AIDA Celebrates Record Year
AIDA Cruises achieved an exceptional increase in its annual results for the business year 2005. With a turnover of € 375 million and a total of 233,000 passengers…
Study to Explore Separating Great Lakes and Mississippi Basin
According to reports, a growing number of scientists, advocacy groups and public officials believe that it's time for man to think seriously about separating the…
Environmentalists Don't Want French Ship to go to India
The groups Ban Asbestos and the National Association for the Defense of Asbestos Victims, or ANDEVA, held meetings with the office of France's defense minister.
LNG Ship Sails off Shipyard
According to Xinhua, China's first liquefied natural gas(LNG) ship sailed off shipyard Wednesday in Shanghai, marking China's shipbuilding industry stepping into a new era.
Hyundai Sets Record for Monthly Output
Reports indicate that Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., said yesterday that it set in December a new record in the monthly output of large ship engines. Hyundai Heavy…
Regulators Target Cruise Ship Wastewater
According to the AP, Maine's Department of Environmental Protection is launching a new permit system that requires discharges by cruise ships to be as clean as wastewater treated on shore.
This Day in Naval History - Dec. 29
1798 - First annual report by Secretary of the Navy, sent by Benjamin Stoddert. 1812 - USS Constitution (Captain William Bainbridge) captures HMS Java off Brazil after a three hour battle.
Break Ships in the Bay Area?
According to the News-Times, San Francisco, just a brief distance from Suisun Bay, is where the Ghost Fleet vessels are located that Bay Bridge Enterprises wants to bring to Newport for shipbreaking.
Bay Area Launches New Patrol Boat
Knight Ridder reports that even the U.S. Coast Guard boat throttles down and moves aside when the Susan M., Alameda County's new 85-ft. homeland security patrol boat…
OSG's Panamax Joint Venture Changes Name to Panamax International
Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. announced that its joint venture with Sociedad Anonima de Navegacion Petrolera S.A. of Chile (SONAP) has changed its name to Panamax International.
Horizon Lines Announces Senior Management Promotions
Horizon Lines, Inc., announced several key promotions and realignments of senior management responsibilities. John W. Handy is joining Horizon Lines as Executive Vice President.
Cruise Ship Industry to Boost Queensland Economy
According to ABC News the Queensland Government says a decision to base a commercial cruise ship in Brisbane will provide a big boost to the tourism industry. The…
P&O Cruises' Pacific Sky Replaced
According to reports, P&O Cruises' new liner Pacific Star embarked on its maiden voyage from Brisbane, replacing thePacific Sky. The 46,000 tonne, 1400 passenger…
Ambassadors International to Acquire American West Cruises
Ambassadors International, Inc. announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the membership interests of American West Steamboat…
Raytheon Markets Maritime Defense System
The Globe is reporting that the cargo ship bears the name Osama. It's been registered in Syria. And it's steaming toward Los Angeles. That's the mock scenario playing…
PMV Mishaps Exceed FY-06 Targeted Limit
The Naval Safety Center reported, Dec. 27, that the Navy has exceeded its targeted limit of 29 mishaps for the entire fiscal year (FY)—a critical statistic because…
Fire at Swansea Coastguard
Rescue Co-ordination Centre at approximately in their Business unit. Fire Brigade was called. Co-ordination Centre. was assessed. fumes are affecting other parts…
CP Ships Finalizes Plans for Australasian Services
North America. Coast and North Europe via the Panama Canal starting in February 2006. ships, of which CP Ships will contribute two. February 2006. US Gulf and East…
Norwegian Carrier Goes Adrift
Reports indicate that a Norwegian-registered car carrier anchored off Minami-Izucho, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Saturday after it lost power and went adrift in a gale…
Tanker Crewmembers Still Missing
According to the Philippines-based Inquirer, six crewmembers of a tanker that caught fire last Friday have yet to be found as of Sunday, according to the Philippine Coast Guard.