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…
CG Amendments Subject of Hearing
Legislation to amend and improve laws relating to the U.S. Coast Guard and maritime transportation will be the subject of a Congressional hearing on Thursday. The legislation…
Barge in James River Refloated
The tank barge VB 53, which grounded in the upper James River on Sunday, May 8, 2005, was successfully refloated. Divers have determined that there are cracks in…
Gulf Gateway Deepwater Port Safety Zone
The U.S. Coast Guard promulgated an interim rule establishing a safety zone around the Gulf Gateway LNG deepwater port (DWP) in the Gulf of Mexico. Vessels may approach…
Lintec Strengthens Singapore Lab
Paul Livingston as Regional Manager for Asia. supervising all three of Lintec's laboratories. Paul's new role will see him developing Lintec's Asian business. has…
Island Boats to Construct 65-ft. Catamarans
Island Boats, Inc., New Iberia, La., has been contracted to construct two 65-ft. aluminum catamarans for delivery to a Boston customer. The vessels will be delivered…
Goal-based Standards Top IMO's Agenda
The development of goal-based standards for new ship construction will be high on the agenda when IMO's Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) meets at the Organization's…
GMPCS Places Order for Broadband Terminals
GMPCS Personal Communications placed an initial order with Hughes Network Systems for 1,000 HNS 9201 broadband satellite IP terminals for use with Inmarsat’s Broadband…
Harvey Gulf Contracts for New OSV
Harvey Gulf International Marine, Inc., signed a contract with Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Panama City Fla., for the construction of the new generation 280 x 60 ft.
Rhode Island Passes Bill on LNG Ship Ops
The House of Representatives today voted 66-0 to approve legislation introduced by Rep. Raymond E. Gallison Jr. to require any LNG tanker to have an LNG-certified…
USS San Francisco Investigation Completed
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (NNS) -- The U.S. Navy announced May 9 the completion of the investigation into the Jan. 8 accident aboard the submarine USS San Francisco (SSN…
CP Ships Has Good 1Q; Rich Named New Chairman
CP Ships Limited announced unaudited operating income of $29 million for the first quarter 2005, more than double first quarter 2004. Net income was $15 million against $3 million.
Engine Problem Shelves Alaskan Ferry
not make its northbound schedule. pick up the Columbia’s northbound passengers and car deck load. depart Wrangell at 10:30 a.m. arrive in Juneau on Tuesday at 10 p.m.
Bids Sought for Amphibious Ship Project
Industry throughout Australia has the opportunity to work with the Austal-Raytheon Amphibious Ships Team, which in August 2004 announced its intention to bid for…
LR Asia Completes Safety Case for Dual-Fuel LNG
Lloyd’s Register Asia has completed the first safety case in Korea for dual-fuel electric propulsion in association with Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) and Wärtsilä.
Keppel Singmarine Wins Contracts for 5 Vessels
Keppel Singmarine Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M) has secured orders for three offshore support vessels (OSVs) and two tugboats for about $80 million.
Washington Passes New Oil Spill Measures
Gov. Christine Gregoire on May 6, 2005, signed bills that will establish an Oil Spill Monitoring and Oversight Council to provide independent oversight of the state's…
Oil Spill in James River
Coast Guard Marine Safety Office Hampton Roads is responding to a report of a diesel fuel spill from the tank barge VB 53 on the upper James River below Richmond.
