ISPS Code Auditor Training - Fort Lauderdale - Feb 22 & 23
MARITIME SECURITY AUDITOR (ISPS): Maritime security training for ship managers, port facilities, shipboard personnel, and yachts. This module provides trainees with…
USCG – Response Plans and Significant Pollution Events
The US Coast Guard issued guidance on vessel and facility response plans in relation to oil spill response organization (OSRO) resource movements during significant pollution events.
Containerships Rebrands South Baltic Services and Agencies
Containerships is rebranding the South Baltic services and agencies built up under the Kursiu Linija name. From February 1, 2007 all Kursiu Linija services will…
Kongsberg Wins Contract
Emerson Process Management, in France, has awarded Kongsberg Maritime, Process Simulation (including former Fantoft Process Technologies) the contract to deliver…
Superior Energy Services Acquires Duffy & McGovern
Duffy & McGovern Accommodation Services has been acquired by US oilfield services firm Superior Energy Services Inc. The $47m deal sees Superior Energy Services…
Salvage Experts Remove 60% of Napoli's Oil
Around 60 percent of the fuel oil aboard a damaged container ship grounded off a World Heritage Site coast has been removed, officials said. The 62,000 ton MSC Napoli…
Clark Nominated as Candidate for Horizon Board of Directors
Admiral Vern Clark, U. S. Navy (Retired), as a nominee to replace Mr. Marcel Fournier on the Board of Directors at the next annual meeting. directors at the Company's next annual meeting. Mr.
Hudong to Invest in Shipyards and Tech
Hudong Heavy Machinery Co., said that it will use proceeds to fund its purchase of shipyards and to invest in new technologies. With the proceeds, Hudong will buy…
Mackay Marine announces new SW Regional Sales Manager
Mackay Communications announces that Oscar Solis has been hired as the new Southwest Regional Sales Manager, reporting to Mackay’s Vice-President of Sales David Lemoine.
Mackay Marine announces new SW Regional Sales Manager
Mackay Communications announces that Oscar Solis has been hired as the new Southwest Regional Sales Manager, reporting to Mackay’s Vice-President of Sales David Lemoine.
Neptune LNG Deepwater Port Project Receives Approval From MarAd
Suez Energy North America's subsidiary, Neptune LNG LLC, announced that the U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) has decided to issue a deepwater port license to the company to build…
Quintana Takes Delivery of Vessel From Metrobulk
Quintana Maritime Limited took delivery of Iron Knight, the last Panamax bulk carrier that the company agreed to acquire from Metrobulk. Iron Knight was built in June 2004 at Tsuneishi…
Offshore Systems gets Type Approval for ECDIS & S-VDR System
Offshore Systems Ltd. Bundesamt fϋr Seeschiffahrt & Hydrographie (BSH) and the sale of the first three systems to INCO Ships, Australia. Three of INCO’s vessels (CSL Pacific…
TSA Awards Lockheed Martin TWIC Program
Security Administration (TSA) selected a team led by Lockheed Martin to provide services for the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Phase IV…
Northrop Grumman Wins New Destroyer Contract
U.S. Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, Pascagoula, Miss., is being awarded a $268m contract to complete the detail design of the DDG 1000 Zumwalt Class Destroyer. The…
Hudong Heavy Machinery Beefs up Before Debut
Chinese ship engine maker Hudong Heavy Machinery says it will issue new shares to buy shipbuilding assets that analysts say will pave the way for a listing of its state parent, according to Reuters.
Engineers Sentenced for Pollution
The US Department of Justice siad that two engineering officers have been sentenced after pleading guilty to presenting a falsified oil record book to the US Coast Guard.
Owner and Operator Sentenced to $1m Fine
The US Department of Justice said that the owner and operator of a foreign freighter pleaded guilty to violation of federal law by illegally discharging waste oil…
Chesapeake Shipbuilding to Build New Ferry
Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp., based in Salisbury, will build a six-car ferry. The estimated cost: $931,000. Work on the dock, piling, bulkheads and piers will be done by George and Lynch Inc.
BP Makes Makes New Discovery
Sociedade Nacional de Combustíveis de Angola (Sonangol) and BP Exploration (Angola) Limited announced the Terra oil discovery in ultra-deepwater Block 31, offshore Angola.
