Bourbon Sells Sugar Assets in Vietnam
In accordance with the objectives of the 2003-2007 strategic plan, BOURBON is disposing of its nonmarine service operations and is selling its sugar assets in Vietnam.
Bore Orders Ferries from German Yard
Bore hassigned a contract for two new RoRo vessels, and holds an option for another two, to be built at Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft mbH & Co KG in Germany.
USS Russell Returns to Homeport
The guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) returned home to Naval Station Pearl Harbor on April 7 after a three-month deployment with Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG). Cmdr.
Gdansk Shipyard Garners Numerous Orders
Gdansk shipyard wants to build seven ships this year and starts first projects without stat subsidies. Gdansk shipyard denies the rumors that it has problems with contracts to build ships.
This Day in Naval History - April 20
1796 - Congress authorizes the completion of three frigates. 1861 - Norfolk Navy Yard in Virginia is abandoned and burned by Union forces. 1914 - In the first call to action of naval aviators…
Investigation on the loss of Bourbon Dolphin
A maritime inquiry into the loss of the Norwegian supply vessel Bourbon Dolphin, which capsized and sank off Shetland with the loss of eight lives, is due to open at a Norwegian court.
Maritime Organizations to Have a Role in Finding New Port Chairman
On the heels of Tampa Port Authority Chairman Steve Pinney announcing his plan to resign from the board, the port has formally begun the process of replacing him.
Daewoo Secures $1.66b in New Order
Daewoo Shipbuilding Marine and Engineering Co. said it has received a combined $1.66b in new orders this month to build 16 vessels. The vessels won together with its Romanian subsidiary…
Aries Maritime Announces Extended Period Charter for the Ocean Hope
Aries Maritime Transport Limited announced it has extended the existing period charter for the Ocean Hope, a 1989-built container vessel, with China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL).
MAIB Releases Investigation of Engine Room Fire
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) released the report of the joint investigation (with the Cyprus Maritime Administration) of the engine room fire…
PHMSA – Burial of Submerged Pipelines
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is seeking comment on its Study on Burial of Submerged Pipelines. The study addresses hazards…
Davis Commemorates Birthday of Ship’s Namesake
From USS Rodney M. USS Rodney M. Davis (FFG 60) held a ceremony April 7 to commemorate the birthday of her namesake, Marine Sgt. Rodney Maxwell Davis. The ship, commissioned in 1987…
Navy Announces Christening of Submarine North Carolina
The Navy’s newest attack submarine, North Carolina, will be christened Saturday, April 21, during an 11 a.m. EDT ceremony at Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipyard, Newport News, Va.
Last Call for Navy's Large Harbor Tugs
Large harbor tug Opelika (YTB 798) and Kittanning (YTB 787) follow alongside the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) as she gets underway…
Exmar Goes for Eighth LNGRV
Exmar has signed a contract for the construction for an LNGRV. The vessel will be the eighth in a series of LNGRVs and will be built by Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Company.
Navy Seeks Berthing Permission at Indian Ports
The US Navy has again sought berthing and access facilities at Indian ports, a top US commander said yesterday. US Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Michael G. Mullen…
ASL Marine Secures New Contracts
ASL Marine has secured new shipbuilding contracts. The contracts are for the construction of six Anchor Handling Towing/ Supply Vessels, which are used to tow and…
Agnes Candies Completes First Saturation Job for Spectra Energy
The Deep Marine Technology, Inc. long term leased Agnes Candies Saturation Dive Support Vessel has completed its first job in the Gulf of Mexico. Working for Spectra…
Hanjin Starts Building Container Ship
Hanjin Heavy Industries, Corp-Philippines, Inc. (HHIC-PI), switched on the steel plate cutting machine that signaled the start of its production. The first steel…
Seaman’s Work Extends Beyond Insurance Coverage
The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that the marine coverage endorsement on the business insurance purchased by a ship operator did not provide coverage…