DHS Announces $49M in Port Grants
As part of the Department's commitment to enhance security at our nation's key ports and facilities, Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge is pleased to announce $49…
Vista del Sol LNG Terminal
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a Notice stating that it has received an application of construction and operation of the Vista del Sol LNG terminal at Ingleside, Texas.
Chouest Continues Aggressive Newbuild Program
Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) announced plans to continue its newbuilding program. Having already designed, built, owned and operated almost 70 new generation offshore…
CapRock Selects Intelsat
Intelsat signed a new long term contract for capacity on the IA-6 satellite with CapRock Communications, a leading satellite communications service provider focused…
Struijs Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Pieter Struijs – Vice-chairman of the Executive board of the Port of Rotterdam and President of the International Association of Ports and Harbors – on September…
Houston Receives $1.528M Port Security Grant
U.S. Houston Authority (PHA) will receive $1.528 million of the $49 million allocation in Round 4 federal port security grants. The funds will be used for implementing…
First Offshore LNG Deepwater Port Buoy Under Construction
ABS surveyors, onsite at Junoverken AB yard in Uddevalla, Sweden, monitor and inspect the fabrication of industry’s first offshore LNG deepwater port buoy, designed…
Bailey Wins $10M Contract
Bailey Refrigeration Co. won a 5-year, $10 million contract by the United States Coast Guard. The company, located in Avenel, New Jersey, will supply and install…
ObjectVideo Wins DARPA Award
ObjectVideo won a $750,000 award from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase II program to continue…
New Homeland Security Controls for Maritime
RAE Systems and Vastera have joined forces to jointly provide what it is calling the first end-to-end physical trade security and compliance offering. The solution…
First Offshore LNG Deepwater Port Buoy Under Construction
ABS surveyors, onsite at Junoverken AB yard in Uddevalla, Sweden, monitor and inspect the fabrication of industry’s first offshore LNG deepwater port buoy, designed…
Port Canaveral Moves Toward Full Operational Status
Port Canaveral continues to move toward full operational status with both cruise and cargo vessels this weekend returning to the harbor, which was shut down after…
EBDG Adds Staff and Announces PE License
Elliott Bay Design Group is pleased to announce two recent additions to its staff. Eric Tally has joined the team as Senior Designer and Michael Johnson has joined…
MISTgroup Launches VTSS-Advanced
MISTgroup announces the launch of VTSS-advanced, a configurable version of its flagship Vessel Terminal Synergy System (VTSS) software. VTSS-advanced provides the…
Port Security Advisory – Nations with Inadequate Port Security Measures
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Port Security Advisory listing nations it has determined to have inadequate port security measures. Ships that have called in any of…
Stranded Cargo Ship to be Refloated When Weather Breaks
between Dungeness and Rye on Saturday evening after dragging her anchor. oil on board. to minimise her movement when pounded by waves at high tide. is of less then…
This Day in Naval History - Sept. 14
1899 - Gunboat Concord and monitor Monterey capture two insurgent schooners at Aparri, Philippine Islands. 1939 - Atlantic Squadron Neutrality Patrol ships deploy. 1976 - USS John F.
NorseMerchant Ferries Boosts Freight Capacity
NorseMerchant Ferries has responded to market demand for increased trailer capacity between North-West England and the Republic of Ireland by adding a third vessel to its Birkenhead - Dublin service.
Seatruck Ferries Voted Irish Shipping Line of the Year
Irish Sea freight ferry operator Seatruck Ferries has been voted "Irish Sea Shipping Line of the Year". Seatruck Ferries received the award at the annual All Ireland…
Inspections Produce 20-year Claims Low
The London P&I Club has reported that its level of claims for the 2003/4 year of account was down by fourteen per cent on the previous year. And it says its ongoing vessel inspection programme…
