Tuesday, April 25, 2006 Maritime News

Houston Conducts Oil Spill Response Drill

Apr 25, 2006

Local, state and federal agencies are holding an oil spill response exercise at the Port of Houston, April 25-26. The exercise scenario simulates an explosion,

Panama Announces Expansion

Apr 25, 2006

The Chairman of the Panama Canal Authority's (ACP) Board of Directors announced its recommendation to build a new lane along the Panama Canal that will double capacity and allow more traffic.

Pakistani Admiral Becomes Commander of Maritime Task Force

Apr 25, 2006

Pakistan Navy's Vice Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Mohammad Haroon Hi, addresses the crowd during a change of command ceremony for Commander Combined Task Force

Missing Chinese Ship Confirmed Sunk

Apr 25, 2006

A Chinese cargo ship which was reported missing in the Bohai Sea of north China over two months ago has been found sunk in the sea with 10 people aboard missing, local maritime authorities said.

Aker Yards to Build PSVs for Greatship Limited

Apr 25, 2006

Greatship (India) Limited, wholly owned subsidiary of The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited, Mumbai India, has confirmed an agreement with Aker Yards,

Sadler Rejoins Lloyd’s Register

Apr 25, 2006

Richard Sadler is rejoining the Lloyd’s Register Group as Director of Operations for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) after two years with the Royal Bank of Scotland.

Keppel FELS: Bright Future for Offshore Drilling Rigs

Apr 25, 2006

The Washington Times has reported that the boom in Singapore's offshore oil and gas rig industry is expected to last another decade. Keppel FELS, says energy

State Plans to Reduce Ship Emissions

Apr 25, 2006

An ambitious new blueprint by the California Air Resources Board for reducing port pollution statewide would cut emissions from cruise and cargo ships visiting

Vinashin to Invest $18.9M in Shipyard Project

Apr 25, 2006

The Viet Nam Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (Vinashin) recently announced it would invest $18.9m in the construction of a shipyard in the southernmost province of Ca Mau.

POSCO to Reset Steel Prices

Apr 25, 2006

POSCO is rearranging its steel prices in response to fluctuating international prices and domestic demand. On May 1, the steel producer will lift prices of mini-mill products,

Study: Puget Sound Ferries Terror Target

Apr 25, 2006

The Puget Sound ferry system is believed to be the most likely target of maritime terrorism in the country, The Herald reported. The FBI's Threat Monitoring

Vietnam, Japan Sign Shipbuilding Contract

Apr 25, 2006

The Viet Nam Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (VINASHIN) signed a contract to build two 56,200-tonne cargo ships for its Japanese partners in Ha Noi on April 21.

Dive Planned at B.C. Ferry Wreck Site

Apr 25, 2006

Canadian investigators, trying to determine the cause of last month's fatal ferry sinking on the Pacific coast, will launch another probe of the underwater wreck site.

Critics Blast Malibu LNG Proposal

Apr 25, 2006

Critics of a proposed floating liquefied natural gas terminal off the Ventura Coast outnumbered supporters by more than 2-1 during a public hearing in Malibu.

Northrop Grumman Reports 1Q Results

Apr 25, 2006

Northrop Grumman Corporation reported first quarter 2006 income from continuing operations of $357 million, or $1.02 per diluted share, compared with $398 million, or $1.

Panama Canal Details $5.25B Expansion Plans

Apr 25, 2006

The Chairman of the Panama Canal Authority's (ACP) Board of Directors announced recently its recommendation to build a new lane along the Panama Canal that will double capacity and allow more traffic.

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