Thursday, January 20, 2005 Maritime News

OSG Acquires Stelmar Shipping

Jan 20, 2005

Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. completed the purchase of Stelmar Shipping Ltd., a leading international provider of petroleum product and crude oil transportation services,

‘New’ German Shipyard is Underway

Jan 20, 2005

With the closing on January 5, 2005, the marriage between ThyssenKrupp Werften and HDW has been formally consummated. This date also marks the official inception of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems,

LPD-19 - Mesa Verde - Christened

Jan 20, 2005

In a traditional naval ceremony blended with Native American traditions and symbolism, the amphibious transport dock ship LPD 19 was christened Mesa Verde in front of more than 1,000 guests.

Historic Side-wheeler Christened

Jan 20, 2005

Elliott Bay Design Group of Seattle recently completed stability tests and calculations for the KLONDIKE SPIRIT, an all-steel side-wheeler recently built on the Yukon River in Alaska.

GlobalSantaFe SCORE Improves

Jan 20, 2005

Worldwide oil and gas drilling contractor GlobalSantaFe Corporation reported that the company's worldwide SCORE, or Summary of Current Offshore Rig Economics, for December 2004 was up 3.

Three New Container Cranes for Greece

Jan 20, 2005

KCI Konecranes has been contracted for the design and supply of key components for three post-Panamax ship-to-shore (STS) container cranes to the new port of Astakos in Western Greece operated by J.

AMH Government Services Books Record Year

Jan 20, 2005

American Marine Holdings, Inc (AMH) Government Services experienced a record year in sales during 2004, according to Mike Collins, President. AMH, the parent company

Rigdon Marine Christens M/V BIENVILLE

Jan 20, 2005

Mr. Larry Rigdon, President and CEO of Rigdon Marine announced that Mrs. Janie Babin, wife of Michael Babin, Vice President of Administration, christened the “M/V BIENVILLE” in Mobile, Alabama.

PMI Offers FCC Prep Course for GMDSS

Jan 20, 2005

Gregg Trunnell, Director of the Pacific Maritime Institute (PMI), announced its new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) three-day license preparation course

Rolls-Royce signs $75M Deal

Jan 20, 2005

Rolls-Royce has won a third contract to supply RB211 gas turbines for the Azeri oil project being developed in the Caspian Sea. Valued at over $75 million the

Hogia Ferry Announces Promotions

Jan 20, 2005

The management at Hogia Ferry Systems changes positions. Sales manager Alf-Håkan Romar takes over as new managing director at Hogia Ferry Systems. The company’s

Fast Vehicle Ferry in Early for Lay-up

Jan 20, 2005

Two sailings for the M/V Fairweather, the state’s fast vehicle ferry, have been cancelled so that the ferry can be taken to Ketchikan for lay-up. Fairweather

Dreggen Gets Dredger Gantry Crane Order

Jan 20, 2005

Two Chineses built dredgers will feature Dreggen gantry cranes. The dredgers will be built at Tianjin Xinhe Shipbuilding in China. The Electric Gantry travelling deck crane DKG400 25T-15,

Chemoil, Maersk Sign Low Sulfur Contract

Jan 20, 2005

Chemoil and Maersk have signed what is so far believed to be the largest ever low sulphur bunker contract. The contract is for 40,000mts of low sulphur bunkers

CMA CGM Considers More Commitment to UK Tonnage Tax Regime

Jan 20, 2005

The arrival of CMA CGM Vivaldi into service means that CMA CGM (UK) Limited has met its initial commitment to enter 11 ships into the UK's Tonnage Tax regime, but there could be more to come.

Wynn Wipers for French Navy

Jan 20, 2005

Wynn Marine, part of the Hepworth Group, has been contracted by DCN Warships & Systems in Brest, France, to supply wiper systems for two newbuild troop carriers.

IMO Raises Seafarer Issues with US

Jan 20, 2005

IMO Secretary-General Efthimios Mitropoulos and US Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge met at IMO Headquarters on Friday, 14 January 2005 to discuss maritime security issues of mutual concern.

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