Lower Snake and Clearwater Rivers – navigation maintenance
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a Notice stating that it intends to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) for performing routine maintenance of…
ASA Responds to Delaware River Spill
Several members of the American Salvage Association (ASA) were contracted to assist in the case of the tanker Athos I, which began leaking oil as she entered a terminal…
Sperry Nav Systems for LASCO Tankers
Northrop Grumman Corporation received orders to supply a complete package of electronic navigation equipment for 10 new tankers being built for the Latvian Shipping Company (LASCO).
Smiths Detection Unveils Mobile, High Energy Cargo Screening System
Smiths Detection offers HCV-Mobile, a high-energy mobile cargo screening system designed to scan more than 25 loaded trucks and containers per hour. Beginning in January 2005…
Lockheed to Commence Construction of LCS
The U.S. Navy awarded a Lockheed Martin-led team $188.2 million to commence detail design and construction of the first Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), a revolutionary…
Northrop Grumman to Supply Navigation Systems for New Tankers
Northrop Grumman Corporation has received orders to supply a complete package of electronic navigation equipment for ten new tankers being built for the Latvian Shipping Company (LASCO).
CSR Condemns Forced Detention of Seafarers
Douglas B. Environmental Protections, to protect the human and legal rights of seafarers during investigations of environmental accidents. U.S. port chaplains recently…
CP Ships Strengthens Financial Management
CP Ships Limited announced a strengthened financial management structure, including new senior positions. David Auger joined CP Ships as Group Financial Controller.
UK Releases 3Q Short Sea Travel Stats
The Department for Transport has published National Statistics on sea passengers traveling on short-sea routes, for the third quarter of 2004. UK, one percent lower…
Kronodoc, Aker Finnyards Sign Contract
Kronodoc Oy signed a purchase contract with Aker Finnyards Inc., the former Kvaerner Masa-Yards Inc. In addition to the delivery of the Kronodoc product, the contract…
Sonsub Extends HOS Innovator Vessel Contract
In order to continue to serve ongoing client projects in the Gulf of Mexico, Sonsub extended its long term vessel charter with Hornbeck Offshore Services, LLC for…
Coast Guard, NJ State Marine Police Form Partnership
Rear Adm. David Pekoske, Commander, First Coast Guard District, Rear Adm. Sally Brice O’Hara, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District and New Jersey Acting Governor Richard J.
Ship Collides with Barge
A chemical tanker collided with a moored barge near the San Jacinto Monument on Dec. 15. The Captain of the Port Houston/Galveston closed the ship channel from San…
Lockheed Martin Team Approved to Begin Detail Design and Construction on First Littoral Combat Ship
The U.S. Navy awarded a Lockheed Martin-led team $188.2 million to commence detail design and construction of the first Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), a revolutionary…
Four USMMA Midshipmen Receive Crowley Scholarships
Corporation last week presented four U.S. midshipmen with Thomas B. Crowley Sr. $10,000. Newark Club in Newark, New Jersey. stars. Rappahannock. his family in 1991. waterfront.
Broadband Maritime, Virtek Announce Agreement
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Deepwater Funding at $724m in FY05 Budget
“Amid extraordinary challenges, our determination, our courage, and our common purpose remain steadfast.” The new appropriations bill provides $6.3 billion for the Coast Guard for FY 2005…
Moose to Unveil New Boat
Moose Boats introduces the M2, an All-Aluminum Catamaran powered by twin 380 hp Cummins turbo diesels and propelled by twin Hamilton water jets. The M2 can attain a top speed of over 35 knots…
Chemoil to Withdraw from New Orleans Market
Chemoil will stop supplying bunkers in the port of New Orleans at the end of December 2004. Chemoil entered this market in 1987 and the decision to withdraw has been a difficult one.
Foss Selects Saab AIS Transpoders
Foss Maritime is equipping its fleet of 43 tugs with Saab TransponderTech R4 Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) transponders. The installations are being performed by Pacific Radar.
