The Nautical Institute has issued “Industry Recommendations for ECDIS Training,” a guidance that helps interpret IMO requirements for ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information System) training. Last month, ECDIS training became required
Ronald D. Widdows, former CEO of NOL/APL, is to become the new Chief Executive Officer of Rickmers Holding and Rickmers-Linie on April . Rickmers CFO Dr. Ignace Van Meenen will act as
More Costa Concordia passengers have joined a lawsuit filed in Florida state court in Miami against Carnival Corporation, Carnival Cruise Lines Inc., and Costa Crociere SPA by law firms Napoli Bern Ripka
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) greeted the Administration’s FY 2013 Budget proposal with ” both accolades, and some disappointment.” Kurt Nagle, AAPA’s president and CEO, said that, even though the
Braemar Technical Services says it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with General Dynamics NASSCO to market a new, flat plate technology, LNG containment system developed by General Dynamics. The new
German travel group TUI AG is set to further reduce its stake in containership operator Hapag-Lloyd. Currently TUI owns 38.4 percent of Hapag Lloyd, while 61.6 percent is owned by the Albert
Two leading South Korean shipbuilders announced big orders today related to Liquefied Natural Gas. Hyundai Heavy Industries, the world’s biggest shipbuilder, today said that it had won orders worth $1.1 billion for
Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG), Seattle, WA, recently won a contract to design a new 150 ft. steel ferry for the Beaver Island Transportation Authority. The 150-passenger, 24-vehicle ferry will be operated
The U.S. Maritime Administration sees its funding further reduced under the Administration’s 2013 Budget proposal. The President is requesting $344 million for FY 2013, compared with $365 million funded in 2011 and
The JHSV (Joint High Speed Vessel) program takes a hit under the FY 2013 Budget proposal sent to Congress by the White House today. At one time, the Navy was planning to
