LR to Class First 10,000 TEU Containership
Lloyd’s Register is to class the world’s largest declared capacity container ships – four 10,000 teu vessels, to be built in Korea at Hyundai Heavy Industries for…
Martek Awarded Wheelmark Approval
Martek Marine were awarded the Marine Equipment Directive (MED) ‘wheelmark’ approval for their range of fixed gas detection systems. The systems can be used on any…
Euroceanica Acquires Seven Chem Tankers
Euroceanica (UK) Limited agreed to purchase seven modern chemical tankers from Finaval S.P.A., of Rome. The vessels will be chartered back to Finaval for periods…
Tanker Demand Forecast
McQuilling Services has recently published its bi-annual Tanker Market Outlook which forecasts freight rates for all tanker sectors on the main routes through 2008.
Ballast Water Management Changes Proposed
The California State Lands Commission (SLC) issued a Notice of Proposed Regulatory Action relating to management of ballast water on ships of 300 gross registered…
CBP Intercepts Pest in Sea Cargo
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Agriculture Specialists conducted nearly 5 million agricultural cargo inspections last fiscal year, up more than 16 percent over the year before.
KeySpan LNG Meeting
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) will meet in Washington, DC to receive comments on the KeySpan LNG, LP proposed LNG facility upgrade at Providence, Rhode Island from U.S.
Houston Welcomes King of Norway
Port of Houston Authority Chairman Jim Edmonds, the PHA commissioners and staff on Wednesday, March 2, hosted a welcome reception for His Majesty King Harald V of…
TTS Wins Two Contracts
Sweden’s TTS Ships Equipment AB, Gothenburg, part of Norway’s TTS Marine ASA has landed two contracts for delivery of ships equipment for a total of four car carriers.
Positive Results for P&I Club
The 'A' rated North of England P&I club achieved another positive renewal on 20 February 2005 with healthy year-on-year increases in tonnage, premiums and deductibles.
Spain Introduces New Military Shipbuilder
The new Spanish military shipbuilder, Navantia, has been unveiled by Pedro Solbes, the Spanish government’s second vice-prime minister and economics minister, along with Enrique Martínez Robles…
American Club Wins P&I Award
"An excellent start to 2005 and the new policy year" is how Joe Hughes, chief executive of managers Shipowners Claims Bureau Inc., describes the American Club's double achievement of the past week.
U.S. Requires Nontank Vessel Response Plans
The U.S. Coast Guard recently issued interim guidance for the development and review of oil spill response plans for nontank vessels. Since 1993, tank vessels have carried oil spill response plans.
Euronav Acquires Four VLCCs
Euronav NV entered into an agreement with Metrostar to buy four VLCCs, the Crude Guardian (1993 - 290,927 dwt), the Crude Creation (1998 - 298,304 dwt), the Crude Topaz (2002 - 319…
A New Look in Marine Patrol Craft
Following the success of Naval Sea Systems Command Littoral and Mine Warfare Office funded tests, Art Anderson Associates is moving ahead to design what may be the…
A New Look in Marine Patrol Craft
Following the success of Naval Sea Systems Command Littoral and Mine Warfare Office funded tests, Art Anderson Associates is moving ahead to design what may be the…
AWS to Hold Shipyard Welding Conference
The American Welding Society (AWS) announces a conference to discuss the latest research findings and practical applications of welding in shipyards and the maritime environment.
BC Ferries Vessel Out of Service
The Queen of Vancouver remains out of service until further notice due to a significant mechanical problem. BC Ferries’ engineers expect the gearbox on the vessel…
EB Gets $62.3M Navy Deal
Restricted Availability (DSRA) of USS Connecticut (SSN 22). in Groton, Conn., and is expected to be completed by December 2005. in the amount of $61,149,174 will…
First Shipbuilding Caucus "A Huge Success"
Congressman Gene Taylor (D-MS) and Congresswoman Jo Ann Davis (R-VA) convened the first meeting of the Congressional Shipbuilding Caucus today. Chief of Naval Operations…
