Conrad to Build Tugs for Bay-Houston and Suderman & Young
Conrad Industries, Inc. has signed two contracts for construction of two 98-ft., Z-Tech 7500 Class Terminal/Escort Tugs with Bay-Houston Towing Co.and Suderman & Young Towing Company, L.P.
Blount's Cruise Ship Gift is Completed
Late shipbuilder and philanthropist Luther Blount offered to donate a cruise ship from his American Canadian Caribbean Line to benefit Roger Williams University…
Stolt-Nielsen Purchased 5,400 of its Common Shares
Stolt-Nielsen S.A. announces that Stolt-Nielsen Transportation Group Ltd. (SNTG), a 100% owned subsidiary of SNSA, purchased today 5,400 of SNSA Common Shares on…
Topaz, Two New Vessels
Dubai-based Topaz Energy and Marine's Azerbaijan subsidiary, BUE Caspian, has added two new vessels to its offshore vessel fleet at a cost of more than $60m. The…
Coast Guard Cites Vessel Master for Safety Violations
A Coast Guard boarding team cited the master of a commercial fishing vessel with safety violations Tuesday off the coast of Atlantic City, resulting in the termination…
Ministry Urges VT Group and BAE to Merge
VT Group is under pressure from the Ministry of Defense to agree to the framework of a deal to merge its shipbuilding assets with BAE Systems by Christmas. VT and…
Subcontract Under Navy's MSC Ashore Program
Binary Group, Inc. Corporation (SAIC). to purchase services through the execution of task orders. system requirements of the MSC. environment. with them to develop and apply technological standards.
MECC Detains Two Barges
The Maritime Enforcement Coordination Centre (MECC) detained two tugboats for contravening maritime regulations. MECC Director, Laksamana Pertama Mohd Rashid Harun said…
Aveva Expects Results to Beat Market Forecasts
Reuters reported that Aveva Group Plc said it expected full-year results to beat market expectations after the IT engineer surprised with half year profits that…
Experts: Feds Should Increase Offshore Security
Reports indicate that Ottawa, Canada should proceed with a four-year-old proposal to increase security at Canada's offshore oil platforms, according to experts.
Association Says Korean Shipyards to Stay Ahead with Offshore Facilities
Shipyards of South Korea, are set to make efforts to develop offshore facilities in a bid to stay ahead of the field despite hot pursuit from rivals in Japan and China, an industry association said.
Belgian Navy Awards Contract to IXSEA
IXSEA announced the signing of a contract with the Belgian Navy to provide an integrated survey solution for their mine warfare data center (MWDC), the company announced in Paris on November 15.
South African Navy has New Subs Classed by GL
The South African navy has commissioned Germanischer Lloyd with the classification of three submarines. The order includes the inspection of the construction plans…
Barco Simulation Software Installed at German Water Police Academy
Barco announced that its radar simulation software has been installed and put into operation as part of the new radar simulation training system of the German Water…
NTSB Reports Progress in Safety
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported its most wanted safety improvements. The agency noted that progress is being made in the maritime sector…
Cruise Vessel for Chilean Patagonia
The coastal scenery of Chile’s Patagonia supports a growing cruise industry that welcomed its latest entrant when the MV Atmosphere was launched at the Astilleros y Servicios Navales S.A.
VT Group Benefits from Acquisitions
impact of recent acquisitions, which traded in line with expectations. The company's earning per share jumped 22.3% to 12.89p. Due to the strong results, the company…
MC Shipping to Sell LPG Tankers
Reuters reported that MC Shipping Inc. said its board approved the sale of six small liquefied petroleum gas tankers to a special purpose German KG company for $52m.
Coast Guard Monitors Grounded Barge
According to reports, the Coast Guard is monitoring a 110-ft. The barge was anchored when it broke free of its anchor line sometime during the night. Heavy winds…
Suez Marks a Milestone at the Atlantic LNG Facility
Suez LNG announced that its liquefied natural gas (LNG) ship, Suez Matthew, had the honor of loading the 1000th cargo of LNG from the Atlantic LNG facility in Trinidad.