Eastern Shipbuilding Group Launches ATB
Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. was scheduled to launch an ABS Classed 150 x 46 x 27-ft. ATB Ocean Going Tug at its Allanton facility in on February 15. is being constructed for U.S.
Insights: A Conversation with Boysie Bollinger
MN: It is more than two years since the hurricanes. Fundamentally, how has the marine business changed today in the aftermath? BB: The marine business…
Wärtsilä's Eskola Appointed Chairman of EMEC
Jaakko Eskola, Group Vice President and Head of Wärtsilä Ship Power has been appointed Chairman of the European Marine Equipment Council (EMEC). The European Marine…
Six Offshore Wind Projects Planned, Iberdrola
Iberdrola Renewables plans to develop six offshore wind farm projects with an aggregate generation capacity of 3,000 MW at locations off the coasts of the Spanish…
This Day in Naval History - April 02
1781 - Navy frigate Alliance captures two British privateers, Mars and Minerva. 1827 - Construction of the first naval hospital begins at Portsmouth, Va. 1898 - U.S.
Maritime Coalition Leaders Discuss Security Issues
Senior naval commanders, hailing from Bahrain, France, the United Kingdom, and the United States, met at the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) headquarters in Bahrain…
ACL Acquires Remaining Interest in Environmental Services Firm
American Commercial Lines Inc. announced that it has acquired the remaining 70% of the environmental and civil engineering services firm, Summit Contracting, LLC ("").
NOL Group Announces New Appointments
, 2 April 2008: Global container shipping, terminals and logistics group Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) has announced a series of key appointments in the fast-growing region.
TNWA Offers Two New Direct Shuttles
The New World Alliance (TNWA) carriers – APL, Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) – announced two new direct shuttle services linking , and on the US West Coast.
Acquiring New Vessels Helps Hornbeck Grow
Hornbeck Offshore Services HOS emerged from a three-month cup base as it reached a new high in early November. The stock then pulled back gently to start the left side of a new basing pattern.
Siemens Receives New Order to Equip AIDA Ships
The Siemens Industry Solutions (IS) Division is two equip two further cruise ships of AIDA Cruises with electrical and automation systems based on the Siship PAX platform.
Kongsberg to Supply for Product/Chemical Carriers
Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract to supply Integrated Monitoring and Control Systems for five new 13,000 Dwt Product/Chemical carriers being built for Greek owner IASON Hellenic Shipping Co. Ltd at the Vinashin Group owned Pha Rung Shipyard in , east of the Vietnamese capital . The Kongsberg Maritime integrated monitoring and control concept chosen by Vinashin Group against strong competition includes an integrated solution for machinery control and cargo management.
StatoilHydro Increases Investment in Research
StatoilHydro is investing $413 million in R&D activities in 2008, 20% more than in 2007. The R&D portfolio is divided into: exploration, increased oil recovery, new development solutions…
