Transas, SevenCs Sign Agreement
Transas and SevenCs have signed a cooperation agreement based on the implementation of the Transas chart toolkit into the SevenCs EC2007 ECDIS Kernel Software. SevenCs…
VT Halter Tapped to Build Two Tugs
VT Halter Marine Inc signed a contract with Lockheed Martin to design and build two harbor tugs. The 30-m Voith Tractor Tugs will be built at VT Halter Marine’s Jackson County…
Tokimec ECDIS Certified
Tokimec Inc. obtained EC Type Examination Certificate of the EC-7500, EC-7000 Electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS) from Det Norske Veritas (DNV) on June 8, 2004.
Patterns of Global Terrorism Revised
The U.S. Department of State released the revised version of Patterns of Global Terrorism 2003. This publication states that there were 208 acts of international terrorism during 2003…
Barwil, Denholm Form Partnership
Barwil, the Wilh.Wilhelmsen Group's global provider of Port & Marine Services has acquired a 40 percent stake in Denholm Shipping Services Ltd. (DSS), owned by the UK-based Denholm Group.
EMS Sets Sail with Spirit of Canada
EMS Satcom, a division of EMS Technologies, Inc., announced its sponsorship of Spirit of Canada Ocean Challenges and skipper Derek Hatfield as he sets his sights…
Maritime security FAQ
The IMO issued a series of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding maritime security. Among the FAQ is one asking how to determine whether a port facility is compliant with the ISPS Code.
Possible Relocation of LORAN-C Station
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Notice stating that it is considering relocation of LORAN-C operations from Port Clarence, Alaska (7960-Z/9990-Y) to Nome, Alaska.
Hawaiian CAT: Enviro Awareness In Comfort
Hawaiian maritime tradition traces its roots to the huge ocean going outrigger canoes that took sophisticated navigators island hopping around the expanse of the Pacific Ocean.
GAC is ExxonMobil's logistics partner for Mid East
GAC Logistics, part of the world's largest independent shipping and logistics services provider, GAC Group, has signed a contract with ExxonMobil, to provide the…
Treasury extends TRIA “Make Available” provision
The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a Press Release stating that it is extending through 2005 the “make available” provision of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA).
FERC authorizes Freeport LNG project
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an Order granting authorization for construction and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal on Quintana Island…
HazMat Tranport Regs: Harmonization Internationally
The Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) issued an amendment to a prior rule on harmonization of its hazardous materials (HazMat) transportation regulations…
Ridge Addresses Port Security
New security measures are being implemented across the United States providing for safer ports in America, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge announced today.
Port Makes Stategic Land Purchase
Inland Rivers Marine Terminal. 5,000 linear feet of water frontage on the U.S. Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. The land was purchased from 11 heirs of the Hummel estate.
Marlink Debuts Online Tools to Control Costs
Marlink unveiled new cost-saving enhancements to its industry-leading account management tool, MarlinkOnline, available exclusively to Marlink customers. MarlinkOnline…
Whittel Criticizes Port Security
Robert Whittel expressed his serious concern that, with only two weeks until the International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) code goes into effect, most American…
EnerSea Advances CNG Projects
EnerSea Transport LLC (EnerSea) is advancing its efforts into the next phase of two international gas development and import project proposals for the Philippines…
Stratos Debuts MPDS for Fleet F33
Stratos Global Corp. announced the availability of Mobile Packet Data Service (MPDS) for Inmarsat Fleet F33, bringing the benefits of always-on connectivity and…
Moody's affirms General Maritime's Ratings
Moody's Investors Service has confirmed the debt ratings of General Maritime Corporation ("General Maritime"), completing a review for possible downgrade that was initiated on March 29, 2004.
