SeaArk Delivers Commander to Passaic Valley
SeaArk Marine, Monticello, Ark., delivered its 27 ft. all-welded aluminum Commander model to the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners of Newark, N.J. Named R.V.
Eufala Police Launch Rescue Boat
The Eufala Police Department, in Alabama, recently unveiled a well-equipped boat for the purpose of search and rescue. The boat was presented to the department by the Alabama Marine Police.
USCG's Newest Cutter Arrives in Ketchikan
The newest USCG cutter to join the fleet in Alaska arrived in Ketchikan. Cutter Anthony Petit sailed toward its new southeast Alaska homeport after beginning its travels in Maryland…
S.F. Bay Ferry Authority Gets Approval
Under a plan spelled out in SB 428, by state Senator Don Perata (D-Alameda), a new panel will be created to oversee the development of a proposed network of high…
Deterrence Sought in Spill Cases
To the dismay of some oil companies, as well as oil, freight, and passenger shipping companies, a growing number of environmental prosecutors are seeking - and winning…
Cost Benefit Study for Oil Spill Prevention
The USCG has issued its Regulatory Assessment: Use of Tugs to Protect Against Oil Spills in the Puget Sound Area. The assessment focuses on the risk of underway…
Flexible Membrane Covers and Seals Damages
The Gulf Responder is a 45-ft. aluminum catamaran designed to operate in oil and hazardous chemical spills. Currently under construction at Scully's Fabricating in Louisiana…
Spills of Nonfloating Oils: Risk and Response
In the USCG Authorization Act of 1996, the USCG was directed to assess the risk of spills for oils that may sink or be negatively buoyant, to examine and evaluate existing cleanup technologies…
NASSCO Lands First Phase Of Ship Conversion
National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO), a General Dynamics Company, received $2 million for the first phase of an estimated $25 million contract to convert a U.S.
Rolls-Royce Wins $1 Million Contract
Syncrolift Inc., a Rolls-Royce company, has won a contract worth more than $1 million to supply Ocean Marine LLC, a subsidiary of Marine Hydraulics Intl. (MHI),…
North Florida Shipyards Awarded MarAd Contract
American Overseas Marine Corporation (AMSEA), on behalf of MarAd, has granted North Florida Shipyards (Jacksonville), a contract to modify deck spaces of M/V Cape Wrath.
Aker To Construct Car-Passenger Ferry
Aker Finnyards and the Greek G A Ferries have signed a letter of intent for the building of a new car-passenger ferry for short international routes and Greek domestic traffic.
P&O Announces 12% Jump In Cruise Sector
P&O said its cruise business was set for another strong performance this year after its contribution to the bottom line rose again in 1999. Bookings at its Princess…
Malta Drydocks Re-Organized
Malta’s government must feel (rightfully so) that an $87 million bailout give it management entitlement of beleaguered Malta Drydocks. The government is reorganizing…
Carnival Suffers Another Fire
Carnival Corp.’s spate of bad luck continued in the new year, as a fire reportedly broke out aboard the cruise ship Celebration Wednesday, leaving the vessel adrift…
7 Presumed Dead In Fishing Boat Tragedy
Seven fishermen from neighboring Scottish villages -- Whithorn and Garlieston -- including two brothers and a cousin, were presumed drowned last Wednesday after…
Overview Of Current Shipping Legislation Available
With the aim of making it easier for yards, shipping companies, administrations and other interested parties to incorporate new IMO regulations and guidelines in their work…
Bollinger Launches Ocean Intervention II
Bollinger Shipyards began the new millennium off right with the christening and launching of Ocean Internvention II on New Year's Day. Measuring 254 x 54 x 19 ft.
French Wreck Probe Finds No Big Leaks in Rear Hull
An underwater robot completed inspection of the rear of a wrecked tanker that caused an oil spill off France's west coast, and reported no major leaks from the oil still inside…
Air Express Acquires Transworld Group
Air Express International Corp. has acquired the Transworld group of companies, a project forwarder, according to AEI officials. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.