ASA: Helping Out in Security Matters
The American Salvage Association (ASA) has offered to assist the U.S. Coast Guard Captains of the Port in the development, review, and update of their Area Maritime…
UK P&I: Promoting Best Practice
As the most frequent and costly large claims dealt with by the UK P&I Club concern cargo, managers Thomas Miller are constantly concerned about the procedures and practices which give rise to them.
Northern Canyon Completes Gunnison Spar Contract
In November, Canyon Offshore Inc., a subsidiary of Cal Dive International mobilized the M/V Northern Canyon with two 2,500-m rated Triton XLS systems on board,…
Hydro sells share in Snøhvit
Hydro has entered into an agreement to sell its 10 percent stake in production licences PL064, PL077, PL078, PL097, PL099, PL100 and PL110 in the Norwegian offshore sector…
GUILTY: OMI to Pay $4.2M Fine for Illegal Dumping
The U.S. Department of Justice announced that OMI Corporation pleaded guilty to preparing false documents in an effort to cover up the illegal dumping of thousands…
TEN Orders A Series of Ice-Class Product Carriers
Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited (TEN) has ordered two handysize, double hull, 1A ice-class tankers, with carrying capacity of 37,000 dwt each. The vessels have…
Delta Queen Inducted into National Maritime Hall of Fame
The National Historic Landmark Delta Queen will be inducted into the National Maritime Hall of Fame at a January 24 ceremony at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y.
Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding Deploys CICC's Products
Communication Intelligence Computer Corporation, Ltd. (CICC), has signed a licensing agreement for its InkTools(R), biometric, electronic signature and Office Automation…
Irby Joins Bollinger as Construction Chief
Danny R. Irby has joined Bollinger as executive vice-president, new construction responsible for all aspects of construction of new boats, barges and other specialized vessels and equipment…
W&D Delivers the Kaye E. Moran
Late last year, Washburn & Doughty Associates, Inc. of East Boothbay, Maine delivered Kaye E. Moran, a 92’ x 32’, 5100 HP Z Drive Firefighting Tug, to the Moran Towing Corporation of New Canaan…
Horizon Shipbuilding Wins Contracts
Travis R. Short, President of Horizon Shipbuilding, Inc. announced that the U.S. Coast Guard Maintenance Command, Norfolk, Virginia recently awarded a five-year contract for maintenance of 41-ft.
EBDG Adds Chief Engineer Position
Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) is pleased to announce that Jim Towers, P.E. has been promoted to Chief Engineer. As part of the firm's continual efforts to provide outstanding technical services…
Eletson chooses Seagull Training Solution
Eletson Corporation has selected Seagull to provide Computer Based Training for their vessels. Eletson will implement an extensive Computer Based Training (CBT) library fleetwide.
Stolt-Nielsen To Raise $104M
Stolt-Nielsen S.A. agreed to sell 7.7 million Common Shares, with an aggregate gross value of $104 million via a private placement to non-affiliated institutional investors.
Canada Issues Maritime Security Contract Tender
Transport Minister Tony Valeri announced a call for tender for contractors to review vessel security assessments and plans for large Canadian flagged vessels that navigate international waters…
Royal Olympic Cancels Cruises
Royal Olympic Cruises Ltd’s scheduled cruises on the Olympia Voyager and the Olympia Explorer, have all been cancelled during the month of January, 2004. Also, Royal…
MarAd Approves Deepwater LNG Port Off Louisiana
It soon will be easier to import natural gas from fuel tankers, without disruption to shoreline communities and the environment, thanks in part to a new deepwater…
Casjens to Leave Hapag-Lloyd Board
Günther Casjens, a member of the executive board of Hapag-Lloyd AG, is leaving the company at his own request with effect from March 1, 2004. "I greatly regret the decision…
Marlink Launches Broadband Global Area Network Service
Marlink today announced that it now offers a full range of Inmarsat services for customers requiring flexible and efficient land mobile communications over satellite.
Izar Gijon Delivers Two Massive Dredgers
Last December Izar Gijón Shipyard delivered to Jan De Nul the suction dredgers named “Taccola” and “Francesco di Giorgio” ofwith 4.400m3 of capacity each. With a…
