Good Results for P&I Club
The North of England P&I club's overall free reserves at 20 February 2004 increased by 34 % to reach US$ 133.5 million despite a difficult year for claims. The 50…
CMB Condifrtd Listing for Euronav
Euronext Brussels. existing CMB shares. advised by Petercam, KBC Securities, Fortis Bank and Linklaters De Bandt. confirmation of the tax neutrality of the envisaged transaction. quarter of 2004.
Loy Addresses Cargo Safety
Thank you for that introduction; it is a pleasure to be with you again for this important conference. One year ago, we all met like this in Nashville and I joked…
IMO Updates ISPS Figures
The IMO released ISPS Code implementation figures as of June 16, 2004. To date, 39 governments have provided responses indicating 21,347 ships from those nations are subject to the ISPS Code…
ISPS Code – Two Weeks and Counting
The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code comes into effect two weeks from today – on 1 July 2004. Hindsight has shown that the ISPS Code was…
USCG Adopts Final Rule on Towing Vessels
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a final rule adopting, with minor changes, its prior interim rule requiring installation of fire-suppression systems and use of voyage planning on certain U.S.
Chief Engineer Pleads Guilty to Making False Statements
The U.S. Department of Justice issued a Press Release stating that the chief engineer of an oil tanker pled guilty in federal court to making false statements to deceive the U.S.
Stolt-Nielsen Announces Organizational Changes
Stolt-Nielsen Transportation Group Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Stolt-Nielsen S.A. (Nasdaq: SNSA; Oslo Stock Exchange: SNI), today announced organizational…
Dougherty Appointed to Delaware River
Pennslyvania Governor Edward G. Rendell announced his appointment of John J. Dougherty to the Delaware River Port Authority of Pennsylvania and New Jersey (DRPA). term.
Brunswick and VT Halmatic Announce Marketing Agreement
Brunswick Commercial & Government Products (BCGP) and VT Halmatic Ltd. (VTH), two makers of boats for military and commercial use announced a joint marketing agreement…
Aker Kvaerner Gets Contract for DeepStar Study
DeepStar, a group consisting of 10 leading deepwater operators, has awarded Aker Kvaerner a contract for a study to develop a semisubmersible production platform…
Multraship completes Domiat salvage
dwt Egyptian-flag Domiat, which grounded near Copenhagen on June 7. Petersburg to India, when it ran aground at speed on a rocky shoal. area to handle the cargo on site.
Cutter to Receive New Commanding
OfficerCoast Guard Cutter Cypress is scheduled to host a change-of-command ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday at Coast Guard Base Mobile. Lt. Cmdr. Samuel R. Jordan will relieve Cmdr.
Facsimile copies of ISSCs
U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters advises that while it expects all arriving SOLAS ships to have original International Ship Security Certificates (ISSCs), it recognizes…
ABS Guidance for Ballast Tank Inert Gas Systems
A major step forward in tanker operation safety was taken as ABS announced technical guidance for inert gas systems for ballast tanks. Compliance to the guidelines…
IMO global program on maritime and port security
The IMO issued a News Release summarizing its global program on maritime and port security. To date, the agency has participated in 18 regional and 42 national seminars and workshops…
Ebeling and Magee to Receive USS AOTOS Award
The Ocean Sea Award will be presented to Raymond P. President of American Roll-on Roll-off Carriers (ARC), and Robert P. Chairman and CEO of The American Shipping Group.
Not in Compliance with Ballast Rules? You Will Pay
The U.S. Coast Guard published regulations establishing penalties for ships headed to the U.S. that fail to submit a ballast water management reporting form, as…
Aker Yards Signs Residence Ship Contract
Kvaerner Masa-Yards Inc. (KMY), signed a conditional contract with FS Ocean Club Ltd., managed by Ocean Development Group, to design, construct and deliver an approximately 42…
SatPoint Expands Marine Offering
The Swedish based company SatPoint AB recently acquired NSABs (Nordic Satellite AB) multi service platform for data and telecommunications in the maritime business sector.
