Selendang Ayu Clean Up Continues
KODIAK, Alaska - Cleanup operations continue in earnest at the site of the Selendang Ayu wreck. Shoreline Cleanup Assessment Team (SCAT) personnel continue making…
$140M in Port Security Grants Issued
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security today announced $140,857,128 in port security grants. The FY 2005 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) uses a risk-based formula…
Trailer Bridge Net Income Soars
Trailer Bridge, Inc. reported the financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2005, highlighted by net income of $975,801, a $616,643, or a 171.7% improvement…
ExxonMobil Launches Deliveries in Istanbul
EXXONMOBIL Marine Fuels (EMMF)has started delivering Marine Gas Oil (DMA) in Istanbul, Turkey. Operations, which began in March 2005, are carried out from the Cekmece terminal in Ambarli…
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…
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.
