Revised FMC Performance Plan
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) released its Revised Final Annual Performance Plan for FY 2005. The revisions reflect the recent agency realignment and an…
Aker Yards signed LOI for three Container Carriers
B & N Nordsjöfrakt for building three container carriers. The contract, worth in all approx. EUR 150 million, implies about 1,000 man-years of work. All three vessels are planned for delivery in 2006.
GPS Option Available on AIS
Saab TransponderTech introduced a new type-approved GPS as an integrated part of the R4 ship AIS transponder system. Gunnar Mangs, business director for mobile systems…
VT Halter Launches PCTC
VT Halter Marine recently launched MV Jean Anne, the first Pure Car Truck Carrier (PCTC) to be built in the U.S. Built by VT Halter Marine at its Pascagoula, Miss.…
Mandatory Future for Ship Recycling
Elements of the voluntary Guidelines on Ship Recycling will now be considered for mandatory implementation following a decision made by the International Maritime…
IMO to Resolve Crucial Issues this Week
In an action-packed week at its London headquarters last week, the International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 52) literally…
Meyer Werft Wins AIDA Cruise Order
AIDA Cruises placed an approximate euro 630 million ordered for two club ships of a new generation from Papenburg, Germany-based shipyard Meyer Werft. The 68,500-gt, 817 ft.
A&P Tyne Re-Delivers FPSO Haewene Brim
A&P Tyne re-delivered the FPSO Haewene Brim to Holland’s Bluewater following an extensive upgrading to its process plant and hull maintenance period refit. The vessel…
Solent CG Deals with Listing Rock Barge
Solent Coastguard are assisting the captain and crew of a tug and its rock barge after the barge deposited its entire load into the water ½ mile off Bonchurch , Isle of Wight this afternoon.
Service obligations for Merchant Marine Grads
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued a rule amending the service obligation reporting requirements for graduates of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. The amended…
Spirit Arrives in Portsmouth
The 32m ferry Spirit of Portsmouth arrives in Portsmouth from Poland for fitout at VT Halmatic's Portchester Shipyard. The Camarc designed vessel will enter service in June 2005.
Lockheed Martin Wins $25M Crewboat Contract
Lockheed Martin won a contract valued at more than $25 million to perform detailed design, construction, test and delivery of two Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull…
Type Approval Granted For Satellite Compass System
Northrop Grumman Corporation received type approval from the German certification authority Bundesamt für Seeschiffahrt & Hydrographie (BSH) for the Sperry Marine NAVISTAR satellite compass system.
Propeller Club Holds Annual Convention
Over 400 participants converged on Biloxi, Miss., to attend the annual Propeller Club Convention. Maritime industry leaders, Propeller Club Members from around the world…
New PVC-Free Alternatives for Interior Decoration
SSAB Laminated Steel AB now presents two types of PVC-free alternatives, called Dobel 2000 and Dobel 2005. Dobel 2000 is steel sheet, painted with a thin layer of…
Spirit Arrives from Poland
The 32m ferry Spirit of Portsmouth arrives in Portsmouth from Poland for fitout at VT Halmatic's Portchester Shipyard. The Camarc designed vessel will enter service in June 2005.
The Shipping Lottery
Seasoned shipping men can be forgiven a smug smile or two this week as plummeting stocks have left share speculators reeling with the speed of their descent. Having reached record levels a week ago…
USCG Allows Gaming Vessel to Remain in Port During Appeal
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a stated that it will allow the gaming vessel LA CRUISE to remain in the port of Jacksonville until the appeal process to USCG Headquarters is completed.
Schooner to be Christened in VA
On Friday, Dec. 10 the Pilot Schooner Virginia will be christened on the downtown Norfolk waterfront. Many of the state's elected officials, local civic, business and political leaders…
Stelmar Shipping Ltd. Commences Mailing of Proxy Materials in Connection with Pending Merger
Stelmar Shipping Ltd. announced that it has commenced mailing proxy materials relating to a special meeting of Stelmar shareholders to be held at InterContinental The Barclay New York…
