Friday, May 19, 2006 Maritime News

IMO- Extension of Service Intervals for an Inflatable Liferaft

May 19, 2006

The IMO issued a Circular forwarding a communication received from the Government of Denmark stating that the service interval for the new type of inflatable

Vinashin Gets Nod for Restructuring

May 19, 2006

The Government Office announced a proposal to establish the Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Economic Group (Vinashin Group) by restructuring the Viet Nam Shipbuilding

SBM Offshore Raises Net Income Expectations

May 19, 2006

SBM Offshore N.V. announced that it has raised its 2006 net income expectations from the $165m originally forecast in January of this year to $185m. This

Port of Los Angeles Commits $3.12m to Projects

May 19, 2006

The Board of Harbor Commissioners this week approved spending $3.12 million over the next year on 16 customer projects aimed at reducing air emissions. In total,

Port of Vancouver, USA Steps up to Biodiesel Challenge

May 19, 2006

The Port of Vancouver USA is one of the first ports in the nation to replace regular diesel fuel with environmentally-friendly biodiesel for use in its own vehicles and heavy equipment.

USCG Announces Next Award Term for ICGS

May 19, 2006

The U.S. Coast Guard announced the continuation to January 2011 of its Integrated Deepwater System program which is being implemented by Integrated Coast Guard Systems (ICGS).

Cunard's Queen Victoria Keel Laying Ceremony Takes Place in Italy

May 19, 2006

A ceremony marking the keel laying for Cunard Line's Queen Victoria was held today at the Marghera shipyard of Fincantieri near Venice, Italy. The second largest Cunarder ever built,

Better DredgesAcquires W&S Dredge Manufacturer

May 19, 2006

Better Dredges, Inc., an affiliate of Dredging Supply Company, Inc., recently acquired W&S Dredge Manufacturer, a Michigan-based manufacturer, to expand its dredge product line.

Northeast Gateway Energy Bridge LNG DWP

May 19, 2006

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued a Notice stating that the draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) for the Northeast Gateway Energy Bridge LLC liquefied

BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair Awarded Contract

May 19, 2006

BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair, Norfolk, Va., is being awarded a $27,947,320 cost-plus-award-fee contract for drydocking selected restricted availabilities and

DieselHouse Opened by HRH Crown Prince Frederik

May 19, 2006

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark officially opened MAN B&W Diesel’s new five-star attraction, DieselHouse, a technical and cultural experience

Cement Carrier Refloated Offshore of Ft. Lauderdale

May 19, 2006

The crew of the Spar Orion was able to refloat the vessel under the ship's power after running aground just west of the designated anchorage off Fort Lauderdale Beach, Fla.

Chief Engineer Indicted

May 19, 2006

The US Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas stated that the chief engineer of a foreign tanker has been indicted for conspiracy, making false statements,

Coast Guard Trains Iraqi Marines in Maritime Security Operations

May 19, 2006

The U.S. Coast Guard’s Pacific Tactical Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) 102 is teaching Iraqi marines valuable skills that will help them protect Iraqi

TEN Files Shelf Registration With the SEC

May 19, 2006

Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd. (TEN) announced that it filed a $300 million universal shelf registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on May 18,

AFL-CIO Metal Trades Dept. Seeks Ruling for Jones Act

May 19, 2006

The AFL-CIO Metal Trades Department (MTD), representing workers at Aker Shipyard in Philadelphia, has urged the U.S. Coast Guard to investigate the

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