Judge to Decide Ferry Crash Sentencing
Questions about the 2003 ferry crash that killed 11 people are expected to be answered today. A judge will decide whether to accept a probation officer's recommendation…
MarAd: Cruise Passenger Traffic Shows Continued Growth
For the first nine months of 2005, cruise passenger traffic in North America was 4.5 percent above the same period in 2004, despite the impact of hurricanes on Gulf port cruises…
Northrop Grumman Names Perry VP of Marine Systems
has appointed David T. sector. Perry succeeds James R. company after 36 years of distinguished service. Sykesville, Md., Kings Bay, Ga., and Bangor, Wash. program management…
ETA-Ascon to Buy Ships Worth $2.72B
Reports indicate that the Dubai-based ETA-Ascon, a diversified group, plans to buy 76 new ships to expand the size of its fleet to 100 in five years, a report said.
Navy Awards Contract to IMIA
The U.S. Navy has awarded a $42.04 million contract to International Marine & Industrial Applicators LLC in Irvington for the painting and preservation of SSBN and SSGN class submarines.
Siba Ships to Build Second Livestock Carrier
carrier under construction at Labroy Shipyard in Singapore. delivery from the yard in 2007. The new vessels will be capable of carrying approximately 30,000 sheep or 6…
JSC Vakaru Laivu Statykla Finishes Ferry Hull
JSC Vakaru Laivu Statykla, of Western Shipyard, finished the building of passenger and car ferry hull. The hull of 106 m of length and 17,2 m of width was launched on January 6.
Savi Networks to Extend Services to MTC Ports
Savi Networks, a provider of RFID-enhanced information services for global container shipments, and Marine Terminals Corporation (MTC), announced an agreement to…
Xiamen-built RoRo Sold to Britain
China delivered a large RoRo for motor vehicles to Zodiac shipping company in Britain. Named Morning Miracle, the ship was independently developed and built by Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd.
