Ship Defense Contract Signed
for systems engineering services in support of integrated ship self-defense. system of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme, Calif. ports and at sea. Work will be performed in Port Huenemeā¦
AMSEC Wins Carrier Deal
maintenance assist team. Work will be performed in Newport News or Norfolk, Va. (40 percent); San Diego, Calif. (30 percent); Bremerton, Wash. Jacksonville, Fla.
EC: Spanish Shipyards Owe ā¬308.3M
Yesterday the European Commission decided that aid provided to the public Spanish shipyards is not in line with EC rules on State aid to shipbuilding. The Commissionā¦
U.S. Cargo Preference Billing
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Transportation released a report stating that the Maritime Administration (MARAD) is required to reimburseā¦
Panama, U.S. Sign ship-boarding Agreement
The White House issued a statement by the President welcoming the signing by Panama and the United States of an agreement providing for the boarding of ships onā¦
Pushing for Inland Waterways Funding
Stressing the high value to the nation and the critical condition of some of its chief assets, the Inland Waterways Users Board released its Annual Report to Congressā¦
Salvage Ops for Downed Plane
Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Derrick Lines guides "Super Scorpio", a remote operated vehicle into position for safe recovery aboard the special mission charter ship M/V Kellie Chouest.
This Day in Naval History - May 13
1908 - Navy Nurse Corps established. 1943 - Bureau of Navigation renamed Bureau of Naval Personnel. 1945 - Aircraft from fast carrier task force begin 2-day attack on Kyushu airfields, Japan.
5,000-HP Z-Drive Tug Delivered
Washburn & Doughty Associates, Inc. delivered the 5,000 hp Z-Drive Tug Independent to Marine Towing of Tampa. The 92 x 32 x 13.7-ft. tug is designed for ship handlingā¦
Reminder re IMO ship identification number
The Hong Kong Marine Department issued a Notice reminding owners and operators of the need to have the IMO ship identification number permanently marked in a visibleā¦
St. Lawrence Seaway ā mooring wire eye splices
The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System issued a Notice reminding masters that mechanical eye splices on mooring wires for use on ships transiting the Seaway are not permitted.
U.S. imposes economic sanctions against Syria
President Bush issued an Executive Order imposing economic sanctions against Syria. Sanctions were imposed because Syria is seen by the United States as supporting terrorismā¦
Security: Security of Ports and Vessels: A New Approach
Clearly, the maritime industry is one of the most powerful drivers of international commerce and economic vitality in the world. ā¢ The worldwide fleet of marineā¦
Fuels & Lubes: Fuel Oil Separation Takes Center Stage
While maritime security concerns are most assuredly the number one item topping marine vessel owner's agendas, environmental matters rank a close second. Port stateā¦
Deck Machinery
Research Winches for R/V Maria S. Seven special winches were supplied by Hatlapa in December 2003 after being tested and demonstrated in the factory. These winchesā¦
GL Turnover Up 6 Percent
Germanischer Lloyd (GL) increased its turnover to Euros 218.7 million in 2003, six percent ahead of the Euros 206.4 million recorded the previous year, to ensureā¦
Improved Marine Mammal Transport Vessel Studied
Art Anderson Associates reported that it has completed Phase I of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract to evaluate the Stolkraft hull form as anā¦
Electronics: Royal Caribbean Stays Current with C-MAP CM-93/3 ECs
The C-MAP CM-93/3 global electronic chart database helps Royal Caribbean Intl. vessel operators to ensure smooth, safe sailing whether cruising the icy waters of Alaskaā¦
P&I Club Prints āRules of the Roadā Guide
The North of England P&I club has published an authoritative illustrated guide to the main 'rules of the road' for shipping to help reduce the significant annualā¦
Electronics: JRC Proposes Integrated Nautical Safety System
In the past decade more than 25,000 accidents have been caused by ships maneuvering under adverse environmental or traffic conditions. A leading cause of many ofā¦
