Monday, April 24, 2006 Maritime News

'Ghost Busters' Investigate Historic Ship

Apr 24, 2006

Specialists in paranormal research are investigating whether a historic whaling ship might be home to the ghost of a long-ago seafarer, according to an Associated Press report.

EBDG Supports BBSR’s New Research Vessel

Apr 24, 2006

Elliott Bay Design Group designed the modifications for the R/V Bank of Bermuda Atlantic Explorer; a 168-ft. research ship recently christened by the Bermuda Biological Station for Research (BBSR).

LR to Class World’s Largest LNG Ships

Apr 24, 2006

Lloyd’s Register is to class all six of the next series of large liquefied natural gas (LNG) ships ordered by Qatar Gas Transport Co Ltd (NALIKAT) for the fifth train of the Qatargas II project.

LR to Class World’s Largest LNG Ships

Apr 24, 2006

Lloyd’s Register is to class all six of the next series of large liquefied natural gas (LNG) ships ordered by Qatar Gas Transport Co Ltd (NALIKAT) for the fifth train of the Qatargas II project.

Vinashin to Invest $18.9m in Ca Mau Project

Apr 24, 2006

According to reports, Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (Vinashin) recently announced it would invest $18.9m in the construction of a shipyard in the southernmost province of Ca Mau.

BV Posts Strong Growth Again

Apr 24, 2006

Bureau Veritas announced strong growth in 2005, its tenth consecutive year of growth. BV increased turnover to $2 billion, up 16 percent over 2004. Bernard Anne,

Aker Kvaerner Subsea Tech wins Award

Apr 24, 2006

Officials with the 2006 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) have selected Aker Kvaerner's Multibooster subsea boosting technology to win an OTC.06 Spotlight on New Technology Award.

Keppel Deliver KFELS B Class Jackup

Apr 24, 2006

Keppel FELS Limited (Keppel FELS) will deliver a jackup to a wholly-owned subsidiary of SeaDrill Management (SeaDrill) on time and within budget. This is the

Oriskany On Course for Sinking

Apr 24, 2006

Decommissioned aircraft carrier USS Oriskany (CVA 34) sits in port at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, while undergoing necessary maintenance. The 32,000-ton, 888-ft.

Cat Ferry Delivered for Key West Express

Apr 24, 2006

Florida based operator Key West Express LLC, has taken delivery of its third Incat Crowther catamaran ferry for operation along the west coast of Florida between Fort Myers and Key West.

Indian Navy Patrol Vessel Sinks

Apr 24, 2006

An Indian Navy patrol vessel sank off the coast of Goa after a collision with a merchant carrier, an official release said in New Delhi on Saturday.

Bourbon Orders 56 PSVs

Apr 24, 2006

In line with its strategy in modern offshore, Bourbon is expanding its fleet with next-generation, innovative and high-productivity vessels to assist its oil

ONYX Special Services to Add ROV to Fleet

Apr 24, 2006

ONYX Special Services, soon to be Veolia Environmental Services, will be adding a DP2 ROV support vessel to its fleet, servicing the Gulf of Mexico. The RSV Toisa

Coast Guard Expels Ship from Port Canaveral

Apr 24, 2006

The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port expelled a vessel from Port Canaveral after Coast Guard marine inspectors found the vessel in violation of many serious safety standards.

Coast Guard, FBI and State Patrol Protect Washington Ferries

Apr 24, 2006

Recent media reports have highlighted the potential for the Washington State Ferries to be a potential terrorist target. At this time, there is no specific,

NOAA Research Vessel on Vegetarian Diet

Apr 24, 2006

The Huron Explorer, a 41-ft. former Coast Guard vessel now serving on the Great Lakes is the first modern U.S. research vessel to operate free of petroleum products.

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