Wednesday, April 05, 2006 Maritime News

PetroVietnam to Sign Oil Exploration Contract

Apr 05, 2006

PetroVietnam is to sign an oil exploration contract with US Pogo and Canada’s Keeper Resources on block 124 offshore of central Vietnam. Block 124 is located in Phu Khanh Basin covering a 6.

GPS for Sydney Ferries

Apr 05, 2006

According to the Daily Telegraph, 30 of the 31 ferries in Sydney had global position systems installed, which will help improve the way ferries dock at a destination.

Navy Secretary: U.S. Needs Cheaper Shipbuilding Alternatives

Apr 05, 2006

The U.S. needs a cheaper way to build new ships in small quantities, Navy secretary Donald Winter said on April 4. Winter said the Navy needs to provide more stability for shipyards,

Report: FBI, Coast Guard Clashed During Terrorism Drill

Apr 05, 2006

During the largest terrorism drill in U.S. history last year, the FBI and U.S. Coast Guard got into a tussle off the shores of Connecticut, fighting over how

Coast Guard Tours Rochester Ferry

Apr 05, 2006

The target date for the fast ferry to leave Rochester for good is still April 10. On April 4, the city and U.S. Coast Guard began preparations for the boat's departure.

Dolphin Offshore, NaftoGaz Sign MoU

Apr 05, 2006

Dolphin Offshore Enterprises (India) Ltd. signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with NaftoGaz, to work together on Engineering Procurement Installation and

Hyundai Mipo Awarded $216m Contract

Apr 05, 2006

Sources indicate that Gulf Energy Maritime (GEM) PJSC awarded a $216m ship building contract to Hyundai. The contract is for four high specifications, double hulled,

Vietnam to Launch Cargo Vessel

Apr 05, 2006

According to reports, Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (Vinashin) will launch a 53,000 ton-capacity vessel, in northern coastal Quang Ninh province on April 6.

GW Carrier Strike Group Underway for SOUTHCOM Deployment

Apr 05, 2006

USS George Washington (CVN 73) (GW) and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 departed Naval Station Norfolk April 4 as part of U.S. Southern Command’s (SOUTHCOM)

NTSB: Faulty Fuel-Injection to Blame for 2004 Fire

Apr 05, 2006

The National Transportation Safety Board determined that the probable cause of the fire on board the Shuttle Express II was a fractured, improperly installed

Guido Perla Delivers Inter-Island Alaskan Ferry

Apr 05, 2006

Guido Perla, Chairman of Guido Perla and Associates, announced the delivery of the M/V Stikine, a 197-ft. passenger-vehicle ferry, to Inter-Island Ferry Authority

MarAd Launches Short Sea Shipping Site

Apr 05, 2006

The U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) has initiated an Internet site devoted to Short Sea Shipping. MARAD also confirms the US Secretary of Transportation Norman Y.

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