PHA Notches Record Year
In 2007, the Port of Houston Authority achieved its eighth consecutive year of record-breaking operating revenue. Year-end numbers project that the PHA increased operating revenue by $24 million…
Navy Scores a Hit on Non-Functioning Satellite
As a single modified tactical Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) launches from the U.S. Navy AEGIS cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70), successfully impacting a non-functioning…
Odfjell Cancels Newbuild Contracts
In 2004, Odfjell placed contracts with the Russian Sevmash shipyard, located near Archangelsk, for up to twelve45,000 tdw IMO type II coated product/chemical carriers.
TBS International Takes Delivery of Bulk Carrier
TBS International Limited has taken delivery of the M.V. Mohave Maiden, formerly known as the M.V. Diasozousa, an acquisition it had announced in October 2007. The M.V.
Horizon Lines Joins SmartWay Transport Partnership
Horizon Lines, has joined the SmartWay Transport Partnership and earned the highest fuel efficiency and environmental performance rating from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
SKorean Shipbuilders Lower on Steel Price Concerns
Hyundai Heavy Industries was down 4,500 won or 1.2 percent at 380,000 won, Samsung Heavy Industries was off 600 won or 1.9 percent to 30,400 won and Daewoo Shipbuilding…
This Day in Naval History - Feb. 20
1815 - USS Constitution, under Capt. Charles Stewart, captures HMS Cyane and sloop-of-war Levant. 1962 - Marine Corps Lt. Col. John Glenn becomes the first American to orbit the Earth.
Bataan Leaves Dry Dock, Moors Pierside
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Jeremy L. The multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) moved out of dry dock to her new berth at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) Feb.
Rescue Attempt for Russian Ship
The Greek navy and coast guard were last night trying to tow to safety a Russian navy ship that sent out a distress signal in choppy seas off the eastern Aegean island of Icaria.
U.S. and Japanese Sailors Dive into Joint Training
Sailors from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) took time during their recent port visit in Sasebo to perform passing exercises (PASSEX) with…
Seacor Marine Christens First Crewzer Class Vessel
SEACOR Marine LLC christened its first CrewZer Class vessel, the SEACOR CHEETAH, in Galveston, Texas. Joyce McCall, wife of nearly fifty years to offshore industry pioneer Norman McCall…
MLL Adds Ro/Ro Vessels to MSP and VISA
Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) announces the addition of two U.S. flag RoRo vessels in the Maritime Security Program (MSP) and Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement(VISA). The two vessels will carry U.S.
Ship Scheduled to Depart James River Reserve Fleet
The Bayamon is scheduled to be towed from the James River Reserve Fleet on Wednesday, February 20, at approximately 8:30 a.m. It will be the 66th ship to depart…
Ribcraft Announces Deliveries
RIB for Milford Fire DepartmentRibcraft, the U.S. designer and manufacturer of rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) announced a series of recent deliveries. Milford Fire Department in Connecticut…
MLL Adds Two Vessels to MSP and VISA
Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) announces the addition of two U.S. flag roll-on/roll-off vessels in the Maritime Security Program (MSP) and Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA).
Straightforward Safety from Schat-Harding
hooks and winches for any shipowner. designated by the shipowner. It is a new and unique service agreement. engineers authorised by the Original Equipment Manufacturer.
Ferry Launched at Fincantieri
On February 16, the cruise ferry Cruise Barcelona, built for the Grimaldi Group, was launched at the Fincantieri shipyard of Castellammare di Stabia, near Naples.
Keppel FELS Delivers B Class Rig
Built to Keppel's proprietary KFELS B Class design, WilBoss was delivered 10 days ahead of schedule. Keppel FELS Limited (Keppel FELS), a wholly-owned subsidiary…
L&T in Talks for Shipbuilding Contract
India’s biggest engineering and construction firm, Larsen and Toubro Ltd, is in talks with a Dutch shipowner for a new building contract valued at more than $100…
Pipavav Shipyard in Talks to Set Up Diesel Engines Factory
India’s newest private shipbuilding firm,Pipavav Shipyard Ltd, is the latest in a growing list of firms looking to enter the business of making diesel ship engines…
