Saab Transpondertech Signs with C&C
C&C Technologies has signed an agreement to become an OEM supplier of differential GPS (DGPS) products for Saab TransponderTech. Under the agreement, C&C Technologies…
Broström Delivers Third D-Class Vessel
Broström’s third 14,500 dwt D-class vessel Bro Distributor, was delivered and has begun its maiden voyage to Europe. The vessels will be employed in the distribution…
Excel Enters Charter Agreement
Excel Maritime Carriers Ltd has chartered M/V Angela Star for a period of about 24 to 26 months at $26,500 per day to a reputable European charterer. The vessel…
Gov't to Fund Port of Charleston Project
According to The State, the Port of Charleston will get $11.5m for the next 12 months for a port security project. The U.S. Department of Justice is providing the money to operate Project Seahawk.
ABS Ventures to VietNam
The Dung Quat Shipbuilding Industry Company has signed with American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) a contract under which the US firm will supervise the shipyard's building process of three oil tankers.
Investigation into Navy Ship Problems
Investigations into problems with fuel systems on board the Navy's new $550 million fleet of Armidale class patrol boats are continuing. Five of the six patrol boats…
Miller and Hobart Donate to $1m to Establish Development Program
The American Welding Society (AWS) announced that its foundation has received a $1 million pledge from Miller Electric Mfg. Co. and Hobart Brothers Company to provide…
New Captain Appointed to Coast Guard Ship
A new captain to will command the Coast Guard cutter Healy following the deaths of two crewmembers during a dive in the Arctic Ocean. Capt. Douglas G. Russell was…
New Scale Model Shop Opens
Randy Skinner long time owner of a premier marine scale model shop in Fairhope, AL comes out of retirement. The company owned by Mr. Skinner has been known for building…
Production of New Concept Ferry Begins at Aker
first plate for Aker Yards newbuilding No. 1358. and catamarans. The emphasis will be on customer comfort, eg. innovative restaurants and a high class conference centre.
Northrop Grumman Launches Two in One Week
Northrop Grumman Ship Systems completed two milestones in one week with the launching of the U.S. Navy multipurpose amphibious assault ship Makin Island (LHD 8), top, on Friday, Sept. 22 and the U.S.
ABS to Supervise Tanker Building Process at Yard
VNA reported that Dung Quat Shipbuilding Industry Company has signed with American Bureau of Shipping (ABS.) The contract means the classification society will supervise…
Stena Bulk Strikes Deal with Neste Oil
Stena Bulk has sold 50 percent of the tanker Stena Arctica to the Finnish oil company Neste Oil, which will also operate the vessel on a 10-year charter from 1 January…
Coast Guard Establishes Mariner Physical Exam Requirements
The Coast Guard recently published two Federal Register notices relating to physical examination requirements for merchant mariners, based on National Transportation…
Seattle Cleanup of Lower Duwamish Waterway
The US Environmental Protection Agency EPA has entered into an agreement with the City of Seattle and King County. These two parties will clean up portion of the…
USCG Address Passenger Ships with Unfit Survival Craft
The US Coast Guard issued a policy letter outlining enforcement action to be taken when its inspectors find passenger ship survival craft (lifeboats or life rafts)…
Synergx Wins New Contract at Cruise Ship Terminal
Casey Systems, a subsidiary of Synergx Systems, has secured a new contract in the ongoing renovation of the cruise ship terminal on the Westside of Manhattan. The…
CIBER Awarded $2.3m Port Freeport Project
CIBER, Inc. $2.3 million. port users. integrated solution. operation. will implement. the U.S. state, federal and private organizations. year. technologies," said…
Stolt-Nielsen Orders Four Tankers
Stolt-Nielsen Transportation Group (SNTG), a subsidiary of Stolt-Nielsen S.A., announced that it has signed an agreement with SLS Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. for four 44…
Sea Containers to Be Delisted From NYSE
Sea Containers Ltd., a container leaser and operator of ferry lines and high-speed train services, on Monday said it expects to lose its listing the New York Stock…