Wednesday, December 07, 2005 Maritime News

Ships Collide in Germany

Dec 07, 2005

Two ships collided in a German river, sinking one of the vessels and throwing seven of its sailors into the water, according to an AP report. A third ship later ran into the wreckage.

More Hurricanes Predicted for 2006

Dec 07, 2005

Another active hurricane season is in store for 2006 in the Atlantic Basin, the fourth consecutive year there will be an above-normal number of storms, according to a Bloomberg report.

Tax Doubles for North Sea Energy Companies

Dec 07, 2005

The British government, struggling to erase its deficit, is doubling the surtax for North Sea oil and gas companies, a move that surprised an industry expecting an increase half that size,

CNOOC, Devon Energy Corporation Sign PSC

Dec 07, 2005

China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) signed a production sharing contract (PSC) with Devon Energy Corporation for deepwater block 42/05. Block 42/05,

Oregon Tug Captain Rescued After Capsize

Dec 07, 2005

A man is in serious condition after one of two commercial tugs towing a log barge capsized, becoming lodged beneath the giant boat and throwing its captain into the water,

Electric Boats to Cut 2,400 Jobs

Dec 07, 2005

New Haven, Conn.-based submarine builder Electric Boat announced that it would eliminate up to 2,400 jobs, or 20 percent of its 11,800 employees, by the end of next year,

Future of Navy Plan Uncertain

Dec 07, 2005

A new proposal to revive Navy shipbuilding and add more than 30 vessels to today’s fleet of about 280 depends on the service’s ability to control construction costs

Teekay Receives $180M Increase to Share Repurchase Program

Dec 07, 2005

Teekay Shipping Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a $180 million increase to the existing share repurchase program. Since the end of November 2004,

Telenor Launches BGAN Service

Dec 07, 2005

Telenor Satellite Services, a subsidiary of Telenor of Norway, announced that its Broadband Global Area Network Service (BGAN) is commercially available to customers in Europe,

ABB Wins Contracts Totalling $140M

Dec 07, 2005

ABB won contracts worth $140 million to supply its Azipod propulsion systems for three vessels and electrical power systems for 11 vessels and two semi-submersible drilling rigs.

Galbraith’s Names New Director

Dec 07, 2005

Galbraith's Ltd has expanded its board of directors with the appointment of Terry Parmenter, a highly experienced and well-known dry cargo chartering broker who

This Day in Naval History - Dec. 7

Dec 07, 2005

From the Navy News Service 1917 - Four U.S. battleships arrive at Scapa Flow to take on the role of the British Grand Fleet's 6th Battle Squadron. The ships include USS Delaware (BB 28),

RIBCRAFT Delivers Response Craft

Dec 07, 2005

The United States manufacturer of rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) for safety professionals, law enforcement and military agencies, announced the delivery of a RIBCRAFT 4.

Diana Shipping Completes Follow-On Offering

Dec 07, 2005

Diana Shipping Inc. announced the completion of its follow-on offering of 5,000,000 shares of common stock priced at $13.50 per share. Bear, Stearns & Co.

Royal Caribbean Declares Dividend

Dec 07, 2005

The Board of Directors of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has declared a quarterly dividend of 15 cents per share for shareholders of record at the close of business on December 16,

Coast Guard Search for Missing Couple

Dec 07, 2005

The Coast Guard is involved in the search for two missing boaters in Louisiana's Lake Pontchartrain this afternoon after their small boat was located overturned in the lake Monday afternoon.

Trident Warrior ’05 Strengthens Navy’s Communication Capabilities

Dec 07, 2005

The Navy began a two-week exercise Nov. 28 with navies from Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Great Britain to improve the way it communicates between its ships,

ABB Wins Contracts Totaling $140M

Dec 07, 2005

ABB has been awarded contracts worth $140 million to supply its Azipod® propulsion systems for three vessels and electrical power systems for 11 vessels and two semi-submersible drilling rigs.

ExxonMobil's Marine Fuels Meet the ISO Standards

Dec 07, 2005

ExxonMobil Marine Fuels has confirmed that its marine fuels will continue to meet or surpass the requirements of the new ISO Marine Fuel specifications.

OSI Secures Mapcon Mapping

Dec 07, 2005

Offshore Systems International Ltd. has been awarded mapping contracts totaling more than C$1.7 million in its fiscal fourth quarter ended November 30, 2005.

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