Sailor Dies in Fall from Rigging
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) issued a Press Notice stating that a crewman on the Dutch sail trading vessel ALBATROSS died after falling from the rigging.
FMC to Investigate Docking and Lease Agreement
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued an Order of Investigation and Hearing stating that it is opening an investigation into the exclusive docking and lease…
FMC to Reorganize
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued an Announcement stating that it will reorganize. Offices of Operations and of Administration will be established to supervise the various Bureaus.
Maritime Security Fleet Program – comment period extended
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued a Notice stating that the comment period on its Maritime Security Program interim final rule has been extended to August 30, 2004. (HK Law)
U.S. Coast Pilot Published
The Office of Coast Survey of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) publishes the Coast Pilot in both paper and electronic formats. Topics in…
TOP Tankers Takes Delivery of Fourth Vessel in Series of Ten
TOP Tankers Inc announced took delivery of M/T Victorious, a 47,084 Dwt, ice-classed, double-hull Handymax tanker, built in 1991 by Halla Engineering & Heavy Industries…
Waterways Council Commends USACE for Reopening McAlpine Lock Ahead of Schedule
Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) commends the U.S. Louisville, KY, three-and-one-half days ahead of schedule. antiquated lock. components," said R. Barry Palmer, President/CEO of Waterways Council, Inc.
Conrad Appoints Hernandez COO and Announces Resignation of CFO Derbes
Conrad Industries, Inc. announced that the Board of Directors has named Cecil A. Operating Officer, effective immediately. Mr. has held since March 1998. Mr. LLC.
Coast Guard Rescues Fisherman Near Texas
The Coast Guard rescued a fisherman from the Gulf of Mexico today after he fell off the shrimp boat Kelly T approximately nine miles southwest of Sabine, Texas.
European Commission Drops European Inland Barge Investigation
Stolt-Nielsen Transportation Group ), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Stolt-Nielsen S.A. reported that the European Commission's Competition Directorate has informed…
Port Vancouver Ventures sells stake in Coast 2000
The Vancouver Port Authority (VPA) announced today Port Vancouver Ventures, a subsidiary of the VPA, has sold its 50 per cent stake in Coast 2000 Terminals, a distribution…
L-3 Communications Selected by New Zealand Ministry
L-3 Communications announced that its Integrated Systems division (L-3 IS) has been selected as the preferred contractor by the New Zealand Ministry of Defence…
Southco Opens New Support Center in FL
To provide a level of service to the boat building industry, Southco Marine, Inc. has opened a new customer support center in West Melbourne, Florida. The 4,600 square-foot facility includes a 1…
Submarine Force Moves Forward in IP Connectivity for Fleet
The Submarine Force achieved a major step toward FORCEnet capability July 1, with the completion of the first of three steps toward full Internet Protocol, or IP-based…
Aker Yards Extends Option for Second Ultra Voyager
Kvaerner Masa-Yards, part of Aker Yards, announces that it has agreed with Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. to extended an option to purchase a second Ultra Voyager ship, scheduled for delivery in 2007.
New Navy Ship Named
Secretary of the Navy Gordon R. amphibious transport dock ship in honor of the city of Anchorage, Alaska. cities. forward to serve America as a sailor or Marine.
General Maritime Corporation Appoints Pribor as CFO
General Maritime Corporation announced that it has appointed Jeffrey D. Chief Financial Officer. Mr. 1, 2004. Mr. Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, Treasurer and Secretary. Peter C.
New and amended TSSs
The IMO issued a Circular announcing three new and two amended traffic separation schemes (TSSs). The new TSSs are (1) “Off Ra’s al kuh”; (2) Approaches to the Port of Ra’s al Khafji”…
Volvo Penta Launches New Engines
Volvo Penta is continuing with the renewal of its product range. Launches this autumn will include the D9 diesel engine and high-performance versions of the new…
Northrop Grumman Wins Contract to Supply Navigation
Radar Sets for U.S. engineering for 10 U.S. Navy submarines. submarines and four guided-missile submarines. late 2005 and continue through 2010 if all options are exercised. for conversion of all U.S.
