World Shipbuilding to Fall Slightly
Last year was an active one for the international shipbuilding market. Although the order intake was significantly reduced from the order boom of the previous yearā¦
Subsidies Top Shipyard Exec Meeting
At a recent meeting of top European shipbuilding executives it must have seemed like déjà vu times three, as Korean shipbuilding subsidies and their disastrous effect on ship pricing in generalā¦
Tanker Market is Solid
The year 2001 must be described as a very healthy year for tanker owners. Although it is a fact that freight rates for all tanker types have fallen substantially and continuously through the yearā¦
Redundancy the Next Watchword?
The fact that the actual incidence of oil cargo spills as a percentage of global shipments is minuscule can never be a reason for any relaxation in the constantā¦
GL: Exporting German Precision
Mechanical engineer Till Braun of Germanischer Lloyd is passionate about precision. "If I was building a boat, any boat, I would want to have a classification society involved," he says.
U.S. Shipbuilding: Prospects Abound, but Whereās the Money?
While the U.S. commercial shipbuilding industry outperformed the U.S. economy between 1992 and 2001, this period witnessed the construction of barely a dozen large ocean going vessels for our U.S.
Navy League Comes To New York For Centennial Convention
More than 600 Navy Leaguers from around the world will be in New York City from June 28 to July 2, 2002, attending the organizationās national convention and celebratingā¦
Lockheed Martin And Offshore Systems Ltd. Announce Teaming Agreement
Lockheed Martin Marine Systems and Offshore Systems Ltd. have teamed up to provide one of the most advanced navigation software to U.S. Navy ships, completely eliminatingā¦
Panama Canal Authority Proposes New Pricing Structure
The Panama Canal Authority released a formal proposal to change its pricing structure to move toward a market-oriented business model that allows for greater customerā¦
Bergesen Sells Havyind and Havlys
Bergesen has sold the gas-carriers Havvind and Havlys, both 12.000 cbm, built in 1976, for scrapping. million per vessel. The vessels will be delivered in the second half of June 2002.
Regional Training Course Held in Hong Kong
A regional training course on marine casualty investigation began on June 3 in Hong Kong, following a reception officiated by the Acting Director of Marine, Tsang Man-ching.
Bridge and Ship Collide in the Black Rock Canal
The Coast Guard responded to the collision between the small passenger vessel MISS BUFFALO II and the International Railroad Swing Bridge located on the Black Rock Canalā¦
President Proposes Department of Homeland Security
The President has proposed creating a new Department of Homeland Security, the most significant transformation of the U.S. government in over a half-century by largelyā¦
Navy League to Celebrate Centennial in NY
Over 600 Navy Leaguers from around the world will be in New York June 28 to July 2 attending the national convention and celebrating the Centennial of the Navy League of the United States (NLUS).
Civilian Ship Supports Operation Enduring Freedom
SS Cornhusker State arrived May 1 at Newport News, Va., after six months deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The civilian-crewed crane ship was theā¦
Congress Provides Opportunity to Bring More Natural Gas
EnerSea Transport L.L.C., innovators of a new compressed natural gas (CNG) transport technology, applauded House Members for today's passage of H.R. gas to offshoreā¦
Husky Energy Announces Contract
Husky Energy Inc. announced that it is proceeding with its East Coast exploration drilling program. Husky plans to drill an exploration well in the Jeanne d'Arc Basinā¦
Athenian Sea Carriers Gains ISO Certification
Athenian Sea Carriers Ltd has achieved certification to the ISO 14000 Environmental Management System standard. The management system requirements have been auditedā¦
Building Completed at Bradfordās Grand Bahamas Facility
Officials at Bradford Grand Bahamas repair and refit shipyard are pleased to announce that a new metal fabrication building was recently completed and is now servingā¦
Ballast Water Treatment Technology Demonstration Program
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), and the Maritime Administration (MARAD) are entertaining proposalsā¦
