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Moss Point Marine Delivers Two Supply Vessels To Golden Gulf
Moss Point Marine, Inc. of Moss Point, Miss., announced the delivery recently of two 180-foot-class multipurpose supply vessels to be operated by Golden Gulf Marine Operators, Inc. of New Orleans. The M V Golden Girl (See MR EN, October 1, 1981,
New Technology Has Promising Maritime Applications
Millennium Cell Inc., which designs and develops systems for the safe use of hydrogen fuel in energy applications, has teamed with Seaworthy Systems in a CCDOTT (Center for Commercial Development of Transportation Technologies) and California State University, Long Beach Foundation program.
California ASNE Reviews Automatic Position Control
The members who attended the regular monthly meeting of the Long-Beach-Greater Los Angeles Chapter of The American Society of Naval Engineers in March were rewarded by an evening of good fellowship, fine food, and an excellent technical paper by Dr.
Corroless Offers Owners Project Management, "Flying Squad'' Services
Since Corroless International launched its specialist corrosion control systems into the marine industry in the early part of 1991, one particular aspect of the company's service has made it stand out— project management. Corroless's in-depth
AIS: Getting it Right from the Start
The Automatic Identification System (AIS) technology has received its fair share of critics up to present, mainly due to poor made installations and lack of training. The problems are currently taking the focus from the positive side where is has
ICCL Addressed Safety, ADA Features Of Cruise Ships
The International Council of Cruise Lines (ICCL) attended the meeting of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on July 11 where the Board discussed a safety recommendation issued to the cruise industry in 1997. The Board thoroughly criticized
THE SHORT CRUISE MARKET IH EUROPE AHD HORTH AMERICA
The U.S. one-day market is one of the fastest growing segments of the North American cruise industry; the Baltic luxury ferry market is one of the most well-developed cruise markets in Europe. Why do Scandinavians purchase 27 times more short
FGH Finalizes $40M Contracts
Friede Goldman Halter (FGH) has finalized six new contracts valued at approximately $40 million total. The contracts have been signed with the following customers: The Venezuelan government has called upon FGH to construct a pair of 153 ft. (46.
Danger on the High Seas
A tale of survival could best describe John S. Burnett's experience onboard his sloop Unicorn in January 1992. Sailing solo across the South China Sea to Singapore — one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world — Burnett was attacked by pirates.