Blohm + Voss Repair Wins Business
On the morning of March 30, 2004, the Black Prince of the Fred. Olsen Cruises Line shipping company docked into Dock 10 of Blohm + Voss Repair GmbH. The cruise liner…
RFA Fort Victoria Arrives for Repair
Aided by four tugs the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Fort Victoria arrived at Falmouth Docks on Tuesday, April 6, morning’s tide, to begin a multi-million pound refit that will last until mid August.
Dee Estuary Dredging Alternatives Considered
Environment Agency Wales and the other regulators, the Welsh Assembly Government and the Department of Transport, are in the process of considering alternative solutions…
Austal, MTU: Power on Display in NYC
On April 6 Austal Ships and MTU introduced what it calls the world’s most powerful diesel-powered high-speed catamaran, Spirit of Ontario, in New York. The 284-ft.
Geest North Sea Line Strengthens Sales Team
European intermodal operator Geest North Sea Line strengthened its sales team in Germany. Jürgen Reinke has been promoted to the position of General Sales Manager…
Three U.S. Ship Sales OKd
The Maritime Administration (MarAd) has approved three applications under section 9 of the Shipping Act, 1916, as amended. K-Sea Operating Partners L.P. of Staten Island…
CDC Proposes Cruise Ship Construction Changes
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its recommended shipbuilding construction guidelines for cruise ships destined to call on U.S. ports showing Proposed Changes.
CBP Vessel APIS: Proposed Changes
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is in the process of drafting changes to its vessel Advance Passenger Information System (APIS). CBP is working with the U.S.
Proposal: Streamline Maritime Comm Regs
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a proposal to further implement the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and continue the process of streamlining…
International Voyage Interpreted
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Notice interpreting the phase “international voyage” for purposes of its maritime security regulations. For purposes of vessel security…
Naming of Rickmers Jakarta Celebrated in Jakarta
Rickmers-Linie celebrated the naming naming of a seventh new Superflex Heavy MPC vessel on April 2. Mrs Minarsih Soedarpo Sastrosatomo, wife of Mr Soedarpo Sastrosatomo…
AIS Consultation Company Formed
True Heading was founded on March 1, 2004, positioned as an exclusive AIS independent consultancy company. The company was founded by a group of former employees of Saab TransponderTech.
L-3 Power Paragon Wins Navy Deal
Power Paragon, a division of L-3 Communications SPD Technologies, was selected by Bath Iron Works to provide its 288 kW, Air Cooled Frequency Converters (ACFC 288) for the U.S.
Senesco Marine Expansion Continues
Senesco Marine hired Norman Hodge as Vice President of new construction. Most recently Hodge was General Manager of Conrad's in Orange, Texas. Prior to working for…
FV Olga Levied $113,000 Polluting Fine
The Fishing Vessel (FV) Olga was fined $113,000 in provincial court in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador for violations under the Canada Shipping Act associated…
Revised Ship Sewage Regs Adopted
Revised regulations for the prevention of pollution of the oceans by sewage from ships have been adopted by IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC)…
Navy: Advanced Joint Health Service Support and Sea Basing Concept
by RDML Clinton E. Command Surgeon & CDR William J. Deploying Joint Forces into a challenging and uncertain future poses many unanswered logistic questions for Joint Health Service Support…
Technology: Cool Technology
While debate continues on whether or not fuel cell-based power generation can be a viable proposition for the commercial marine market, its advocates in the engineering…
Investment in Design: Oil Tankers The Rules are About to Change
A seminal approach to class following the landmark decision by three of the classification societies two years ago to develop common edicts governing oil tanker hull structures…
Norway: Teekay Seeks to Grow Suezmax Fleet
Expanding the Suezmax fleet and greater involvement in carrying oil products are among the ambitions being pursued by theTeekay Tanker Services (TTS) business unit of Teekay.
