Thursday, July 06, 2006 Maritime News

Eagle Bulk Shipping Increases Size of Credit Facility

Jul 06, 2006

Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc., has received a commitment from its lender, the Royal Bank of Scotland plc, to increase and amend its revolving credit facility to $450m from $330m.

Todd Shipyards Wins Navy Contract

Jul 06, 2006

Todd Shipyards Corporation announced that the U.S. Navy has awarded to its wholly owned subsidiary, Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation, a delivery order under its

POSCO to Up Ship Steel Output

Jul 06, 2006

POSCO plans to increase production facilities by 2009 to raise its annual production of steel for shipbuilding by 1.1 million tons to address a shortage in the domestic industry,

More Oil Rigs Leaving GoM

Jul 06, 2006

According to The Post Gazette, jack-up and deep-water rigs are leaving the Gulf of Mexico for more lucrative jobs elsewhere. This is expected to accelerate production declines in the Gulf,

Bay of Fundy Ferry Service to End

Jul 06, 2006

Bay Ferries Ltd. announced on June 30 that the Princess of Acadia will make its final three-hour trip between Digby and Saint John, N.B., on Oct. 31.High fuel prices

Vinashin to Build Three Tankers

Jul 06, 2006

The Vietnam Oil and Gas Corporation (PetroVietnam) on July 4 awarded a contract to the Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (Vinashin), for the construction of three 105,000-ton oil tankers.

Omega Delivers Two Product Tankers

Jul 06, 2006

Omega Navigation Enterprises Inc. on July 6 took delivery of two product tankers, which will be renamed Omega Princess and Omega Lady Sarah. Omega said so far it

Pragma, Maersk Oil Agree on $2.8M Deal

Jul 06, 2006

Pragma Systems announced it had agreed to a $2.8m contract with Maersk Oil North Sea to provide a technology support center. The three-year contract, with two one-year options,

OMSA Applauds Coast Guard Authorization Act

Jul 06, 2006

The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) applauds Congress for its passage of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2006 (HR 889), which contains

Pushing It: LeBeouf Bros. Towing

Jul 06, 2006

Jon Gonsoulin is not one to rest on his legacy. Jon’s grandfather, Earl, began working with the LeBeouf brothers back in 1946 and soon bought into the company. In time,

Germanischer Lloyd Opens Testing Laboratory

Jul 06, 2006

The examination of metallic materials and failure analysis for the sectors of ship operation systems, civil engineering, plant technology and machinery will now also be offered in Hamburg by GLP,

Aker Kvaerner Winds Frontier Drilling Contract

Jul 06, 2006

Aker Kvaerner has been awarded a contract with Frontier Drilling USA Inc. for delivery of a drilling equipment to the Frontier Peregrine II drillship. The total

Norsafe AS Workboat Completes Sea Trials

Jul 06, 2006

Norsafe AS reported exceptional bollard pull and low speed thrust using twin UltraJet 305HT waterjets coupled to twin Yanmar 340 bhp 6LYA-STP engines. The survey

Rolls-Royce Delivers Generator Sets to Korea Navy Destroyer

Jul 06, 2006

Rolls-Royce delivered the first three gas turbine generator sets which will provide the main electrical power system for the Republic of Korea Navy’s first 7,000-tonne destroyer, designated KDX-III.

RK 280 to be Launched as MAN 28/33D

Jul 06, 2006

The RK 280, previously developed and sold through the U.K. branch of MAN B&W Diesel, will be transferred to the headquarters in Augsburg and newly launched as an MAN 28/33D engine.

QinetiQ Launches ARKs for Hazardous Environments

Jul 06, 2006

QinetiQ recently launched a range of Appliqué Robotic Kits (ARKs) designed to convert the current in-service military JCB 4CXM or CAT320B families of vehicles into

QinetiQ Launches ARKs for Hazardous Environments

Jul 06, 2006

QinetiQ recently launched a range of Appliqué Robotic Kits (ARKs) designed to convert the current in-service military JCB 4CXM or CAT320B families of vehicles into

Simulated Exercise Completed in the Gulf of Finland

Jul 06, 2006

Thought to be the first of its kind in the world, Russia, Finland and Estonia all cooperated together as part of an EU funded long term project on Gulf of Finland

M.C.A. Approves Name Changes for Certifications

Jul 06, 2006

For many years the M.C.A. approved Professional Yachtmaster Certification with STCW basic safety training is¬sued by IYT has been confused with the recreational

Mobile Crane Operator, Inspector Classes Offered

Jul 06, 2006

North American Crane Bureau has multiple Mobile Crane Inspector and Operator safety training classes coming up soon. Mobile Crane Operator Training is set to start on Oct.

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