Wednesday, February 08, 2006 Maritime News

Wärtsilä Engines for Geo Vessel

Feb 08, 2006

The new offshore support vessel of Aker ROV 06 design will be equipped with Wärtsilä main engines. Wärtsilä Corporation has been awarded a contract worth about EUR 2.

Darwin LNG Shipment Delayed

Feb 08, 2006

The first shipment of liquefied natural gas from Darwin has hit a snag, with the tanker delayed in port for several days. The Kotowaka Maru arrived at ConocoPhillip's

Auckland to Host Conference

Feb 08, 2006

The High Performance Yacht Design Conference will once again be held in Auckland, from February 14-16, 2006. The conference will look at new thinking and technical

ENSCO, RigNet Renew Contract

Feb 08, 2006

RigNet Inc., a privately held provider of managed communications services to the oil and gas industry, announced it has renewed its contract with ENSCO Offshore

Lionbridge Selected to Create Offshore Development Center

Feb 08, 2006

Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. announced that AVEVA has selected Lionbridge for a comprehensive offshore development program. With the agreement, Lionbridge will manage a team of developers,

Shipping Corp Floats Tenders to Buy 11 Ships

Feb 08, 2006

Shipping Corporation of India has floated global tenders for acquiring 11 ships, including two cellular container ships with carrying capacity of 4,300 twenty feet equivalent each,

Coast Guard Training Continues Despite Incidents

Feb 08, 2006

The U.S. Coast Guard Sector Air Station Humboldt Bay is continuing standardization training as well as a pair of search-and-rescue operations. On Feb. 4, the

Homeland Security Budget to Increase by 6%

Feb 08, 2006

The fiscal year 2007 homeland security portion of the proposed federal budget has been designed to help enhance the security of America’s borders and improve the enforcement of U.

Industry Reflects on Container Ship Success

Feb 08, 2006

It was 50 years ago that Malcom McLean, an entrepreneur from North Carolina, loaded a ship with 58 35-foot containers and sailed from Newark, N.J., to Houston.

Former Western Ferries Director Paid $5.7m

Feb 08, 2006

Ken Cadenhead, the former managing director of privately held Western Ferries, left his post last year with $5.7 million after the company bought his 22% stake, The Herald reported.

J. Ray Morgan City Facility Awarded Contract

Feb 08, 2006

J. Ray McDermott, S.A. ("J. Ray"), a subsidiary of McDermott International Inc. ("McDermott"), announced that its Morgan City, Louisiana fabrication facility

MTS Appoints New CEO

Feb 08, 2006

Rune Mejer Rasmussen, Executive Chairman of the MTS board, will replace Brynjar Gevelt as CEO on March 1. Rune Mejer Rasmussen will take on the task of leading

WW Posts 2005 Results

Feb 08, 2006

Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WW) posted its results for 2005. Net operating profit was $232 million, while total operating income came to $2.2 billion. Profit before taxes was $209 million.

SNAME Provides Start-up Funds for Research

Feb 08, 2006

Shipboard oily water separators are internationally mandated as engine room equipment and are intended to allow engine room crews to clean engine room bilge water

Washburn & Doughty Delivers Bulldog to Crescent Towing

Feb 08, 2006

Washburn & Doughty Associates, Inc. delivered the Bulldog, a 98 x 37 ft., 6700 hp, Z Drive Firefighting Tug, to Crescent Towing of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Bollinger Announces Staff Changes

Feb 08, 2006

As Bollinger Lockport New Construction (BLN) continues to grow, Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. announces changes to its managerial staff. Dennis Fanguy has been

Towing Safety Advisory Committee Seeks New Members

Feb 08, 2006

The U.S. Coast Guard today began soliciting applications for five positions to the Towing Safety Advisory Committee that need to be received on or before April 30, 2006.

Reagan Carrier Strike Group Makes Port Visit to Singapore

Feb 08, 2006

The USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Carrier Strike Group arrived in Singapore Feb. 7 for a scheduled port visit. USS Lake Champlain (CG 57 ) and USNS Rainer (T-AOE 7 ) will be joining them in port.

Government: News of Ferry Came Late

Feb 08, 2006

According to the Tribune News Service, Egypt's presidential spokesman said that the owners of the Red Sea ferry that sank last week, causing about 1,000 people to drown,

Wärtsilä to Supply Engines for 'Clean Design'

Feb 08, 2006

The new offshore support vessel of Aker ROV 06 design will be equipped with Wärtsilä main engines. Wärtsilä Corporation has been awarded a contract worth about EUR 2.

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