FBM Babcock Wins U.S. Contract
The U.S. Army's Tank Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) awarded FBM Babcock Marine, a contract to commence the overhaul and modernization of its fleet of specialist Bridge Erection Boats (BEBs).
Ulstein Design to be Built by Merwede
Solstad Offshore ASA signed a Letter of Intent with Dutch Merwede Shipyard to build an Ulstein P105 platform supply vessel, which signed a contract with reservationsā¦
Foreign Arbitral Awards Convention trumps Jones Act
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that a mandatory arbitration clause in a maritime employment contract is enforceable despite the plaintiffā¦
Three More Ships Head for Shipbreakers
The Maritime Administration's Captain William G. Schubert announced disposal contracts for three more ships in the James River Reserve Fleet. With the announcementā¦
Maritime Communications: Comments Sought
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposes to amend its rules to allow VHF public coast (VPC) and automated maritime telecommunications system (AMTS) stationā¦
Maritime Transportation Act Signed into Law
The White House issued a Press Release stating, among other things, that President Bush signed into law the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2004 (H.R. 2443).
