IHC Merwede Acquires Sea Steel
IHC Merwede acquired 100 percent shares of Sea Steel Ltd. and its subsidiaries on April 4, 2008. The company is based in Dorset (UK) and has an extensive track record…
SNAME Turns 115
On May 10, 2008, The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) will celebrate the 115th anniversary of the official adoption of the Articles of Incorporation, which formed the Society. Led by marine industry giants such as William H. Webb, Francis T. Bowles, David W. Taylor and Clement Griscom, SNAME’s original mission, to “advance the state of the art; to afford facilities for the exchange of information and ideas…
APM Terminals Sweeps 2007 PMA Safety Awards
APM Terminals North America celebrated a clean sweep of the Pacific Maritime Association Safety Awards announced last month. APM Terminals Tacoma…
Eitzen Chemical Sells Vessel
Eitzen Chemical has reached an agreement to sell the 46,000 dwt Siteam Leopard, built in 1985. The delivery is expected to take place during the second quarter of 2008.
USS Topeka Returns Home
By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Omar A. USS Topeka (SSN 754) returned home to Naval Base Point Loma, April 16, after a six-month deployment to the Western Pacific (WESTPAC).
Ulstein Posts Profit Results
2007 was a hectic year for the Ulstein Group, with all of its companies running at full capacity. The Group had NOK 1.97 billion in turnover and an operating profit of NOK 194 million…
Star Bulk Takes Delivery of Supramax Vessel
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. announced that it has taken delivery of the Star Omicron, a Japanese built Supramax vessel of 53,489 dwt built in 2005. Upon delivery, Star…
This Day in Naval History - April 18
1848 - A Navy expedition to explore the Dead Sea and the River Jordan, commanded by Lt. William F. Lynch, reaches the . 1906 - The Navy assists in relief operations during the earthquake and fire.
Aker Yards Delivers Independence of the Seas
The third in the series of the Freedom-class cruise vessels for Royal Caribbean was recently delivered in Aker Yards, . The of the Seas features signature elements of its sister ships…
Horizon Lines Issues Statement on Antitrust Investigation
Horizon Lines, Inc has confirmed federal agents served search warrants and a grand jury subpoena relating to an investigation of pricing practices of ocean carriers operating in the trade.
MES: Diesel Engine Production at Record-high
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES with president Mr. Yasuhiko Katoh) attained the output horsepower of the Mitsui-MAN B&W Low Speed Marine Diesel Engine manufactured at its Machinery Factory of Tamano Works amounting to record-high 4.52 million hp (by 200 units) in the fiscal year of 2007, which exceeds the previous record of 4.01 million horse power (by 195 units). Since the technical agreement with B&W…
EUKOR Contract Extended
The new freight agreement runs until 2016, with an intention for a further four year extension. Under the new agreement, EUKOR will lift 100% of the volumes out of Korea until 2010.
Imtech Wins Big O&G Vessel Orders
Imtech received an order from the Sembawang Shipyard in Singapore to provide the environmentally friendly (diesel) electric propulsion, automation and high and low…
World’s Largest Cruise Ship Delivered
The third in the series of the world´s largest cruise vessels for Royal Caribbean was delivered in Aker Yards, Turku. The “Independence of the Seas” has all of the signature elements of her sister ships “Freedom of the Seas” and “Liberty of the Seas”, making the Freedom-class ships the most innovative and forward-looking class of ships in the cruise industry for the time being. The vessel is like a small city with lots of service: many restaurants…
Grounded Barge gets a Lift
A member of the American Salvage Association (ASA) recently responded to the grounding of the Thor III, a 250’ x 72’ x 16.5’ deck barge carrying 4,000 tons of gravel…
Diesel Engine Workshop Planned
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) issued a notice stating that it will hold a workshop in Sacramento on May 13 concerning ocean-going vessels main engine and auxiliary engine/boilers.
Barge Collision Closes Waterway
HOUSTON - The Coast Guard re-opened a ten-mile section of the Intracostal Waterway between mile markers 340 to 350 at 1 p.m. today. Currently, restrictions are only in place between mile markers 343 and 344 where vessels are directed to maintain minimal safe speed and not pass or overtake other vessels. Earlier this morning the Coast Guard closed a ten-mile section of the Intracoastal Waterway from mile marker 340 to 350 after a barge collision near the Bolivar Terminal.
TRB – Harbor Safety Committee Conference
The Puget Sound Harbor Safety Committee will host the 2008 Harbor Safety Committee Conference in Seattle on May 12-14. The conference offers an opportunity for HSCs…
MARAD – Port Dolphin Energy LNG DWP
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued a notice stating that it and the US Coast Guard are making available the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for…
This Day in Naval History - April 17
From the Navy News Service 1778 - The Sloop-in-war Ranger captures a British brig.
