Cargo Traffic up at Port of Algeciras Bay
The Port of Algeciras Bay handled a total Cargo Throughput volume of 60.8 million tonnes (+ 10.06%) in 2003 – double the figure of a decade ago. As for the evolution…
Senator Murray Blasts Bush's Security Funding
Our nation’s ports are an essential component of our economic infrastructure, and they represent one of our greatest vulnerabilities, but the Administration’s budget…
Security Regs Will Impact the Bottom Line
The North of England P&I club has warned its members this week that the International Maritime Organization's new ship-security rules could have a significant impact…
LNG Safety Agreement Established
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Coast Guard and Department of Transportation announced an interagency agreement to provide for the comprehensive and coordinated…
Guarding American Trade Enterprises (GATE) Act
Representative Sanchez (D-CA) introduced a bill (H.R. 3788) to amend title 46, United States Code, to modify requirements applicable to the National Maritime Transportation…
LISCR Welcomes International Support for Liberia's Recovery
nations - for the reconstruction of Liberia. over the next two years. demonstrate international solidarity with Liberia at a decisive moment. peace and well-being throughout West Africa.
ACP Inaugurates Launch
On January 27, 2004, in a formal ceremony at the Industrial Shipyard Division, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) inaugurated the first ship - an aluminum launch…
MTU Engines for Navy Boats
Israel, Ministry of Defense, under the Foreign Military Sales Program. Work will be performed in Detroit, Mich., and is expected to be completed by November 2004.
Chemoil Files Suit Against STUSCO
Chemoil Corporation announced today that it has filed suit against Shell Trading US Co. (STUSCO) in the Federal Courts of the Southern District of Texas in connection with certain acidic products…
'New' Costa Victoria Due in Savona
Costa Victoria, renovated thanks to the installation of panorama verandas in 242 cabins and 4 minisuites, will be premiered in front of 400 travel agents coming…
Renovated Costa Victoria Due in Savona
Costa Victoria, renovated thanks to the installation of panorama verandas in 242 cabins and 4 minisuites, will be premiered in front of 400 travel agents coming…
TEN Orders1A Ice-Class Suezmaxes
Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited (TEN) announced that it has ordered two suezmax, double hull, 1A ice-class tankers, with carrying capacity of 162,400 dwt each.
Statoil to Expand US LNG Capacity
A non-binding letter of intent has been signed by Statoil with US-based Dominion energy company. This gives Statoil the exclusive right to negotiate a deal which…
Maritime Exchange Completes Enhanced Maritime Intelligence System
The Maritime Exchange for the Delaware River and Bay, a not for profit trade association representing the interests of maritime-related businesses in the tri-state region…
Wendella Crewmember Wins National Safety Award
With Rear Admiral Thomas H. Gilmour of the United States Coast Guard looking on, the Passenger Vessel Association named Diana Jones of Wendella the 2003 recipient…
IMO: Balance Approach for Ballast Water
IMO Secretary-General Efthimios E. Mitropoulos has highlighted both the environmental and the economic threat posed by the carriage of micro-organisms around the…
MAN B&W Power Package for New Patrol Vessel
MAN B&W Diesel A/S won the contract to supply three 9L21/31 Holeby GenSets as main power source for a new 3,000 dwt Patrol Vessel newbuilding under construction…
GL Enjoys Order Boom
The boom in orders is continuing for Germanischer Lloyd (GL). Thanks to the classification orders for 45 ship newbuildings with a total volume of 1.4 million GT received in January 2004…
CAE Wins Navy, Commercial Contracts
CAE's marine controls division has won contracts worth around C$5 million to supply its automation systems for installation on a number of commercial ships, two French naval ships and a U.K.
Goodrich Wins Navy Deal
Goodrich Corp. associated engineering services and support. Jacksonville, Fla., and is expected to be completed by May 2005. will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. support for the U.S.
