Monday, November 21, 2005 Maritime News

ONGC Looks to Buy Out Shell Hazira

Nov 21, 2005

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) will soon make an offer for a complete buyout of the Hazira LNG terminal of Royal Dutchhell, according to a Business Standard report.

Freeport LNG Wants to Build Atop Levee

Nov 21, 2005

A proposal from Freeport LNG to put a control room on top of a wave barrier levee at Clute, Tex.-based Quintana drew concern from Velasco Drainage District supervisors,

Qatar Commits to $13 billion LNG Project

Nov 21, 2005

Persian Gulf emirate Qatar will invest about $13 billion to boost liquid natural gas production by 40 percent, according to a Monsters and Critics report. Qatar Petroleum and ExxonMobil Corp.

Chavez Looks to Expand Venezuelan Oil Exports

Nov 21, 2005

The President of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez, wants Venezuela oil tankers going to places other than the US, according to a VHeadline report. Although the US is the No.

Jamestown Ferry Repairs to Cause Delays

Nov 21, 2005

Delays of 20 minutes or more are expected for motorists and passengers using the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry after three out of four of the boats were rendered inoperable,

T&T Looks for Fast Cargo Ferries

Nov 21, 2005

New tenders are being invited for one or two roll on/roll off passenger/cargo fast ferries to service the seabridge between Trinidad and Tobago, according to a Trinidad News report.

Bangladesh PM Approves Deep-Sea Oil Exploration Policy

Nov 21, 2005

The Prime Minister of Bangladesh approved the policy on the third round bidding for deep-sea hydrocarbon exploration in the country's exclusive economic zone in the Bay of Bengal,

ASRY Gains to Reach $6 Million

Nov 21, 2005

According to a Gulf Daily News report, the net profit of the Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) is expected to reach $6.4 million this year while

ABG Shipyard Plans for Growth and Expansion

Nov 21, 2005

Shipbuilding company ABG Shipyard has a substantial order book and looks attractively priced too, according to a Business Standard report. Shipping logistics companies are expected to boom,

New Containership for Hapag-Lloyd

Nov 21, 2005

The Kyoto Express, Hapag-Lloyd’s latest mega containership, was named in Yokohama and consecrated with the traditional Shinto ceremony. The patron was the wife of NYK Chairman Minako Kusakari.

Aker Yards Signs LOI for Ferry

Nov 21, 2005

Aker Yards and Viking Line signed a Letter of Intent for delivering a passenger ferry in January 2008. The contract value is within the range $129-153 million.

Detyens Completes First Drydocking For Celebrity

Nov 21, 2005

Celebrity Cruise Lines has completed its first ever drydocking with Detyens Shipyards, Inc (DSI). ZENITH docked at the Charleston, South Carolina facility from October 24, 2005 thru November 3, 2005.

WSF Begins Temporary Slip Removal

Nov 21, 2005

Work will begin soon to remove the temporary slip at the Friday Harbor Ferry Terminal. The project was put out to bid on August 22, 2005 and the contract to remove

Electric Boat Corp. Wins Contract Modification

Nov 21, 2005

Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Conn., won a $77,000,857 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-04-C-2100) for consolidated design agent, planning yard,

NAVSEA Leadership Gathers in Washington

Nov 21, 2005

WASHINGTON - The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) held its annual Commander’s Conference Nov. 15-16 at the Washington Navy Yard. Leaders from across the

Somali Pirates Release Hijacked Oil Tanker

Nov 21, 2005

The AP has reported that Somali pirates have released an oil tanker that they hijacked a month ago on its way from the United Arab Emirates to South Africa, a maritime official said Sunday.

Coast Guard Aids Sinking Fishing Boat

Nov 21, 2005

According to reports, the Coast Guard saved a New Bedford fishing vessel that began taking on water on Sunday morning. The 42-ft. scalloper Seldom Home with

Old Shipyard's Glory Put on Display

Nov 21, 2005

Artifacts and photos detailing the once thriving local shipbuilding industry are on display at the New York Shipbuilding Corporation exhibit aboard the Battleship New Jersey Museum.

Shipbuilders Cash In on Special Vessels

Nov 21, 2005

According to reports, South Korean shipbuilders are profiting more from selling high-value units such as offshore plants and liquid gas carriers than ever.

Lockheed Martin Team Completes Milestone for LCS Ship

Nov 21, 2005

With more than 75 percent of the nation's first Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) under construction, the Lockheed Martin team completed another key milestone - installing

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