MDD and MSCL Partner with Du Pont
Malta Drydocks (MDD) and Malta Shipbuilding (MSCL) have joined forces with the Swiss-based Safety Company, Du Pont Safety Resources, to implement a major safety…
OCSCL Secures Port Contract
Multiport member Oriental Commercial & Shipping Co Ltd. (OCSCL) has won a ten-year contract to operate the passenger terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port, Saudi Arabia.
JHRG Releases New Chafe-Protective Devices
JHRG has released a new weapon in the battle to protect commercial marine rope from chafe. Featured in Sail Magazine (May 2002), JHRG patent-applied-for chafe-protective…
ODC Completes Type Product Carriers
Onomichi dockyard Co., Ltd. (ODC) completed construction of two 47,000 DWT type product carriers, Amazon and San Jacinto, for OMI Corporation in January and March 2002, respectively.
IHI Completes MOL Performance
Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (IHI) has completed construction of the overPanamax container carrier, MOL Performance, for Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd.
NAVSEA Commander to Retire Next Week
By JOC David Nagle, Naval Sea Systems Command Public Affairs Vice Adm. Pete Nanos, who led Naval Sea Systems Command through a corporate renaissance over the past four years…
AEGIS Destroyer Shoup to be Commissioned
The U.S. Navy will commission the Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer, Shoup (DDG 86), on Saturday, June 22, 2002, during an 11 a.m. PST ceremony at Port Terminal 37 in Seattle.
Navy Lab Marks 30 years of Environmental Quality
years of advancing environmental enhancement for ships and submarines. Navy. comply with existing laws, regulations and policies. was established. The objectives…
Royal Olympic Reports Improved First Quarter Results
Royal Olympic Cruise Lines Inc. reported improved overall results for the three months ended February 28, 2002. The improvement was achieved in spite of the difficulties experienced…
Coast Guard Responds To Vessel Allision
Coast Guard personnel are responding to a vessel allision near the Poland Avenue Wharf at mile marker 92 on the Mississippi River. The motor vessel Genmar Constantine, a 757-ft.
MARAD Issues Report
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued its quarterly Report on Port and Shipping Safety and Environmental Protection dated July 2002. The report reviews such…
Maritime Advisory Committee for OSHA
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking applicants for membership on the Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (MACOSH).
Members of House Select Committee on Homeland Security
The following members of the U.S. Chair (R-TX), DeLay (R-TX), Watts (R-OK), Pryce (R-OH), Portman (R-OH), Pelosi (D-CA), Frost (D-TX), Menendez (D-NJ), and DeLauro (D-CT).
BIMCO Signs Anti-drug Smuggling Agreement with Italy
On June 19, 2002, BIMCO established its fourteenth anti-drug smuggling agreement when the latest Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed in Rome by BIMCO and the Italian Customs.
MSC Welcomes Newest Ship
The U.S. combat support ship, to the operational control of Military Sealift Command. Sailor-crewed combatant ship to a civilian-crewed, noncombatant ship during a ceremony held June 14 in Earle, N.J.
CP Ships Takes Delivery of Lykes Ranger
Ships Limited has taken delivery of the 3200 teu Lykes Ranger. It is the first in a series of new geared containerships being built under the company's $800 million…
Marshall Islands To Combat Money Laundering
At a time when the actions of open registries and offshore jurisdictions are under unprecedented scrutiny, the Republic of the Marshall Islands is demonstrating…
BunkerDesk Expands Coverage
BunkerDesk continues to expand its coverage since the launch of the service in April 2002. BunkerDesk now covers an additional 25 bunkering ports, and now provides…
NORSHIPCO Gets $5.7M for Conversion
Norfolk Shipbuilding & Drydocking Corp. for the conversion of fast combat support ship USNS Arctic. USNS Arctic was transferred from U.S. the Military Sealift Command fleet. systems. $6,750,897.
Global to Install Platforms and Pipelines for ChevronTexaco
Global Industries, Ltd. announced its subsidiary Global Industries Limited Mauritius has executed a contract to undertake platform and pipeline installation work…
