Improving Safety at Sea Draft Report Presented
The Rapporteur of the European Parliament's Temporary Committee on Improving Safety at Sea (MARE Committee), Dirk Sterckx, made his draft report on improving safety at sea available this week.
Where will Rates Go? It’s Anybody’s Guess
Intertanko has established a tradition of asking members and guests at its Annual Dinner to forecast what the rates will be one year ahead when they gather again for the next Tanker Event and AGM.
Intertanko Tanker Event Ready for Dubai
Preparations for this year's tanker gathering continue to progress swiftly, promising an interesting and comprehensive program for delegates and visitors. In addition…
Dynalco Promotes Kelleher
Dynalco announced the assignment of Edward Kelleher as primary contact for all new and existing international distribution representatives of the Dynalco diagnostic product line. In this role, Mr.
Navy Tests Power from Ocean Currents
U.S. Navy engineers will soon help test and enhance a novel hydroelectric turbine designed by Florida Hydro Power and Light (FHPL) for extracting electricity from ocean currents.
Becker UK Moves Office
Becker Marine Systems UK relocated from their original office in Fleets Corner to Wallisdown, Poole. Poole, Dorset, BH12 5AG. England; Tel: +44 (0) 1202 853170; Fax: +44 (0) 1202 853171…
Thrane & Thrane SSAS Certified
Thrane & Thrane said that the company’s mini-C solution for Ship Security Alert System (SSAS), the TT-3000SSA Capsat® Ship Security Alert, has received five new…
Fuel Cells for Future Ships
As hybrid electric cars become more commonplace on America’s highways, the Navy is working to bring hybrid electric ships to the high seas. The Office of Naval Research…
VT Halter Marine Moves Corporate Offices
VT Halter Marine Inc., a subsidiary of Vision Technologies Systems Inc., will relocate its corporate office to its Pascagoula Operations in Jackson County, Miss., effective July 1, 2004.
Sentencing for False Distress Message
John McKay, United States Attorney for the Western District of Washington, Rear Adm. Jeffrey M. Garrett, Commander, Thirteenth Coast Guard District, and Russell Barker…
ABS at Forefront of Technical Issues for LNG Carriers
With the liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade expected to significantly increase over the next decade, transporting LNG with carriers upwards of 33 percent larger than…
Senator Murray Selected as AAPA Port Person of the Year
U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) has been selected as Port Person of the Year by the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), the organization representing…
STX Gets Orders for Tankers
GESCO(Great Eastern Shipping Co., Ltd.) of India has ordered four 47,400 DWT Product Oil/Chemical Tankers from STX Shipbuilding. The vessels ordered have a length of 183m…
Coast Guard Swears in Members of AMS
On March 8, at the Coast Guard Marine Safety Office San Diego Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-53) and Rear Admiral Kevin Eldridge, Eleventh Coast Guard District Commander…
Inge K Hansen Named CEO in Aker Kvaerner
Inge K Hansen has been appointed Group President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the new Aker Kvaerner, one of three groups, which are being created as a result…
Golar LNG Increases Ownership in Korea Line
Golar LNG has in a filing to Korea Stock Exchange today March 9th stated that they through market purchases have increased their ownership in Korea Line from 9.9% to 14.6% of the share capital.
Sonar Imagery Assists Bow Mariner Investigation
The Coast Guard has released two multi-beam sonar images taken by the NOAA ship Rude of the sunken tanker Bow Mariner. The images, taken March 4, are among a suite…
Training: Maritime Security Professional Training
Port facilities and Shipping companies are rushing to comply with new international and national maritime security requirements. The ISPS (International Ship and Port Security) and the U.S.
Coatings: Metal Fusion Helps Stop Corrosion
New advances in metal fusion technology produce a metalized coating with no porosity, which can be applied at rates similar to those achieved by airless painting practices.
Feature: The Corrosion Control Challenge
Last year Germanischer Lloyd and Mühlhan sponsored a Surface Protection Symposium in October in Lübeck, dealing with the topic of value retention in the shipping industry.