Mandatory Future for Ship Recycling
Elements of the voluntary Guidelines on Ship Recycling will now be considered for mandatory implementation following a decision made by the International Maritimeā¦
IMO to Resolve Crucial Issues this Week
In an action-packed week at its London headquarters last week, the International Maritime Organizationās Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 52) literallyā¦
Meyer Werft Wins AIDA Cruise Order
AIDA Cruises placed an approximate euro 630 million ordered for two club ships of a new generation from Papenburg, Germany-based shipyard Meyer Werft. The 68,500-gt, 817 ft.
A&P Tyne Re-Delivers FPSO Haewene Brim
A&P Tyne re-delivered the FPSO Haewene Brim to Hollandās Bluewater following an extensive upgrading to its process plant and hull maintenance period refit. The vesselā¦
Solent CG Deals with Listing Rock Barge
Solent Coastguard are assisting the captain and crew of a tug and its rock barge after the barge deposited its entire load into the water ½ mile off Bonchurch , Isle of Wight this afternoon.
Service obligations for Merchant Marine Grads
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued a rule amending the service obligation reporting requirements for graduates of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. The amendedā¦
Spirit Arrives in Portsmouth
The 32m ferry Spirit of Portsmouth arrives in Portsmouth from Poland for fitout at VT Halmatic's Portchester Shipyard. The Camarc designed vessel will enter service in June 2005.
Lockheed Martin Wins $25M Crewboat Contract
Lockheed Martin won a contract valued at more than $25 million to perform detailed design, construction, test and delivery of two Small Waterplane Area Twin Hullā¦
Type Approval Granted For Satellite Compass System
Northrop Grumman Corporation received type approval from the German certification authority Bundesamt für Seeschiffahrt & Hydrographie (BSH) for the Sperry Marine NAVISTAR satellite compass system.
Propeller Club Holds Annual Convention
Over 400 participants converged on Biloxi, Miss., to attend the annual Propeller Club Convention. Maritime industry leaders, Propeller Club Members from around the worldā¦
New PVC-Free Alternatives for Interior Decoration
SSAB Laminated Steel AB now presents two types of PVC-free alternatives, called Dobel 2000 and Dobel 2005. Dobel 2000 is steel sheet, painted with a thin layer ofā¦
Spirit Arrives from Poland
The 32m ferry Spirit of Portsmouth arrives in Portsmouth from Poland for fitout at VT Halmatic's Portchester Shipyard. The Camarc designed vessel will enter service in June 2005.
The Shipping Lottery
Seasoned shipping men can be forgiven a smug smile or two this week as plummeting stocks have left share speculators reeling with the speed of their descent. Having reached record levels a week agoā¦
USCG Allows Gaming Vessel to Remain in Port During Appeal
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a stated that it will allow the gaming vessel LA CRUISE to remain in the port of Jacksonville until the appeal process to USCG Headquarters is completed.
Schooner to be Christened in VA
On Friday, Dec. 10 the Pilot Schooner Virginia will be christened on the downtown Norfolk waterfront. Many of the state's elected officials, local civic, business and political leadersā¦
Stelmar Shipping Ltd. Commences Mailing of Proxy Materials in Connection with Pending Merger
Stelmar Shipping Ltd. announced that it has commenced mailing proxy materials relating to a special meeting of Stelmar shareholders to be held at InterContinental The Barclay New Yorkā¦
Odfjell Sells Two Smaller Ships
Odfjell has entered into an agreement to sell the two sister ships M/T Bow Giovanni (11,290 dwt./built 1987) and M/T Bow Marino (11,289/1988) for an aggregate of USD 12 million.
Reef Ecosystem Reserve ā operations plan
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has made available the Final Reserve Operations Plan (ROP) for the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve.
USCG Allows Gaming Vessel to Remain in Port During Appeal
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Press Release stating that it will allow the gaming vessel LA CRUISE to remain in the port of Jacksonville until the appeal process to USCG Headquarters is completed.
EC Adopts White Paper on liner shipping services
The European Commission (EC) adopted a White Paper proposing that the liner trade partial exemption from competition rules be repealed. Such repeal, if approved by the European Parliamentā¦
