maritime
First New York Port Navigational Aid & Communications Conference Is A Success
More than 16 of the world's most renown manufacturers of navigational aids and communications equipment recently displayed their wares at the first such Conference and Exhibit ever to be held in downtown Manhattan, New York City. The three-day exhibit,
Reception Honors Wheeler's Appointment As Exclusive Agent For Schelde Yard
A gala reception was held at the W a l d o r f - A s t o r i a Hotel in New York in honor of Wesley D. Wheeler becoming exclusive U.S. agent for Royal Schelde Shiprepairers, Flushing (Vlissingen) Holland, with the respective principals present.
NASSCO Launches Largest Vessel Ever Built On West Coast
The S/S iGolden Dolphin, 90,000-dwt San Clemente-class tanker, was launched at National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO), of San Diego, Calif., on January 19, 1974. Ceremonies, open to the general public, commenced with music by Buck Wayne and the Buckaroos,
AIS:When & Where? Here & Now!
The events of September 11. 2001 will continue to have lingering effects on the world indefinitely. The most visible remnant in the maritime world is the drastically heightened sense of safety and security, as officials in countries around the
ShipDesk Strives To Carve A Niche
Phenomenal is perhaps the only word adequately to describe the rampage of new, integrated e-commerce solutions that have recently swamped the maritime industry. The marine market, which has a solid reputation of following rather than leading technological surges,
Will there be a Feeder Frenzy?
A study commissioned by Lloyd's Register and conducted by Ocean Shipping Consultants has determined that major investment will be required in feeder and shortsea containerships through to the end of the decade, in support of surging development in
MarAd Releases 58-Page Publication On U.S. Port Industry
"What U.S. Ports Mean to the Economy" is a 58-page publication being released by the Maritime Administration. It examines in detail the role of America's ports in our society, especially how they affect and are affected by the rest of the economy.
Radio Technical Commission For Maritime Services Annual Meeting
San Diego, April 29-May2 The 1985 Annual Meeting of the Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services (RTCM) will be held Monday, April 29, through Thursday, May 2, at the Holiday Inn at the Embarcadero in San Diego. The reception desk will open from 4 to 8 pm on April 29,
INTERTANKO Holds Firm Position o n M a r i t i m e security
Speaking via a roundtable discussion at the annual Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA) Exhibition 2002 on March 19, Intertanko managing director Peter Swift summed up — in just a fewwords — the position that the organization has established since the terrorist attacks of September II.
Panama Sponsors Maritime Symposium Sept. 20-22
A maritime symposium sponsored by the Republic of Panama will be held at the new Atlapa Conference Centre in Panama City from September 20-22. The symposium has attracted an eminent group of speakers including Sir Y.K. Pao, C.P. Srivastava, Phillip Loree,