Thursday, February 23, 2006 Maritime News

EC Opens Aid Investigation

Feb 23, 2006

The European Commission has launched a formal investigation under EC Treaty state aid rules into proposed regional investment aid of around $6.9 million to two German shipyards,

Stolt-Nielsen to Buy 3 Ships

Feb 23, 2006

Chemical transportation company Stolt-Nielsen SA said it is buying three used tanker ships for about $40 million. The company said its wholly owned subsidiary,

Lawmaker Urges River Ferry Expansion

Feb 23, 2006

Representative Woodie Salmon from Beaver on the Yukon River would like to see state ferry routes expanded to that historic Interior Alaska waterway. Ktva.com

Greek Govt Orders Mobilization of Ships, Ferries

Feb 23, 2006

The Greek government has ordered the mobilization of nine ships and ferries to the islands of Crete,Paros and Naxos amid the nationwide seamen's strike. Ferries remain moored in harbors and over 2,

Gazprom Aims to be Top Gas Marketer

Feb 23, 2006

Russian natural gas company OAO Gazprom has set its sights on becoming one of the top 15 natural gas marketers in the U.S., www.marketwatch.com reported. The

Lebanon Plans for Floating LNG Plant

Feb 23, 2006

Lebanon is planning to establish a floating Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) plant to feed natural gas directly to the country's power stations. Lebanon has been trying

MMS: Gulf Recovery Still Slow

Feb 23, 2006

According to the U.S. Minerals Management Service, the recovery of U.S. Gulf of Mexico oil and natural gas production after the storms of 2005 again showed little progress over the past two weeks.

Congressman Urges Navy Support on Sub Sales

Feb 23, 2006

A Connecticut congressman whose district includes a major submarine manufacturer, said the U.S. Navy should do more to support President George W. Bush's plan

Curtiss-Wright Awarded $14.6M in Contracts

Feb 23, 2006

Curtiss-Wright Corporation announced it has been awarded $14.6 million of contracts from Northrop Grumman Newport News to design and manufacture engineered pumps

NOAA Awards Hydrographic Survey Contracts

Feb 23, 2006

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) stated that it awarded five-year contracts, totaling $50 million each, to five hydrographic

National Maritime Day Set for May 22

Feb 23, 2006

A little known American commemorative date is approaching on May 22. Working behind the scenes, a group of Washington, D.C., maritime industry officials hope

Ferry Master Convicted of COLREGS Violation

Feb 23, 2006

Maritime New Zealand stated that the former master of the Cook Strait ferry Aratere was convicted of failing to navigate the ferry in accordance with

Weist Promoted at Crowley

Feb 23, 2006

Crowley announced that Bob Weist has been promoted to director of inland operations for the company's Puerto Rico/Caribbean liner services group effective March 15.

DPW Controversy Continues

Feb 23, 2006

In its daily press briefing, the White House included a lengthy discussion of the process that led to the Administration’s approval of the acquisition by Dubai Ports World (DPW) of U.

Stolt-Nielsen to Buy 3 Used Tanker Ships

Feb 23, 2006

The AP has reported that Stolt-Nielsen SA is buying three used tanker ships for about $40 million. The company said its wholly owned subsidiary, Stolt-Nielsen Transportation Group,

Vinashin Wins Contracts

Feb 23, 2006

Reports indicate that the Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (Vinashin) inked 18 contracts with both domestic and foreign partners in Ha Noi on Feb. 22.

Johnson Promoted to Manager at Crowley

Feb 23, 2006

Crowley announced that effective March 15, 2006, Barbara Johnson has been promoted to manager of port and terminal operations for Crowley's Gulfport terminal

This Day in U.S. Naval History

Feb 23, 2006

From the Navy News Service 1795 - The U.S. Navy Office of Purveyor of Supplies is established. This is officially recognized as the Navy Supply Corps Birthday.

Keppel secures contract for Qatargas LNG carriers

Feb 23, 2006

Keppel Shipyard Limited (Keppel Shipyard) has entered an Alliance Service Agreement for the drydocking of a fleet of Moss Rosenburg (MOSS) type of Liquefied Natural

Kursiu links Sweden, Germany and Lithuania

Feb 23, 2006

Short-sea operator Kursiu Linija has started a new service linking Hamburg and Bremerhaven in Germany to Ahus, the largest container port in south-eastern Sweden.

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