Queen Mary 2 Sets Sail with GE LM2500s
The world’s largest transatlantic liner, the Queen Mary 2, set sail on its maiden voyage powered by two GE LM2500+ aeroderivative gas turbine-generator sets and four diesel generator-sets.
Queen Mary 2 Sets Sail with GE LM2500s
The world’s largest transatlantic liner, the Queen Mary 2, set sail on its maiden voyage powered by two GE LM2500+ aeroderivative gas turbine-generator sets and four diesel generator-sets.
A&P promotes Newbuilding Hall
A&P Group has reached agreement with Cammell Lairds Waterfront Park to promote and use the old Cammell Laird yard at Birkenhead. The newbuilding hall, which was built during the 70s by Cammell Laird…
Rotterdam Bunker Biz up in 2004
11.4 million tons was bunkered in Rotterdam in 2003, as compared to 10.6 million tons in the previous year. The 7.4 percent increase meant a record for the port…
Rinne to Head Fortum’s Oil Sector
Risto Rinne M.Sc.(Eng.) has been appointed President of Fortum's Oil Sector and member of the Corporate Executive Committee as of January 15, 2004. He will also…
Northrop Grumman Delivers Aegis Destroyer
Northrop Grumman Corporation's Ship Systems sector commemorated delivery of its 19th U.S. Navy Aegis-guided missile destroyer, Pinckney (DDG 91), during a ceremony…
CP Ships Announces 4Q Reporting Date and Webcast
CP Ships Limited plans to announce its fourth quarter 2003 financial results on Thursday 5th February 2004. CEO Ray Miles will host a conference call and presentation…
Offshore Gas Terminal Developers Must Decide Level of Interruptibility
Developers of offshore LNG and CNG terminals must decide how much investment to ensure continuous service. The options range from no storage with supply interruptions…
Portland Waterfront Gets Boost from Oil Rig Construction Project
Portland’s marine commercial shipbuilding industry is getting a boost thanks in part to construction of the “Pride Portland” and the “Pride Rio de Janeiro,” two…
Sperry Marine Gets Approval for VDR Tests
Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Sperry Marine business unit received approval from Det Norske Veritas to conduct annual performance testing of shipboard voyage data recorders (VDR).
P&I Club Warns of Shipping Claims Increase
Ship owners, operators and their P&I clubs face ever-increasing claims over the next few years, according to the 45 million GT North of England P&I club. Growth in the freight market…
Transas Opens New Office
In December 2003, the Transas R&D center in St.Petersburg, Russia, changed its location. The new office occupies a five-story modern building situated in the Vasilievskiy Island…
USCG Announces Changes to Civil Penalty Policies
The Coast Guard has expanded the scope of the Notice of Violation (NOV) program, building upon the success of the existing program in place since 1995. The NOV program…
Obituary: Braxton B. Carr
AWO reported the passing of Braxton B. Carr, former AWO President, on December 23 in Emmitsburg, Maryland, at the age of 92. Mr. Carr was AWO’s longest serving president…
Water flowing into navigable water is subject to OPA 90
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90) applies to oil spills into waters that flow into navigable waters.
MarAd Approves Five Applications
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has approved five applications under section 9 of the Shipping Act, 1916, as amended. · Coastal Towing, Inc., Spring, TX, has received approval to sell the 1…
MAN B&W Launches Engines, Targets LNG
MAN B&W Diesel A/S launched the ME-GI engine, a range designed for the highly specialized LNG carrier market. The design builds on experience gained from the earlier…
Portland Gets Boost from Oil Rig Project
Portland’s marine commercial shipbuilding industry is getting a boost thanks in part to construction of the “Pride Portland” and the “Pride Rio de Janeiro,” two…
TRB to Hold Annual Meeting in DC
The Transportation Research Board (TRB) of the National Academies will hold its 83rd Annual Meeting in Washington, DC on January 11-15, 2004. Among other things…
MARAD Releases Report on E-Seals
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) released the voluminous two-part report evaluating electronic seals for use on cargo containers. The analysis was conducted…
