Celebrity's Millennium Undergoes Electrical Repairs
Celebrity Cruise Lines' Millennium arrived at Newport News Shipbuilding on Tuesday for a 10-day period of work. The 91,000-ton vessel, which measures 965 x 106 ft.
EU Countries Seek Higher Compensation For Oil Spills
European Union countries are to push for higher compensation levels to cover oil tanker accidents, diplomats at a transport ministers' meeting said on Thursday.
Friede Goldman Halter Says No Chapter 11
Friede Goldman Halter Inc., said on Wednesday it had not filed for bankruptcy protection and was seeking alternatives. The company's shares plummeted on Tuesday…
Russian Navy Denies Kursk Weapons Allegations
The Russian navy dismissed on Thursday a report that the Kursk submarine was carrying nuclear weapons when it plunged to the sea floor last August, killing all 118 sailors on board.
Royal Caribbean Retracts Reports of Option Extensions
Royal Caribbean, said on Wednesday that there have not been further developments on its options to build two new 2,100-passenger ships following its December announcement…
Bids Received for Latvian Shipping Privatization
The Latvian Privatization Agency said on Thursday it had received two bids for the government's 68 percent stake in Latvian Shipping, one of the world's largest oil products transporters.
Elizabeth Dole To Serve as Carnival Spirit's Godmother
Elizabeth Dole will serve as godmother to Carnival Cruise Lines' new Carnival Spirit, the first in a new series of 88,500-ton vessels for the line. Mrs. Dole will…
