FANZL to become Hamburg Süd
With effect from 1 January 2008, the Hamburg Süd shipping group will be replacing its brand "FANZL Fesco Australia New Zealand Liner Services" with the Hamburg Süd brand. Center.
Container Cranes Pass Under Bridge with Feet to Spare
Photo Credit: Courtesy of the Port of Los Angeles. Two new container cranes from Japan were delivered Thursday evening to the Port of Los Angeles and carefully navigated…
Mesa Verde (LPD 19) Commissioned
LPD 19's Marine contingent prepare to board the U.S. Navy amphibious transport dock ship Saturday morning during the commissioning ceremony in Panama City. Northrop…
This Day in Naval History - Dec. 15
1943 - The Chief of Naval Operations issued the Bureau of Naval Personnel Circular Letter on non-discrimination in the Navy V-12 program. 1944 - Congress appoints…
CNO Testifies Before HASC on Global Maritime Strategy
During a two-hour session before the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) Dec. Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead, Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James T.
Navy Celebrates the 100th Anniversary of Great White Fleet
Naval historical file photo of the Great White Fleet. In 1907, Theodore Roosevelt, 26th president of the United States, sent a portion of the Atlantic fleet on a world tour to test naval readiness…
Star Bulk Takes Delivery of Third Vessel
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. announced that it has taken delivery of the M/V Star Kappa (ex E Duckling), a Supramax vessel of 52,055 dwt built in 2001 in Japan. Star…
Hearing on Global Maritime Strategy Initiatives
On December 13, the House Armed Services Committee conducted an oversight hearing on A Cooperative Strategy for 21st Century Seapower. Committee Chairman Ike Skelton…
Dryships Announces Acquisition of Ocean Rig
DryShips Inc. drilling contractor listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE: OCR). built to operate in water depth capacity of between 7,500 to 10,000 feet. rigs are…
Four Costa Ships in Drydock
Costa Crociere continues to make investments to keep its fleet operating at the highest quality standards. Between November and December 2007 no less than 4 ships in the Italian company’s fleet…
Keppel Verolme Secures Contracts
Keppel Verolme BV has secured two contracts totaling $109m on the back of an upsurge of offshore activities in the North Sea. Of the two new contracts, one is a…
TBS Acquires Tweendeckers
TBS International Limited announced that it has entered into agreements to acquire two sister tweendeckers, the M.V. Wedellsborg and the M.V. Frijsenborg. TBS has…
This Day in Naval History- Dec. 14
December 14 1814 - British squadron captures U.S. gunboats in Battle of Lake Borgne. 1944 - Rank of Fleet Admiral, U.S. Navy (five star admiral) is established.
Crowley Presents Scholarships to Four USMMA Midshipmen
Continuing its support of students wishing to enter maritime, transportation and logistics fields, Crowley Maritime Corporation this week presented four U.S. Merchant…
Financial Groups Meet to Discuss Financing for Panama Expansion
After presenting the Expansion Program at key financial centers around the world, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) hosted a two-day workshop on the waterway's expansion financing in Panama this week.
Aker Kvaerner Awarded Subsea Contracts in Brazil
Aker Kvaerner has been awarded two contracts from Petrobras to supply a total of three subsea manifolds for two of the Brazilian oil giant's projects offshore Brazil.
Carnival Orders Two Ships for Aida
Carnival Corporation & plc has ordered two 71,000-ton cruise ships for its AIDA Cruises brand, which caters exclusively to the German-speaking market. These two…
TSA – TWIC enrollment – Various Ports
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued a notice stating that maritime workers may commence enrollment for the Transportation Worker Identification…
CNO Testifies Before HASC on Global Maritime Strategy
During a two-hour session before the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) Dec. Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead, Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James T.
Lugger Style Tug for Near Shore Work
While much of the boat building industry on south Louisiana is being driven by the deep-water offshore industry, there is a continuing need to maintain the existing…
