New York Security Zone Altered
The U.S. Coast Guard has amended, at least through January 8, 2006, its security zone around Designated Vessels within the Captain of the Port (COTP) New York Zone.
Royal Visit to Superfast
Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal made a private visit of the Superfast ferry and was shown around on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at the port of Rosyth. Princess Anne visited the restaurant…
CAD/CAM: ASC Makes Waves Around the World
Many companies can claim to be global, but Autoship Systems Corporation (ASC) of Vancouver, Canada talks the talk and walks the walk. ASC has been in the business…
Book Review: Detailed Data for World's Warships
The Naval Institute Guide to Combat Fleets of the World is an authoritative and thorough compendium about warships, aircraft and auxiliaries that serve in navies and coast guards worldwide.
US NAVY: Powering Up With Electric
The development of high-temperature superconductor (HTS) motors for the United States Navy's future all-electric ships has completed a significant milestone: the Navy's initial tests of its 5-MW…
Teekay Shipping is First for Connexion by Boeing
Teekay Shipping Corporation and Connexion by Boeing, a business unit of The Boeing Company signed an agreement that makes Teekay the international launch customer…
Q&A with Bo Norton, Telenor Satellite Services
MR: What are the top three or four factors driving your offerings to the marine business today? Norton: Maritime customers across the board want increased bandwidth…
SATCOM Battle Heats Up
The evolution of satellite communication use at sea closely mirrors that of land-based communication trends: a never-ending quest for speed, reliability and lower costs.
ShipConstructor 2006 Coming Soon
Albacore Research Ltd. (ARL) is putting the final touches on its new ShipConstructor 2006, scheduled for release towards the end of 2005. According the software developer…
USCG Commandant Testifies on Deepwater Plan
WASHINGTON - The Commandant of the Coast Guard, Adm. Thomas H. Collins, testified on July 21, 2005, before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security…
Shareholders Back SmitWijs
During a recent series of meetings, the shareholders of SmitWijs Towage – Smit International (50%) and SvitzerWijsmuller (50%) – have reconfirmed their commitment…
Texas LNG Facility Gets Go Ahead
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved an innovative new liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal and related facilities proposed by Ingleside Energy…
Radiation Monitors Debut in LA
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Robert C. Bonner unveiled the first Radiation Portal Monitors now operational at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
MarAd Enhancement Act Moves Along
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation unanimously reported The Maritime Administration Enhancement Act of 2005. The bill establishes…
USCG Investigates ITB Grounding
PORT ARTHUR, Texas – Investigators from Coast Guard Marine Safety Office Port Arthur are monitoring the grounding of the Integrated Tug and Barge (ITB) Mobile approximately…
Complacency-induced Collision
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) released its report of the investigation of the collision between the UK container ship CEPHEUS J and the Maltese…
Mullen to Relieve Clark as CNO
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Adm. Mike Mullen will relieve Adm. Vern Clark as the 28th Chief of Naval Operations during a change of command ceremony at the U.S. Naval Academy July 22.
EU Endorses Dutch Financing Scheme
The European Commission has authorized, under the EC Treaty’s state aid rules, a state guarantee scheme introduced by The Netherlands. Guarantees will be granted…
USCG Establishes New AIS site in Unimak Pass
The Coast Guard in partnership with the Marine Exchange of Alaska has established an Automated Identification System (AIS) site in the Unimak pass to assist with maritime domain awareness.
MarAd Announces Ship Disposal Contracts
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded new contracts to dismantle two ships from the James River Reserve Fleet at Fort Eustis, VA, the agency announced today.
