Radio Holland Group Opens New Office in Malaysia
Radio Holland Group has opened a new office in Malaysia on February 26. It is the 49th branch office in the worldwide organization of the Radio Holland Group. The…
DHS Approves NIMS
U. S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge announced approval of the National Incident Management System (NIMS), the Nation's first standardized management…
United Defense Completes Acquisition of Honolulu Shipyards Assets
United Defense Industries, Inc. has completed its acquisition of the U.S. Navy ship repair business of Honolulu Shipyard Inc. (HSI) for $16.1 million. HSI had revenues of $40 million in 2003.
Intertanko Proceeds with Terminal Veting Database
After a six month trial period in 2003, INTERTANKO has moved full ahead in its Terminal Vetting Database (TVD). To date, some 4,500 reports have been received for input into the system.
Todd Pacific Shipyards Awarded Contract for Long Term Maintenance
Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation has been notified that it has been awarded a contract with the United States Coast Guard ("Coast Guard") to provide long-term maintenance of Polar Class icebreakers.
OMI Takes Delivery of New Vessel
OMI Corporation of Stamford, Ct., announced that on February 26, 2004 it had taken delivery of the LOIRE, the first of seven 37,000 dwt product carriers designated as ice-class 1A…
USCG, FBI Investigate Terror, Marine Credential Link
The U.S. completed a 14-month investigation into national security threats and document fraud associated with U.S. merchant mariner credentials. The investigation…
Side-Scan Sonar Employed to Explore Bow Mariner
The U.S. Coast Guard is working with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ship Rude and will use Side Scan Sonar technology to check the condition…
Hydro's Board Seeks Share Buyback
The Board of Norsk Hydro ASA will at the company's Annual General Meeting May 11, 2004, ask for authorization to buy back shares. Under this authorization, the Board may buy up to 2…
ASA Helps Out with MV Lee III Recovery
A member of the American Salvage Association (ASA) quickly responded to the MV Lee III, a supply boat that collided with a container ship and sunk February 21 near…
Midway Brought Back to Life
Northrop Grumman Corporation helped restore the historic aircraft carrier USS Midway (CVA-41) for the San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum. The Midway was built by…
The Transit to Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel
Leading efforts to minimize the environmental impact of ships and boats at work, the Port of Los Angeles and the Jankovich Company – a supplier of fuel for cargo ships…
IEA Releases New Publication
“There is an urgent need to consider ways to accelerate the decoupling of energy and CO2 emissions from economic growth,” said Claude Mandil, Executive Director…
Singapore – Notification of Animal or Bird Onboard
The Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) issued a Notice stating that, effective immediately, the owner, master, or agent of a vessel arriving in Singapore must…
Advanced Naval Vessel Research and Education
The U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy are among the sponsors of a Ship Structure Committee session entitled “Advanced Naval Vessel Research and Education.” The session…
Maritime Academy Grads – Service Obligation
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued an interim rule changing the service obligation reporting requirements for graduates of the U.S. Merchant Marine…
St. Lawrence Seaway – Tariff of Tolls
The St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation and the St. Lawrence Management Corporation of Canada issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing the…
Bow Mariner Update: Oil Recovery Efforts Continue
A fire-damaged lifeboat from the Bow Mariner drifts Feb. 29, 2004, after the vessel sank the night before off Chincoteague, Va. The U.S. Coast Guard flights continues…
Bow Mariner Update: Oil Recovery Efforts Continue
A fire-damaged lifeboat from the Bow Mariner drifts Feb. 29, 2004, after the vessel sank the night before off Chincoteague, Va. The U.S. Coast Guard flights continues…
Graig Extends Cooperation With Vinashin
Graig Group is to build on its recent fifteen-ship order in Vietnam by developing series production of a full range of modern-design bulk carriers at Vietnam Shipbuilding…
