2003 Articles

- A Multi-Billion Opportunity page: 40
pablished in:
Maritime Reporter
on May 2003
A number of factors, including instability in world oil markets at times, the return of bitter cold winters to the energy-hungry U.S. Northeast, and advances in the collection. transportation and cost-effective delivery of (primarily LNG) gas, have conspired to make this the decade of gas, and
- SES Electrical Sees Bright Future page: 39
pablished in:
Maritime Reporter
on May 2003
Sustained interest in diesel-electric propulsion and advanced power generation solutions for smaller ships is reflected in the projects completed or planned in the past year by Bergenbased Scandinavian Electric Systems (SES). Typifying the wide scope of SES' capabilities is a system due for
- Optimized Data Communication at Bergesen page: 39
pablished in:
Maritime Reporter
on May 2003
Bergesen D.Y. ASA in Norway has, for a long time, tested different communication systems to improve data communication between ship and office. Electrical superintendent at Bergesen, Odd Jarle Holtekj0len, confirms that the decision has been made to install CommBox on 16 vessels. "We have tes
- Tribon M2 Enhanced Again page: 39
pablished in:
Maritime Reporter
on May 2003
Service Pack 3 of the Tribon M2 Shipbuilding system was released in early April, a version that includes further improved production information in the Assembly and Weld Planning applications and the new function Recording of Walk Tiirough Paths in the Design Manager application. A new metho
- Nor-Shipping 2003: Bigger Than Ever page: 37
pablished in:
Maritime Reporter
on May 2003
When Nor-Shipping 2003 opens its doors on June 3 to the 19th shipping trade fair, nearly 1,400 exhibitors with close to 6,000 individuals representing more than 30 nations, will dominate the large new exhibition and congress center in Lillestr0m, which is just outside the city center The pre
- Small Tankers, Huge Market Potential page: 33
pablished in:
Maritime Reporter
on May 2003
Rolls-Royce has introduced an innovative "pulling tanker" design to fill a need in the small (3,000 to 16,000 dwt) tanker niche, a niche which the company suspects will have to be filled with 1,000 vessels worldwide in the coming five years. In fact, there are strong indications that an order
- MP: Eying Patrol Potential page: 30
pablished in:
Maritime Reporter
on May 2003
Sitting in scenic Alesund. Norway, Maritime Partners, which sells a wide variety of rescue and patrol craft, has the advantage of geography in more ways than one. Aesthetically, Alesund could be considered one of the most beautiful places in the world, with German-influenced architecture set
- Solid Roots to Withstand Future Storms page: 25
pablished in:
Maritime Reporter
on May 2003
In true Norwegian fashion, the Norwegian Shipowners' Association does not shy from the fact that its power base is shrinking. But, the organization does not concede defeat, and is a powerful lobbyist in helping to rouse political and industry support for measures that could help right the sh
- Frontline Continues to Blaze a Path page: 24
pablished in:
Maritime Reporter
on May 2003
Plenty of companies talk the talk. Frontline also walks the walk. A large, young, double hull fleet, which is a market trend setter is an apt desire for most any company that carries oil from point A to B. Frontline, has sped from zero to 60 at record pace. Hatched in 1996 over frustration st
- NCL Acquires S/S United States page: 23
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Maritime Reporter
on May 2003
Furthering its commitment to its U.S.- flag cruise ship initiative, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has purchased the S/S United States, one of the country's most venerable ships built in the glory days of trans-Atlantic sea travel. NCL will convert the vessel to a state-of-the art, modern cruise
- The Best of Both Worlds page: 26
pablished in:
Maritime Reporter
on May 2003
Oslo-based Aker Kvaerner Yards is irony in action. It serves an ancient industry dominated by older generation, yet is led by a fresh faced young executive. It prospers in a capital and equipment intensive market, yet is helping to re-define some of these relationships via the Internet. The
- Damen Offers Disaster Prevention Vessels page: 22
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Maritime Reporter
on May 2003
At the beginning of 2000, Damen Shipyards was awarded the contract for the design and construction of five Disaster Prevention Vessels for the Rotterdam Port Authorities. With four of these specialized vessels designed for use inshore in the Rotterdam Port area, the fifth vessel (and slightly
- Farstad Shipping Goes Big page: 24
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Maritime Reporter
on May 2003
Farstad Shipping ASA is a valued Norwegian owner/oper ator of offshore supply vessels, well regarded for its innovative approach but reliance on conservative values in rela tion to safety of ships and crew. The company, which has steadily built its fleet and reputation in the offshore sector s
- Safe Boats Wins 700- Boat, $145-M Contract page: 17
pablished in:
Maritime Reporter
on May 2003
The Coast Guard will purchase up to 700 new Defender Class Response Boats from SAFE Boats International of Port Orchard, Wash. The new Defender Class boats, which will be used in homeland security missions, will replace nearly 300 non-standard shore based boats and provide a standardized plat
- Aerodynamic Garage Ships page: 12
pablished in:
Maritime Reporter
on May 2003
With tall, slab sides encasing a multideck configuration, the pure car/truck carrier (PCTC) has a characteristically high windage factor, influencing course- keeping, maneuvering and fuel usage. A new series of PCTCs at the top end of the capacity range denotes a particular endeavor by Japane
- "I'm Looking Through You" page: 18
pablished in:
Maritime Reporter
on May 2003
The federal government has concluded that one means of enhancing maritime security is by making maritime activity transparent. The theory is that if the federal government can look through or behind all maritime transactions, it can determine if any of them have ties to terrorists and take ap
- RoPax Milestone page: 14
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Maritime Reporter
on May 2003
A new arrival in the North Sea has provided Hyundai Heavy Industries, the world's largest shipbuilder, with its debut reference in the RoPax market, approximately 25 years on from the South Korean yard's construction of the operationally acclaimed Searunner RoRo trailership series. As the fir
- NASSCO Delivers First of ORCA Class page: 10
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Maritime Reporter
on May 2003
National Steel and Shipbuilding Company, (NASSCO) has delivered the M.V. Midnight Sun to Totem Ocean Trailer Express, Inc. (TOTE). The Midnight Sun is the first commercial dry cargo vessel to be built in the U.S. in 10 years and the first of two new ORCAclass trailerships being built by NASSC
- Camarc, Kvichak Team On Pilot Boat page: 65
pablished in:
Maritime Reporter
on April 2003
Camarc, Ltd. and Kvichak Marine Industries have teamed up to design and build an all-aluminum 72-ft. (22-m) pilot boat. The new boat, Sabine Bank Pilot, was recently delivered to the Sabine Pilots Service of Groves, Texas and will have a pilotage route that extends 20 miles off the Texas coas
- SeaArk Delivers Patrol Boat to NYPD page: 64
pablished in:
Maritime Reporter
on April 2003
SeaArk Marine. Inc. delivered a 35-ft. (10.6-m) Dauntless Class patrol/rescue boat to the New York Police Department (NYPD) Harbor Unit. The boat is responsible for patrol, search and rescue, port security, diving and anti-terrorism activities in New York Harbor and the waters surrounding New