Genco Takes Delivery of Vessel
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited announced that it has taken delivery of the Genco Cavalier, a 2007-built Supramax vessel. The Genco Cavalier is the second vessel…
Aries Renews Bareboat Charters for Two Tankers
Aries Maritime Transport Limited announced it has renewed the bareboat charters for the Stena Compass, a 2006-built double-hull products tanker, and its sister ship…
ExxonMobil in Talks with Possible LNG Buyers
ExxonMobil Corp. has started marketing gas from its planned liquified natural gas project in to potential buyers. Discussions with buyers began this month, according…
WSDOT Announces Vessel Move
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Ferries Division will move the 144-car Hyak to the Seattle/Bremerton route on Sunday evening, July 20,…
This Day in Naval History - July 18
1775 - Continental Congress resolves that each colony provide armed vessels. 1779 - Commodore Abraham Whipple's squadron captures 11 prizes in largest prize value of Revolutionary War.
AKY Receives Mandatory Offer from STX
Reference is made to the announcement by STX concerning the mandatory offer for all issued shares in Aker Yards ASA at a price of NOK 63 per share. Aker Yards' Board…
IMO Deploys Glerum to Assist in Salvage
The Government of the has requested IMO to mobilize an independent salvage expert to provide guidance on assessing the technical aspects of the salvage proposals…
Yacht Express Makes Debut Down Under
Dockwise Yacht Transports’ (DYT) newest ship, the 687.5-ft. (209 meter) Yacht Express, is due to arrive in next week. The largest vessel of its kind in the world…
This Day in Naval History - July 17
1858 - sloop Niagara departs , to assist in laying first trans-Atlantic telegraph cable. 1898 - surrenders to U.S. Naval forces. 1927 - First organized dive bombing…
MES Starts Ship Operational Analysis Service
On August 1 Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. starts ship operational analysis service on the Ship Operation Support Portal Site of its Maritime Solution Dept.…
Coast Guard Detains Cruise Ship
A 637-ft. cruise ship detained by the U.S. Coast Guard has moved to the Brooklyn Cruise Ship Terminal from Pier 92 in and will continue repairs to fix hull damage…
Subsea 7 Awarded Contract from Ithaca Energy
Subsea 7 Inc, has been awarded a contract by Ithaca Energy (UK) Limited for installation works in Block 12/21c of the UK Sector North Sea approximately 10.5km north…
Sauleau Rejoins Silversea Cruises
Christian Sauleau has rejoined Silversea Cruises as executive vice president of fleet operations, overseeing marine, technical, hotel, crewing, entertainment and land programs.
MLL Purchases Two U.S. Flag Combination Ships
Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) has completed the purchase of two flag general cargo and roll-on/roll-off combination ships, formerly employed under long-term charter to the U.S.
Foss Maritime Wins Clean Air Award
The ports of and was honored Foss Maritime Company, calling its innovative approach to reducing air pollution in southern an outstanding example of corporate leadership.
W&O Acquires Valco / Premier Group
W&O a supplier of marine valves, pipe, fittings, engineered products and valve automation solutions, has acquired the Valco/Premier Group, which includes Premier Copper Manufacturing…
Guam Shipyard Awarded $11.5m Contract
Guam Shipyard, Santa Rita, , is being awarded a $11.5m firm-fixed-price contract for a 55-calendar-day regular overhaul of Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment…
Lloyd’s Register Capstone Acquires Celerity3 Engineering
Lloyd’s Register Capstone, Inc. has concluded the acquisition of Celerity3 Engineering, Inc., an engineering firm based in . Celerity3 specializes in design, process…
AAPA Port Security Seminar & Expo Set for Houston
The American Association of Port Authorities' (AAPA) 12th Port Security Seminar and Exhibition, is being held in , July 16-18. The expo plans to address concerns…
Golar and Bluewater Partner in Bid for Offshore FSRU Project
Golar LNG announced that it has agreed to partner with Bluewater Energy Services B.V in bidding for an offshore LNG FSRU opportunity with 's national oil company, PetroSA.