Tuesday, May 23, 2006 Maritime News

Carnival, Pilots Disagree on Ships' Volumes

May 23, 2006

Carnival Corp. filed suit against the Virginia Pilot Association this week, seeking to recoup about $350,000 in what it says are overcharges by the pilots, which

LNG Projects Clear FERC Review

May 23, 2006

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) staff recently said two proposed liquefied natural gas import terminals on the Mississippi coast would not significantly harm the environment,

Tug Catches Fire

May 23, 2006

According to reports, Pacific Reliance, a tug owned by Crowley Towing, was pushing a barge on the Hudson River when it experienced an engine compartment fire.

Sumatec Buys Two Tankers

May 23, 2006

Sumatec Resources Bhd has ordered two units of 8,000 dwt double-hull product oil tanker from a Chinese shipyard for $11.6 million each. In a statement to Bursa Malaysia on May 22,

Double Hull Tankers Announces Results

May 23, 2006

Double Hull Tankers, Inc. announced results for the period from January 1 to March 31, 2006. Total revenues for this period were $24.2 million and net income was $11.

Wave Damages Ferry

May 23, 2006

Brittany Ferries was forced to divert its flagship vessel to a port in northern France last night after it was hit by a freak wave that smashed a cabin window and flooded several cabins.

Strike Idles Ferries

May 23, 2006

Norwegian commuters sat in bigger traffic jams than usual on Monday, after a nationwide ferry strike halted service on routes that usually carry thousands of passengers.

Funding Approved for China LNG Project

May 23, 2006

Newbridge Capital LLC, one of Asia's largest private equity funds, has signed an agreement to invest up to $200m in Xinjiang Guanghui's Liquefied Natural Gas

Kursiu Linija Joins Forces with Eimskip

May 23, 2006

Kursiu Linija has sold a fifty percent share of its equity to Icelandic transport company Eimskip. The deal gives Kursiu Linija resources to continue its growth

Alion Acquires Micro Analysis & Design

May 23, 2006

Alion Science and Technology, a technology solutions provider for government and industry, has acquired Boulder, Col., - based Micro Analysis & Design (MA&D),

J. Ray McDermott Selects Proliance Software

May 23, 2006

Meridian Systems, a provider of enterprise project management software for optimizing capital projects, programs and facilities, announced that J. Ray McDermott (J.

Trico Marine Names New Senior VP

May 23, 2006

Trico Marine Services, Inc. announces the appointment of Larry D. Francois as Senior Vice President of Operations. Prior to joining Trico, Francois served as President of Seabulk Offshore,

Navy's Newest Naval Coastal Warfare Squadron Commissioned

May 23, 2006

A commissioning ceremony was held May 20 for Naval Coastal Warfare Squadron (NCWRON) 4 at Hospital Point Park at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Va. The pennant

MSD 71 Supports Maritime Security Operations

May 23, 2006

Forward deployed Sailors attached to Mobile Security Detachment (MSD) 71 are currently deployed to Iraq’s two critical oil platforms, the Al Basrah (ABOT) and Khawr Al Amaya (KAAOT) oil terminals,

Manitowoc Awarded Navy Contract

May 23, 2006

According to reports, Manitowoc Co. signed a contract worth $360m with the Navy to build a new system designed to move equipment between ships and the shore.

IMO Makes Progress on Goal Based Standards

May 23, 2006

The 81st session of the IMO's Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 81), which was held this week, has agreed and continued its work in developing Goal Based New

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