Thursday, April 20, 2006 Maritime News

Venturi Wireless Solution Deployed by PetroCom

Apr 20, 2006

Venturi Wireless announced that PetroCom has deployed the Venturi optimization solution within its offshore cellular network. PetroCom operates a 100,000-square-mile

Tensions Mount as Survey Ships Depart

Apr 20, 2006

Tensions are escalating between Korea and Japan after the Japanese Coast Guard launched two maritime survey ships toward the East Sea on the afternoon of April 19.

TUI to Cut 2,000 Jobs at CP Ships

Apr 20, 2006

TUI AG plans to cut 2,000 jobs at the CP Ships cargo shipping company it acquired last year, Forbes reported. The job cuts will be spread across 200 CP Ships locations worldwide.

CNODC Acquires Offshore Block

Apr 20, 2006

China National Oil and Gas Exploration and Development Corp (CNODC), a unit of China’s CNPC, has acquired the exploration rights to an oil and gas block from Indonesia's PT Waropen Perkasa,

Canadian Military Prepare for Platform Threats

Apr 20, 2006

The Canadian military is working on defense strategies for offshore oil and gas platforms to prevent attacks that may cause severe consequences, Xinhua reported.

MISC Orders Chemical Tankers

Apr 20, 2006

According to The Edge Daily, MISC Bhd ordered four new chemical tankers from South Korea's STX Shipbuilding Co, for delivery in 2009. MISC gave no value for the orders.

Modular Cabins for Drilling Rigs

Apr 20, 2006

Aker Yards Piikkio has entered into contract with Leirvik Module Technology from Norway for the delivery of modular cabins for living quarters of drilling platforms.

Senator Introduces Port Security Bill

Apr 20, 2006

According to sources, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins said the government needs to do more to protect port cities such as Portland, Maine and she has introduced a bill

Canada Highlights Shortsea Shipping Strategy

Apr 20, 2006

Industry, stakeholders and members of the international community are meeting in Vancouver from April 18 to 20 to participate in the “North American Marine Conference

Hapag-Lloyd Joins Top 5

Apr 20, 2006

With its acquisition of CP Ships, it is said that Hapag-Lloyd now belongs to the Top 5 in global container shipping. In 2005, Hapag-Lloyd again increased its profit,

Indonesia's Arpeni Buys New Vessels

Apr 20, 2006

Arpeni Pratama Ocean Lines said it plans to invest $130 million to buy 24 vessels to strengthen its fleet this year. The company had additional equity amounting to $33.

Bluewater Purchases Vessel from Knutsen

Apr 20, 2006

Bluewater Energy Services B.V. announced the purchase by Bluewater of the MT Hanne Knutsen tanker from Knutsen OAS Shipping AS. Delivery to Bluewater is expected

Hampton Roads Coast Guard Change of Command

Apr 20, 2006

Sector Hampton Roads Change of Command Captain Patrick B. Trapp will relieve Captain Robert R. O'Brien, Jr. as Commander of Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads on April 21 at Nauticus.

Northrop Grumman to Support Navy Integrated Bridge Systems

Apr 20, 2006

Northrop Grumman Corporation has been selected to provide engineering and technical support for installed navigation and control systems on U.S. Navy ships.

MAN B&W to Power LNG Carriers

Apr 20, 2006

The Shipping Requisition Team has confirmed orders for six Q-max LNG carriers. Each vessel will be powered by two MAN B&W Diesel 7S70ME-C electronically controlled

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