy Energy Conservation Awards Announced
The Secretary of the Navy has presented the Energy Conservation (ENCON) Awards for FY2003 in ceremonies conducted at the Navy Memorial in Washington, DC. These award…
Clausen to Head V.Ships Danish Office
In a move to expand the group’s range of financial services, V.Ships has appointed Jesper Clausen as Managing Director of V.Ships Denmark. V.Ships Denmark, forms a part of V.Investments…
Seacraft Delivers 140-ft. Aluminum Crewboat
Seacraft Shipyard Corporation of Amelia, La., delivered M/V Contender, a 140-ft. aluminum oilfield crewboat. M/V Contender represents the new generation of aluminum oilfield crewboat…
MAN B&W Adds Vietnam Licensee
At a ceremony in Hanoi on November 8, 2004, a "Licence and Co-operation Agreement" was signed by Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (Vinashin) and MAN B&W Diesel A/S, Denmark.
Nantucket Sound Cape Wind Energy Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) with regard to the proposed Cape Wind Energy Project on Horseshoe Shoal in Nantucket Sound.
Chao Phraya Express Boat Company: Wood Still The Best
Among the world’s great commuter boats, the fleet of the Chao Phraya Express Boat Company holds a particular place. Not only for its singular success in moving large…
Dalco Passage Spill
The Washington State Department of Ecology established an Internet site regarding the Dalco Passage oil spill. On October 14, approximately 1,000 gallons of oil…
Master Charged with Operating Ship While Intoxicated
The Greek master of a commercial ship pleaded guilty and was charged Thursday with operating his vessel while intoxicated. Nikolaos Zografos was charged before a U.S.
Tug & Barge Puncture Cruise Ship Hull
Coast Guard marine safety inspectors from Sector Key West, are investigating a collision between a cruise ship and a tug and barge this morning in the vicinity of the Hilton pier in Key West, Fla.
Freighter Collides with Offshore Platform
Crewmembers from Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Galveston are investigating the early morning collision of an outbound freighter and an offshore platform located…
Dominion Cove Point LNG, LP – technical conference
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is convening a technical conference in Washington, DC on November 9 (tomorrow) to discuss certain issues raised by…
Maritime communications - amendments
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued amendments to its maritime communications regulations. Among other things, this rulemaking adopts rules requested by the U.S.
King and Queen Open Vietnamese Factory
King Harald cut the ribbon at the opening of the factory together with chair of the Board Odd Gleditsch dy and general manager of Jotun Vietnam Martin Chew. King…
Owners Seek Prompt Deliveries
Sembcorp Marine, which is set to announce third quarter earnings, is best known as a ship repairer, conversion specialist and builder of oil rigs. This week, however…
Shipowner Liable for Drunken Crewmember?
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that a shipowner may be liable in negligence for injuries incurred by one crewmember when he was assaulted…
California Anchorage Regulations
The U.S. Coast Guard proposes to enlarge the current anchorage area outside the federal breakwater of the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The rule is necessary…
Deepwater port license application – Cabrillo Port
The U.S. Coast Guard and the Maritime Administration are making available the draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) for the Cabrillo Port Deepwater Port license application.
Inland Waterways Users Board – meeting
The Inland Waterways Users Board, sponsored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will meet in St. Louis on December 7. The Board will hear briefings on the status…
