Taylor: Base Closures "Bone-Headed"
"Back in February 2001, Rumsfeld announced his intention to hold a round of base closures. February 2001 was a whole different world than the one we're in now," said Taylor.
A&P wins Contracts from Norway
A&P Tyne is celebrating this week after clinching its third contract from Norway in just a matter of weeks. The first contract, which is currently underway in the Hebburn shipyard…
Reinert Joins MAN B&W Board
Large engine manufacturer MAN B&W Diesel AG of Augsburg is expanding its Executive Board. The company’s Supervisory Board has appointed Tage Reinert as a member…
MOL Resigs from WTSA & CWTSA
MOL will resign from the Westbound Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (WTSA), and the Canada Westbound Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (CWTSA), effective June 12, 2005.
Star Princess Opens in Rotterdam
On May 12 the Star Princess arrived at Rotterdam at 9.30 a.m. With this the Rotterdam cruise season is officially opened. The ship owned by the American shipping…
Rickmers-Linie Adds Capacity
Rickmers-Linie has experienced an increase in demand for its services; predominantly on its Middle East/India and Transpacific routes. In order to boost capacity…
M/V Taku has Mechanical Problem
Taku has not been able to leave Ketchikan, due to mechanical problems. problem. from Juneau will not be able to do so at this time. Falvey, AMHS general manager. sea trials with that vessel on Friday.
SCC Meeting
The Shipping Coordinating Committee, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, will conduct three meetings in Washington, DC. On June 15, it will meet to prepare…
