Friday, December 23, 2005 Maritime News

Spring Start for New Ferry Boat Construction

Dec 23, 2005

Shipyards submitted construction bids in October for the first two Bay Area Water Transit Authority (WTA) vessels. The contract will be awarded in the summer of 2006,

Joint Tortfeasor not Entitled to Contribution from U.S.

Dec 23, 2005

The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled that a joint tortfeasor is not entitled to contribution from the United States in a maritime personal

Barge Returned to Port

Dec 23, 2005

The re-floated double-hulled tank barge DBL152 started its voyage for Alabama, where it will await final disposition. The barge capsized after it collided with

Aker Yards, Brittany Ferries Sign for New Ferry

Dec 23, 2005

Aker Yards and the French company Brittany Ferries have signed a Letter of Intent for the building of a RoRo-passenger ferry worth approximately $130 million for delivery in October 2008.

Azerbaijan to Buy 2 Tankers

Dec 23, 2005

The Azerbaijani government will purchase two oil tankers with the capacity of 13,500-14,000 tons next year, according to a report on www.azernews.net. Each vessel

SCI May Buy Ships

Dec 23, 2005

Shipping Corporation of India has sought government approval for acquiring more ships, according to a report on http://sify.com. SCI has sought approval for 2 Capesize Bulk Carrier,

Daewoo Shipbuilding for Sale?

Dec 23, 2005

South Korea intends to sell a controlling stake in Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering, currently valued at 2.5 billion, in the second half of 2006, according to a Reuters report.

LeConte Shaft Repairs Nearly Complete

Dec 23, 2005

The Alaska Marine Highway System announced today that the M/V LeConte, currently undergoing repair work to its propulsion shafts in Seattle, is expected to

EB Wins Sub PSA Contract

Dec 23, 2005

Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Conn., is being awarded a $15,500,000 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-96-C-2100) for execution of the USS Virginia

Aker Kvaerner Wins Blind Faith Contract

Dec 23, 2005

Chevron with partner Kerr-McGee has awarded Aker Kvaerner a contract for marine operations for installation of the Blind Faith platform in the Gulf of Mexico.

Dominion E&P Announces Triton/Goldfinger Production

Dec 23, 2005

Dominion Exploration and Production, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dominion, has begun production from the Triton and Goldfinger subsea wells, located 140 miles

USS Ohio Successfully Completes Sea Trials

Dec 23, 2005

The USS Ohio (SSGN 726), the Navy's first modern guided missile submarine, took a significant step towards rejoining the fleet on Dec. 19, when it arrived

CP Ships, Hapag-Lloyd to Rrationalize Services

Dec 23, 2005

With the acquisition of CP Ships by Hapag-Lloyd, plans are set for the first in a series of service rationalizations: the combining of services between the West Mediterranean,

OSG's Panamax JV Changes Name

Dec 23, 2005

Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. said its joint venture with Sociedad Anonima de Navegacion Petrolera S.A. of Chile (SONAP) has changed its name to Panamax International.

VOSTA LMG Signs with Indian Mazagon Dock

Dec 23, 2005

VOSTA LMG received a contract from Indian Partner Shipyard Mazagon Dock Limited for the supply of an engineering & components package for a 1500 kW cutter suction dredge (CSD).

This Day in Naval History - Dec. 23

Dec 23, 2005

From the Navy News Service 1826 - Capt. Thomas Catesby Jones of USS Peacock and King Kamehameha negotiate first treaty between Hawaii and a foreign power. 1910 - Lt.

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