Transport Committee backs ‘Motorways of the Sea’
The Transport Committee voted on the draft report tabled by Philip Bradbourn (EPP-ED, UK) on Community guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network.
Senator Nelson Calls for More Security Money
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson called on Congress and the administration to do more to sufficiently fund port security or risk a potentially devastating attack at one of…
$35M Expansion for North Grumman
Expansion Project during a ceremony at its Ship Systems sector's Pascagoula facility. public/private partnership with the state of Mississippi. The West Bay expansion will create more than 400,000 sq.
V.Ships Awarded Sakhalin Tankers Contract
Primorsk Shipping Corporation of Nakhodka (PRISCO) has awarded V.Ships a contract for the full technical management of three ice-class tankers. These vessels will…
HRDD Dockyard Logs Busy January
Stimulated by the news that the 2nd floating dock ( for capsize and post panamax vessels ) will put in operation in July of 2004, HRDD experienced another up surging output in January of 2004.
IMO Adopts New Ballast Water Rules
shipping and the prevention of marine pollution from ships. international conference held from 9 to13 February 2004 at IMO's London Headquarters. The Convention…
Upcoming hearing on USCG and FMC budgets
conduct a hearing on March 4, 2004. requests for FY 2005 and the Coast Guard Authorization Act for FY 2005.
Brunswick, Zodiac Drop Suit
reached last week by the two companies. Inflatables Ltd. on a Zodiac patent and AVON's trade dress. The suit, filed in the U.S. Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation…
LNG on OTC Discussion Plan
LNG is the topic of discussion during an OTC General Session and two technical sessions planned during the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), 3-6 May, at Reliant Center at Reliant Park in Houston.
NASSCO Announces Promotions
National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) announced a number of senior management promotions. Janice Grace has been appointed to the new position of Senior Vice President, Operations.
Knightsbridge Gets VLCC Time Charters
Knightsbridge Tankers Limited has secured medium-term time charter contracts for two of the company's five very large crude carriers (VLCCs). The company has chartered…
Coast Guard Regional Exam Center to Host Open House
The Coast Guard Regional Exam Center Puget Sound will host an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony Friday at the Jackson Federal Building in downtown Seattle.
Liberia Signs Agreement with U.S. to Suppress WMD Proliferation by Sea
materials carried on vessels. the spread of illegal weapons of mass destruction. importance of the Registry. ships flying the Liberian flag. Liberia. the owners who use the Liberian Registry.
Navigating the FMC Regulations
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued a Notice stating that it will host a seminar in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico on March 9, 2004 providing an overview of the responsibilities of vessel operators…
Homeland Security Science & Tech. Meeting Scheduled
The Homeland Security Science & Technology Advisory Committee, sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security, will meet in Potomac, Md. on February 26-27, 2004 in a partially closed session.
Knightsbridge Secures Charters for Two Vessels
Knightsbridge Tankers Limited announced it has secured medium-term time charter contracts for two of the company's five very large crude carriers (VLCCs). The Company…
Trico Announces Completion of New Senior Secured Credit Facility
Trico Marine Services, Inc. refinancing of its existing U.S. revolving credit facility ("U.S. Facility"). The Company refinanced the U.S. add operating flexibility.
Rapp Hydema Seattle Expands Yard
Rapp Hydema U.S. has begun a major expansion of its industrial yard in Seattle, increasing its yard size by some 2700 sq. ft. Owing to a substantial equipment inventory…
Royal Olympic Cruises Awaits Greek Court Decision
Royal Olympic Cruise Lines Inc. announced today that the Greek Court administrating the Section 45 proceeding regarding its subsidiaries is expected to issue a decision in the next few days.
Coast Guard Terminates Voyage of Fishing Vessel
Coast Guard Station Quillayute River boarding officers terminated the voyage of the fishing vessel Yun Ye Sunday evening due to flooding. Boarding officers found…
