Sea Technology Report
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), the largest independent institution of its kind in the world, recently began developing a new piston corer for retrieving…
Celebrating 75 Years of Ship Design
In 2005, Robert Allan Ltd will celebrate its 75th year of continuous business as a firm of Consulting Naval Architects. From its base in Vancouver, the company serves…
New Products
For the last several years, the industry standard in bulk welding wire has been ESAB’s Marathon Pac. Now, ESAB introduces its second generation Marathon Pac. This…
Training & Education: Learning about LNG
As the LNG industry continues to develop and grow, the need for effective training is greater than ever. The value of effective training is becoming more apparent…
Investment in Design: New Solutions for LNG Tankers
With its bid for commercial marine power applications strengthened by the addition of the MT30 aeroderivative gas turbine to its range, Rolls-Royce is pushing the…
Environmental Balance
by John W. As a designer of ships, and president of a vessel design company, I know the shipbuilding industry is made up of people who recognize the importance of ferries…
MacAndrews to Deliver Afghan Cargo
Middle East or the India sub-continent and trade with Afghanistan. efficient cargo gateway for Afghanistan. make regular, scheduled calls at Pakistan's main port.
Furuno Unveils Navnet VX2
Furuno USA introduced its latest innovation in integrated marine electronics, NavNet vx2. Since its release in 2001, Furuno’s NavNet1 series has been enjoying popularity…
Color Line, Aker Yards Sign for Cruise Ship
Color Line AS and Aker Yards signed a letter of intent (LOI) for the order of a second ship, a sister vessel to M/S Color Fantasy, the world's largest cruise ship…
European Tanker Alliance Formed
Euronav announced the conclusion of negotiations between the representatives of Tanklog Ltd. and Euronav pursuant to which there will be a merger of the assets of Tanklog Ltd. into Euronav.
Northrop Grumman Wins Navy Deal
(N00024-02-C-2302) to enhance DD(X) Program Life Cycle Cost Estimate deliverable. Cost Estimate. Work will be performed in Tewksbury, Mass. Pascagoula, Miss. (23 percent)…
Hornbeck Offshore Completes Exchange Offer of 6.125% Senior Notes
Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (NYSE: HOS) has completed its offer to exchange $225,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 6.125% Series A Senior…
Ships Collide in Severn Estuary
At half past two on March 7, 2005, Swansea Coastguard were alerted by Severn vessel traffic services (VTS) to a collision between two ships in the Severn estuary.
Panama Canal Expansion Considered
The Panama Canal is nearing full capacity and should seriously consider expansion to continue to be a major player in world trade, according to maritime experts…
USCG Port Security Advisory
The U.S. Coast Guard issued an updated Port Security Advisory. The advisory lists nations that have failed to communicate to the IMO or the USCG all required information…
Taking One for the Team
America (CVA66) on sea trials in Chesapeake Bay, 1964. The Navy plans to send one of its own – the retired aircraft carrier USS America – to the bottom of the ocean…
This Day in Naval History: March 8, 2005
1854 - Commodore Matthew Perry opens treaty negotiations with Japan. 1862 - Ironclad ram CSS Virginia destroys USS Cumberland and USS Congress. 1945 - Phyllis Daley…
Spectrum Sciences & Software Completes Acquisition
Spectrum Sciences & Software Holdings Corp., focused on homeland security completed the acquisition of Coast Engine and Equipment Company, Inc. (CEECO), a Florida based company.
USS Monitor Replica Under Construction
Northrop Grumman, The Mariners' Museum, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the U.S. Monitor. The replica will be the centerpiece of the…
MV Chenega to be Delayed
In an expectation that the delivery of the state’s second fast vehicle ferry, M/V Chenega, will likely be delayed until late April or even May 1, the Alaska Marine…
