CVN-71 Contract Awarded
contract for the planned incremental availability of the USS Roosevelt (CVN-71). Work will be performed in Portsmouth, Va., and is expected to be completed by December 2004.
SWATH Minehunter Launched for German Navy
On January 31, 2004 at Abeking & Rasmussen shipyard in Lemwerder/Germany a 25m SWATH@A&R vessel was launched. The Explorer will be used as a “Demonstrator” vessel…
Manitowoc Marine Group Lays Keel of Great Lakes Ice Breaker
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. held a keel laying ceremony yesterday at its Marinette Marine subsidiary for the Coast Guard's newest icebreaker, the Mackinaw.. The…
Port of NY and NJ Manager to Lead U.S. Effort to Rebuild Iraq’s Port System
Thomas H. Wakeman III, who currently oversees The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s $2 billion port dredging program, has been appointed by the U.S. Department…
National Waterways Conference to Hold Budget Summit
5.5 In. ’05, 6.6 In ’06 will be the theme of the National Waterways Conference’s 2004 Budget Summit to be held at the Holiday Inn, Capitol on Tuesday, March 9 and Wednesday, March 10.
Simrad Radar and VHF Chosen for Coast Guard Patrol Boats
Simrad has been selected to supply radar and VHF communications equipment to 100 patrol boats currently in production for the Yemen Coast Guard. Delivery and installation…
Product Focus
Datamodul´s daughter-company, CONRAC GmbH was awarded by Kelvin Hughes for the delivery of Type Approved TFT Displays in their new and future IBS Programs. Next…
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Feature: Aluminum Boats Prove Their Mettle
Technology, The Aluminum Association, Inc. Aluminum has been used in the marine industry for more than 100 years because of its light weight and ease of fabrication…
Feature: Series Design in the New Regs Environment
For a half century, GTR Campbell has offered a turnkey ship creation service, applying a unique project-oriented philosophy that turns conflict of interest into mutual interest.
Feature: Temporary Hull Repair on FPSO Stands the Test
Alan C. McClure Associates (ACMA) recently completed strength analysis of the tank bottom plating of an FPSO for a large oil company. ACMA's analysis focused primarily…
Feature: The ISPS Code
John Riding, director of Marico Marine, speaking at Ship Repair & Conversion in London, presents a rosy picture for the future of ship repair by pointing out that…
Canada: Hike Metal: Steady Progress to Success
Since 1958, Hike Metal of Wheatley, Ontario, has been a steady presence in the Canadian maritime niche, enjoying success and growth built on the local fishing industry.
Canada: Halifax Shipyard On Hand To Replace Lost Rudder
In November 2003 the Gorthon Lines AB vessel Margit Gorthon lost her rudder in the St. Lawrence River. The RoRo vessel features starboard side ramps and measures 463.9 x 73.1 ft.
Feature: Innovative Coastal Trader
An advance in hydrodynamic design has been endorsed by Norwegian energy group Statoil, as the prospective charterer of an innovative newbuild intended for coastwise distribution of oil products.
Profile: Company Focus: Staying Connected with INTERCON
The Intercon Coupler System is designed to provide a safe and efficient solution to the problems of connecting tugs and barges in ocean and coastwise pushing operations.
Feature: MTS Rosette: State of the Art Inland Tank Ship
Jaap van de Guchte Senior stands on the port side half way up the ship's 110-m length. With hand signals, two fingers pointing aft, he directs the helmsman to move…
Feature: Rebuilding Single Hull Tankers to Double Hull Tankers
Since then Maritrans has successfully rebuilt three similar size barges and is currently working on a fifth that includes a 60-ft. lengthening. Maritrans patented…
News: MAN B&W Debuts ME-GI Dual Fuel Engine
MAN B&W Diesel A/S launched the ME-GI engine, a range designed for the LNG carrier market. The ME-GI design combines with the developments in the latest electronically controlled ME engines.
Technology Updates: A 3D Virtual Interface to Access Ship Data
By Stephen J. Baum and Ted L. Individuals across the shipbuilding enterprise depend on Web access and availability of digital ship data to perform their daily duties.
