Aker Yards Signs Contract with Norilsk Nickel
Aker Yards has signed a contract with the large Russian mining company Norilsk Nickel for delivery of four container/cargo ships for arctic operations, with an option for a fifth newbuilding.
Nordic American Tanker Shipping to Buy Another
Nordic American Tanker Shipping Ltd. announced that the Company has agreed to acquire its tenth Suezmax vessel, a 150,000 dwt double-hull tanker built in a first class Far Eastern shipyard in 2003…
Foss Maritime Acquires Constellation Tug
Foss Maritime Company, the Seattle-based marine services company, announced that it is expanding into the American East Coast market with the acquisition of Constellation Tug Company of Charlestown…
Dow Awards Aker Kvaerner Contract
The Union Carbide Chemicals & Plastics Technology Corporation (UCCPTC), a subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, has awarded Aker Kvaerner an engineering contract…
SBX' Acquires Remaining 50 percent in Sana Navigation
SeaBird Exploration Limited (BVI) (SBX) has acquired the remaining 50 percent ownership in the Joint Venture entity Sana Navigation Company Limited (Sana) which…
NGA Issues Eastern Mediterranean Sea Warning
The US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) issued a Memorandum stating, among other things, that Israeli naval ships have established a closure area in…
USCG REC Returning to New Orleans
The US Coast Guard stated that its Regional Examination Center (REC) in the New Orleans area will reopen on July 28. The REC was temporarily relocated following Hurricane Katrina. Source: HK Law
Fatality During Exercise on Bulker
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) issued a notice stating that a crewmember died and two others were injured during an exercise which had not gone well on board a bulker at sea.
Patrol Boat Commissioned
Australia's newest Armidale Class Patrol Boat has been commissioned during a ceremony in the West Australian city of Albany. A Defense spokesman said HMAS Albany…
BC Ferries Commissions Independent Safety Review
BC Ferries has commissioned former Auditor General, George Morfitt, to conduct an independent review of BC Ferries’ safety policies, procedures and practices. David L.
NOAA Launches On-line Chart Viewer
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) launched its On-line Chart Viewer. The service allows persons with Internet access to display virtually…
Submarine Reenacts Rescue
the U.S.S. two different nations. controlled waters in the final weeks of World War II. prevent its capture by the Japanese. will play the role of the Dutch submarine captain.
Federal Grant for High-Speed Ferry Service
The US Department of Transportation has stated that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded a grant of $2.2 million for a high-speed ferry service to operate from Bridgeport…
Aries Maritime Announces Time Charter
Aries Maritime Transport Limited announced that it has entered into a one-and-a-half year time charter agreement with FR8 PTE, an established freight logistics company…
Stolt-Nielsen Seeks Supreme Court Review
The AP has reported that Stolt-Nielsen will seek a Supreme Court review of a federal appeals court reversal of a decision that would allow the company to be prosecuted for antitrust activity.
Maersk Line, Georgia Port Authority Sign Agreement
Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) on July 13 announced the signing of a major new agreement between Maersk Line and the GPA. The recent opening of Phase One of Savannah’s newest container berth…
Anchor Handling Tug From South China
Formerly a state owned shipyard, the Guangdon Xinhui Shipyard in Jianmen, Guangdong China has recently been renamed South China Shipyard (SCS) after being purchased…
SeaMobile, Crystal Cruises Sign Contract
SeaMobile Inc. signed an agreement with Crystal Cruises to provide communication solutions for its guests throughout the world. SeaMobile will begin installing wireless…
Law to Restrict LNG Tankers from Narragansett Bay
A recently adopted law effectively bans tankers carrying liquefied natural gas from entering Narragansett Bay -- a restriction Rhode Island lawmakers hope will prevent…
Senators Vote to Increase Security Funding
Senate Republicans and Democrats together boosted funding for border and port security in the fiscal 2007 Homeland Security appropriations bill by almost $1b, but…