Thursday, May 11, 2006 Maritime News

SeaMobile Buys MTN for $168m

May 11, 2006

According to reports, SeaMobile, a Seattle company that provides cellular and wireless service on cruise and cargo ships, acquired a Florida-based competitor,

Chemoil Introduces Low Sulphur Barge to Rotterdam Market

May 11, 2006

In recent weeks, AFT-Chemoil has seen increasing interest and activity in the Rotterdam low sulphur bunker market. The company has introduced a dedicated

Seamobile Acquires MTN

May 11, 2006

SeaMobile, Inc. has acquired Maritime Telecommunications Network, Inc. (MTN), a provider of satellite-based broadband communications and networking services for the maritime industry.

M Ship Co. Announces Navy Contract

May 11, 2006

M Ship Co recently announced the U.S. Navy's Office of Naval Research has awarded the firm a $750,000 contract, including options, to validate the potential of the innovative M-hull technology.

Ship Company Leaves Philadelphia

May 11, 2006

A Norfolk, Va.-based ship repair company, which once promised enterprise and hundreds of jobs for Chester and Philadelphia, will close the last of its Philadelphia operations in July.

S.F. Ferry Crash Investigation Still Underway

May 11, 2006

The U.S. Coast Guard investigation into a ferry crash at San Francisco's Pier 43 on May 6 is still continuing. A Baylink ferry bound for Vallejo crashed into Pier 43 shortly before 4:30 p.

Singapore Navy Launches Stealth Frigate

May 11, 2006

The Republic of Singapore Navy ( RSN) launched its sixth stealth frigate, RSS Supreme, at the Singapore Technologies Marine shipyard on May 9. According to a

Smit Internationale N.V. Share Split

May 11, 2006

During the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, Smit Internationale N.V. announced that it plans to proceed with the splitting of its ordinary shares. The

BOURBON Releases 1Q Results

May 11, 2006

BOURBON's first quarter 2006 revenues totaled $219m, an increase of 21.5% compared with the same period in 2005 (14.7 % at constant exchange rates). In its Offshore Division,

Bush Supports Congress’ Drilling Plan

May 11, 2006

President George W. Bush on recently said he was open to pending proposals in Congress to expand oil and natural gas leasing in federal waters provided it was at least 100 miles offshore.

ConocoPhillips Set on LNG Pans

May 11, 2006

According to The Daily Advertiser, ConocoPhillips has no intentions of altering its plans to build an open-loop liquefied natural gas terminal off the southwest

Order Placed with China for Tankers

May 11, 2006

Petroleos de Venezuela SA said it will buy 18 oil tankers from China for $1.3b as South America's largest oil firm seeks to boost exports to Asia. Orders

Canada – Recommendations re Queen of Surrey Fire

May 11, 2006

Transport Canada issued stated that it is committed to reviewing international marine regulations and standards for fixed fire-extinguishing systems as recommended

FMC – Complaint Allowed Following Successful Arbitration

May 11, 2006

Vacating the dismissal order issued by an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) ruled that a complainant should be allowed an

Manitowoc Reaches Agreement On Options for Lighterage System

May 11, 2006

The Manitowoc Company, Inc. announced that it has signed a contract with the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Department of the U.S. Navy, on options

Radio Holland Group Now Officially Part of Imtech N.V.

May 11, 2006

Radio Holland Group B.V. and Imtech N.V. (technical services provider in Europe) announce that the intended acquisition of Radio Holland Group, international specialist

Marinette Marine Wins Navy Deal

May 11, 2006

Marinette Marine Corp., Marinette, Wis., is being awarded $125,968,000 to exercise an option under a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00025-03-C-0002)

Concordia Orders 2 Tankers

May 11, 2006

Concordia Maritime's and Brodosplit shipyard's boards have issued final approval of the newbuilding contract for vessels number seven and eight in Concordia Maritimes P-MAX-series.

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