STC Orders Simulation Suite
premises in Rotterdam. STC is the largest maritime training institution in Holland and one of the world leaders in educational and training programs for operational…
GL Offers New Bulk Carrier Database
Shipping companies and owners of bulk carriers can now use a new database developed by Germanischer Lloyd to obtain comprehensive information about all requirements…
TT Club Outlook Improved
TT Club’s improving financial position has been acknowledged by industry ratings agency AM Best, which has revised its outlook on the mutual insurer’s rating from ‘stable’ to ‘positive’.
Knoy to Head Waterways Council
Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) named Mark Knoy, President of AEP Memco LLC as its next Chairman of the Board. Knoy succeeds Berdon Lawrence, Chairman of Kirby Corporation, as WCI’s Chairman. Mr.
NASSCO Lays Keel for BP Tanker
National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) held a keel-laying ceremony for Hull 487, the fourth ship of the Alaska Class double-hull oil tankers being constructed for BP Oil Shipping Company…
Wärtsilä Propulsion for New Ulstein AHTS
The new Anchor Handling Tug Supply vessel of Ulstein AX104 design will be equipped with generating sets, tunnel thruster, steerable thrusters, control system and seals from Wärtsilä.
CVF Future Carrier Program
A&P Group are delighted to have the opportunity to bid for packages of work on the CVF Future Carrier Program. With the possibility of five super blocks to be constructed…
Hepworth Appoints Thijssen
The B Hepworth Group has appointed Bert Thijssen as Marketing Director for both Hepworth and Wynn. Thijssen brings 30 years of marine experience and has been charged…
Pentagon Halts Navy Winner-Take-All Destroyer Plan
(Reuters) - The Pentagon on Wednesday rejected for now a Navy plan under which Northrop Grumman Corp. and General Dynamics Corp. would compete for, rather than split…
Tongass Narrows and Ketchikan: Safety Zone and Anchorage Ground
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a final rule amending its prior interim rule regarding waters in the vicinity of Tongass Narrows and Ketchikan. The area impacted by…
Moore Stephens Highlights New Accounting Rules
produce their accounts in a new, internationally agreed way. statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). companies. And many other countries…
CG Rescues Yacht Harassed by Whales
Brixham Coastguard recently received an emergency 999 call on a mobile phone from a lone yachtsman who had suffered engine failure, and was being harassed by a pod of whales.
Deepwater Topic of Congressional Hearing
Implementation of the U.S. Coast Guard’s program to replace and modernize over 90 ships and 200 aircraft used in its offshore missions - including drug and migrant interdiction…
MAIB – Investigation of Fatal Accident
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) issued its report of the investigation of the fatal accident on board the UK combi-coaster NORDSTRAND in Seville, Spain on 20 September 2004.
Corps of Engineers OCS Authority
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit ruled that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has authority under the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, as amended, to…
Norwegian Dawn Returns to NYC
The cruise ship Norwegian Dawn arrives to New York on April 18, 2005, after making an unscheduled stop in Charleston, SC, due to a large wave that battered the ship Saturday. The U.S.
Grand Detroit Launched
In honor of the “Motor City”, Grande Detroit -- a new build for Grimaldi-Naples -- was launched on April 16 at the Croatian Uljanik Yard in Pula. Godmother of the vessel was Ann Dickson…
Industry veteran Joseph F. Daly, dies at 91
Longtime industry veteran Joseph F. Daly passed away on April 2, 2005. He was 91 years old. Joseph F. Daly began his career in the transportation industry in 1947 when he joined F.
Titanic: 93 Years Ago Today
On this date in 1912, the luxury liner TITANIC sank in the North Atlantic Ocean after striking an iceberg. More than 1,500 people were killed in this sinking of the “unsinkable” ship.
Master Prosecuted for Illegal Crossing
At a hearing at Aberdeen Sheriff’s court, the Master of a general cargo ship pleaded guilty to a Merchant Shipping offence following an incident while transiting…
