Singapore and the Netherlands Sign MOU
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Directorate-General for Freight Transport (DGFT) of the Dutch Ministry of Transportā¦
OMI Announces Time Charters
OMI Corporation of Stamford, Ct. announced that it had entered into five year time charters with BP Shipping for two new Panamax tankers which are scheduled to beā¦
Thai Maritime School to Deliver MGI training
MGI International, a computer-based-training (CBT) technology provider serving the maritime industry, has expanded its international reach into Thailand. Thai Maritimeā¦
Austal Sells Second Vessel into NY Market
Austal USA has signed a contract with Cloud Nine of New York to construct a 135 ft. dinner cruise monohull. This is the second sale by Austal USA to the New Yorkā¦
Moore Stephens Says Insurance Industry Must Embrace Business Intelligence
Regulatory developments mean that failure to make proper use of business intelligence systems and actuarial consultancy to assess risk could lead not only to significantā¦
Coast Guard Assist in Rescue
A Coast Guard law enforcement team from Station Mayport, Fla. assisted in the rescue and detention of an illegal migrant believed to be an Ukrainian citizen whoā¦
Ocean Common Carrier Status of Shanghai Hai Hua Shipping Company
Additional Information, and an Order to Show Cause on Shanghai Hai Hua Shipping Company and Sinotrans Container Lines Co. Ltd. The two companies filed a cross space charter and sailing agreementā¦
Coast Guard Investigates Ship Fire
Juneau-based Coast Guard investigators are determining the cause of an engine-room fire that occurred Monday on the motor vessel Safari Quest while transiting Fredrick Sound with 29 people on board.
Bautch Named Great Lakes Region Director for MarAd
Maritime Administrator Capt. William G. Schubert today named Doris J. Bautch as Director of the Maritime Administration's Great Lakes Region. In her new positionā¦
Nature Conservancy and USACE Announce Partnership
The Nature Conservancy and the Army Corps of Engineers announced a collaborative effort to improve the management of dams on various rivers across the country.
Port of San Diego Initiates Neighborhood Watch
Prior to the 4th of July, the Coast Guard kicked off its new āNeighborhood Watchā program for San Diegoās port and coastline. San Diego Operation Port Watch enlistsā¦
Maximum Technology Awarded Contract
Capability. Work will be performed in Huntsville, Ala., and is expected to be completed by June 25, 2006. not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. on April 15ā¦
AERA Receives Contract
Advanced Engineering and Research Associates (AERA) Inc., Alexandria, Va., is being awarded a $5,046,276 cost-plus-fixed-fee modification under previously awardedā¦
KMSS Wins Contract for Fire Detection Systems
to supply Fire Detection Systems to four Radiance Class ships run by Royal Caribbean Cruises Limited (RCCL), out of the Meyer Weft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany.
Austal Short-listed to Build Navy Patrol Boats
Minister for Defense, Senator the Hon Robert Hill, announced that Austal Ships, in conjunction with joint tender partner, Defense Maritime Services (DMS), has been short-listed to designā¦
Somers Named VP, General Manager of NorAm
North American Power Systems, Inc. (NorAm), a recently-appointed Master Distributor of Perkins engines in Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico, has appointed Jeffrey Somers as vice president.
Royal Caribbean CFO Accepts Position With Argosy Gaming Company
Capping a distinguished 17-year career with Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., Richard J. Glasier, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will leave theā¦
Austal Delivers Lilia Concepcion Ferry
Ferry services to Venezuela's Margarita Island will be further revolutionised with the delivery of a second 86m vehicle/passenger catamaran to Conferry. Built in Western Australia by Austal Shipsā¦
USCG Issues Safety Alert
The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a Safety Alert reporting that the Ikaros model Mark II Man-Overboard Smoke Signal may explode if the igniter mechanism is reinserted after ignition has commenced.
Paris MOU Figures Reveal Increase in Safety Management Defects
After nearly 20 years of operation the Paris MOU has set its course for the years ahead. Determined targeting of substandard ships, greater transparency to the outsideā¦
