‘The Cat’ Starts Trinidad to Tobago Service
Incat Australia announced that the fast ferry, ‘The Cat’, has been Time Chartered by Bay Ferries of Canada to the Port Authority of Trinidad & Tobago. ‘The Cat’…
Damen Gets Contract to Build Navy LSV
On January 10, 2005 a contract was signed between the Royal Netherlands Navy and Damen Shipyards Gorinchem for the design and construction of a Logistic Support Vessel (LSV).
Guidelines re Installation of AIS
The IMO issued a Circular amending its guidelines for installation of a shipboard automatic identification system (AIS). The amendment recommends that AIS be connected…
IMO Guidance on Security Measures
The IMO issued a Circular providing guidance relating to the implementation of SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code. It was pointed out that a written Declaration…
Text of DHS Ridge Speech
The following is the transcript of the Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, January 12, 2005. Secretary Ridge: John…
SCC Meetings
The Shipping Coordinating Committee, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, will hold two meetings in Washington, DC. The first meeting (on February 8) is to…
Buzzards Bay – Anchorage Grounds
The U.S. Coast Guard is relocating anchorage ground “L” in Buzzards Bay to an area near Naushon Island. This action will provide improved clearance for the recently…
Lease Agreement for Brooklyn Cruise Terminal Announced
According to Mayor Bloomberg, Carnival Cruise Ship lines and Norwegian, have committed to New York as their exclusive Northeastern port of call through 2017. A long…
Incat-Built Fast Ferry Begins Service
Incat Australia announced that the fast ferry, ‘The Cat’, has been Time Chartered by Bay Ferries of Canada to the Port Authority of Trinidad & Tobago. ‘The Cat’…
Shipping Coordinating Committee Meetings Scheduled for DC
The Shipping Coordinating Committee, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, will hold two meetings in Washington, DC. The first meeting (on February 8) is to…
Wärtsilä to Acquire DEUTZ Marine Engine Service
Wärtsilä will acquire the assets of the German DEUTZ AG's medium and large marine engine service business. The acquisition price is EUR 115 million. The deal is…