From Madison Avenue To The Heat Of Miami
Since beginning his cruise industry career as Royal Caribbean's first ever marketing director — Roderick K. (Rod) McLeod has been an instrumental force in the cruise industry.
Cenal Launches Hull
In May, Cenal Shipyard, Gdansk, Poland completed its third launching of the new millennium. Constructed to DSI rules and regulations, the launched hull measures 73 x 20 x 9 ft.
Bollinger Delivers Two Barges
Bollinger Marine Fabricators was able to formulate the plans for two 356 x 54 x 13 ft. (108.5 x 16.4 x 3.9 m) double skin asphalt barges for American General Transportation, Mobile, Ala.
Flender Werft Delivers Second Of RoRo Series
Flender Werft delivered the second of a three-part RoRo series to owners Wagenborg Scheepvart on April 28. Named Schieborg, the 602 ft. (183.4 m) vessel will be…
Midland Enterprises Expands With The Times
Since planting its roots in 1925 as a small coal delivery business known as the Ohio River Company (ORCO), Midland Enterprises has evolved from one chartered boat…
Spain Chosen As Partner Country Of SMM 2000
The Instituto Español de Comercio Exterior, ICEX, (Spanish Export Institute) will bring together more than 50 companies in the Shipbuilding, Machinery & Marine Technology…
A Practical Discussion Regarding Compliance
Maritime businesses are increasingly becoming the subject and target of federal criminal investigations. This is due, in part, to the increased emphasis on the enforcement…
A Quality Blend
A recent clutch of 'Rolls-Royce' shipboard equipment and technology contracts in Norway arising out of specialized, capital-intensive newbuild projects testified to the U.K.
Astano's 'Discovery' Series Uncovers Unlimited Potential
The last in a series of innovative, next-generation technology drillships left the building ways of Astilleros Españoles' Astano yard recently, heading for a neighboring…
Editor's Note
This edition of our annual World Yearbook mirrors the changes sweeping the maritime markets within which you operate. While there are traditional departments and…
Crowley Promotes Teng To Expanded Role
Crowley Maritime Corp. promoted Sandy Teng to director, product development within the company's Information Technology (IT) group. Teng, who works out of the Seattle office…
Trondheim Recognizes Autoship Systems
Trondheim Marine Institute has adopted loading instrument software developed jointly by Autoship Systems and Coastdesign, Norway. The Institute plans to use the…
Kobelco Marine Opens U.S. Subsidiary
Stern tube seal maker Kobelco Marine Engineering Co. has established its U.S. subsidiary, Kobelco Marine Inc., effective June 1 for direct sales, marketing and technical…
ABB Facility Authorized As Repair Center
ABB Automation has inaugurated the first of three global factory certified centers of excellence for industrial repair services. Separate from its current repair facilities…
Austal Director Honored For Service
Austal's company director, Chris Norman, was awarded the A.G.M. Michell Award recognizing his outstanding service in the mechanical engineering profession. A graduate of the University of South Wales…
Cygnus Gauges Upgraded
Resulting from innovative electronics, Cygnus Instruments has maintained it multiple echo feature, which allows for clear readings through coatings up to as much as six mm thick.
Damen Reaches New Standards With Cat Power
Based in Gorinchem, Holland, Damen Shipyards Group is now providing Cat engines as standard equipment in most of its core vessels. Damen, which owns and operates…
Columbia Coastal Deploys Feeder Barge
Columbia Coastal Transport has deployed its 480-teu barge, Columbia Wilmington, into Freeport, Bahamas, effective immediately. Columbia's commitment to Freeport…
Wärtsilä To Outfit Costa Classica
Wärtsilä NSD has received a contract for additional diesel engines from Italian cruise ship owner Costa Crociere to outfit its ship Costa Classica with six more…
LNG Revival Sparked In U.S.
U.S. The import and use of Liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the U.S. has been staging a comeback. The country's two active import terminals are handling a rising number of tanker cargoes…