Monday, May 01, 2006 Maritime News

State Unveils Future for Ferries

May 01, 2006

Washington State Ferries officials presented their idea of what the future holds for the Kingston ferry terminal. Ridership on the Kingston-Edmonds route is

Port Security Raises Cost Concerns

May 01, 2006

While acknowledging concerns to the daunting problem of guarding America's ports, the government is pursuing new technology to protect the nation. But some business

Aviva Sells RAC Fleet Businesses

May 01, 2006

Aviva sold its RAC fleet businesses in a deal worth $159.3m. The deal involves a fleet of 27,000 vehicles, which have been bought by shipbuilding and support service group VT,

TOPAZ Explores Investment in Azerbaijan

May 01, 2006

A Topaz delegation consisting of Board Directors and Senior Management were in Azerbaijan in the Caspian region to hold discussions with State Oil Company Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR).

Natural Gas Economy Declining

May 01, 2006

On the brink of the 21st century, a group of energy experts peered into the future of natural gas, and what they saw was quite promising. To satisfy growing demand,

MISC Sees Record Freight Rates

May 01, 2006

Business Lines report that MISC Bhd has experienced its best performance over the past 20 years in the chemical shipping market. Freight rates for shipping chemicals

CNOOC Signs Deals in Kenya Exploration

May 01, 2006

CNOOC Ltd. has signed production-sharing contracts for six blocks in Kenya, marking the company's first exploration foray into East Africa. The agreement was signed by CNOOC Africa Ltd,

Remarks of FMC Chairman on Liner Shipping Outlook

May 01, 2006

The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) released the speech delivered by Chairman Steven R. Blust regarding the liner shipping market and regulatory change.

Delaware Bay Oil Spill Update

May 01, 2006

The owners/managers of the Bermuda Islander, a Netherlands registered 340-foot container vessel, have activated The O’Brien’s Group, a spill management consultant,

DHS Release Maritime Infrastructure Recovery Plan

May 01, 2006

The US Department of Homeland Security released the 63-page Maritime Infrastructure Recovery Plan. The plan provides a standardized procedure for restoration

Two New Reefer Vessels for Eimskip

May 01, 2006

Eimskip has entered into shipbuilding contracts for the construction of two reefer vessels. The investment is supporting the company strategy to be a supplier

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