U.S. jurisdiction clause does not require application of COGSA
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that inclusion in a bill of lading of a clause providing for U.S. jurisdiction does not require application of the U.S.
The End of the Single-Hull Tanker
following an accident. tankers to 2010 (previously 2015). of the building and inspection regulations for double-hull tankers. Hamburg, to be held at the Hamburg…
Transas to Outfit LTC With Simulator
Transas USA Inc., has been awarded the contract to supply a full mission offshore vessel simulator to the Louisiana Technical College, for installation at the Young Memorial Campus.
Innovative tweendeck Patented in U.S.
After thorough examination, Langh Ship’s invention was also acknowledged in the USA. The tweendeck method has previously been granted a European patent, as well as patents e.g.
Chemline Announces New Marketing Manager
Chemline Incorporated announces the appointment of John Henningsen as Brand Marketing Manager for the industrial coating and resin manufacturer. He will oversee…
Vision Technologies Systems Subsidiaries Report Minor Damage
Vision Technologies Systems, Inc. and ST Mobile Aerospace Engineering -- as a result of Hurricane Ivan. Marine’s Pascagoula, Miss.-based headquarters. Montgomery, Alabama, where VT Miltope is located.
IMO Starts Security Trainer Courses
The IMO issued a News Release stating that it is launching maritime security train-the-trainer courses in Egypt on September 20-25 and in Korea on October 25-30. HK Law
Port of Anchorage expansion – extension of comment period
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued a Notice extending through September 17 the comment period on the Port of Anchorage expansion, marine terminal redevelopment. 69 Fed. Reg.
SHIPMATES Aims to Raise Ship Repair Efficiency
Shipyards used to repair and convert existing vessels are set to become more efficient and environmentally friendly with the help of a grant of E2,151,000 from the EU¡¦s Framework Program.
China: Capacity Soars, but is Quality, Finance Keeping Pace?
For those who have been in shipping for a decade or three, warnings of excess shipbuilding capacity will engender a sense of déja vu. First it was the Japanese, then the South Koreans and now…
Transocean Semisub Missing After Ivan
Transocean Inc. announced that a search continues in the Gulf of Mexico for the deepwater semisubmersible Deepwater Nautilus in the aftermath of Hurricane Ivan.
SeaArk Delivers Patrol Boats to Baltimore
SeaArk Marine, Inc. has delivered three distinct mission-specific patrol craft to the Baltimore City Police Marine Unit. Missions include patrolling Baltimore’s Inner Harbor…
MISTgroup launches VTSS-advanced
MISTgroup launched VTSS-advanced, a configurable version of its flagship Vessel Terminal Synergy System (VTSS) software. It is designed to enable maritime companies…
Petters to Lead Northrop Grumman's Newport News Sector
Northrop Grumman Corporation has elected C. Michael Petters as corporate vice president and president of the company's Newport News sector, succeeding Thomas C. retirement.
Keppel Corp. appoints Tow Heng Tan as Director
Keppel Corporation Limited (Keppel Corporation) announced the appointment of Mr Tow Heng Tan, Managing Director of Strategic Development (ASEAN Investments) of Temasek…
New Head of Sales at Voith Turbo Marine
André Körner joins Voith Turbo as its new head of sales as of September 1, 2004. During the last ten years, Körner worked as Senior Sales Manager at Siemens Marine Solutions.
ABB Marine Ventilation to Retrofit HAL Ships
ABB Automation Technologie’s division Marine Ventilation (former ABB Fläkt Marine) in Gothenburg Sweden, has been rewarded the total retrofit of the HVAC-systems…
Brighter Global Credit Picture Coming
Sovereign risk analysts participating in Institutional Investor magazine's semiannual Country Credit survey see a better credit picture than they did six months ago.
NASSCO Starts Construction on Second T-AKE Ship
completed the first cut and signed off on the first steel piece for the second T-AKE ship, to be named the Sacagawea. The Navy has awarded NASSCO contracts for six…
GPA, Shanghai Port Group Sign Agreement
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) and the Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) signed an historic agreement recently that will allow both port systems to jointly…
