Monday, August 28, 2006 Maritime News

KDB to Unveil Daewoo Sale Plan in 2007

Aug 28, 2006

Reuters reported that Korea Development Bank (KDB), a top shareholder in Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co. Ltd. , will announce in early 2007 a plan to sell the world's No.

FAU Receives $2m ONR Grant to Design and Build Prototype

Aug 28, 2006

Florida Atlantic University's SeaTech - Institute for Ocean and Systems Engineering in Dania Beach, which is part of the College of Engineering and Computer Science,

New Royal Australian Navy Patrol Boats Named

Aug 28, 2006

The Naming Ceremony for the eighth and ninth Armidale Class Patrol Boats to be launched was held at the Austal shipyard in Henderson, Western Australia. Fourteen

Tasmanian Ferry Docks for Final Time

Aug 28, 2006

The Spirit of Tasmania III has docked in Devonport for the final time. The Sydney-to-Devonport ferry made a low-key entrance to northern Tasmania on Monday,

DryShips Up on Vessel Buy

Aug 28, 2006

AP reported that shares of DryShips Inc. jumped on Friday, after the company said it was buying a Panamax carrier, expanding its fleet to 34 dry-bulk vessels,

Odyssea Marine Releases Information on Vessel Fire

Aug 28, 2006

On August 11, the M/V Odyssea Voyager, a 195-ft. dive support vessel owned by Odyssea Marine, Inc., and operated by Odyssea’s North Bank Towing Division, was

Euronav Buys Newbuilding Suezmaxes

Aug 28, 2006

Euronav NV has signed a contract to acquire the resale of two double-hull 159,000 dwt Suezmaxes under construction at Samsung Heavy Industries (Samsung), Koje Island,

Libya Acquires New Tankers

Aug 28, 2006

Libya Wednesday took delivery of three new oil tankers at its port hosting the Refining Company in Zaouia, as part of ceremonies marking the 37th anniversary of

Malaysia to Strengthen Shipbuilding, Repair Sector

Aug 28, 2006

According to reports, aimed at stemming the outflow of capital for the acquisition of marine transport products, especially ships, the Malaysian Government

Navy to Commission Submarine Texas

Aug 28, 2006

Sailors stationed aboard the Pre Commissioning Unit (PCU) Texas (SSN 775) stands topside as she gets underway from Naval Station Norfolk. Texas is the second

PHA Commission Considers $9.9m Share of Dredging Project

Aug 28, 2006

The Port Commission of The Portof Houston Authority will consider funding a $9.9m share of a Houston Ship Channel dredging and maintenance project and several

Construction of LPD 21 New York Progresses

Aug 28, 2006

The amphibious transport dock ship Pre Commissioning Unit (PCU) New York (LPD 21) under construction in Northrop Grumman Ship the shipyard. It is the fifth

Saigon Shipmarin to Build First Vessels for Export

Aug 28, 2006

The Saigon Shipbuilding and Maritime Industry Company (Saigon Shipmarin) signed a contract with Japan's Kanematsu Corp. to build two 6,500-ton cargo vessels. The

USACE Releases Actions for Change

Aug 28, 2006

The commander of the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) signed and released the 12 Actions for Change, a set of actions that the Corps will focus on to transform its priorities,

Court Upholds Columbia River Dredging Project

Aug 28, 2006

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that the 2003 Final Supplemental Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Impact Statement prepared

Stolt-Nielsen taps Veson for Operations System

Aug 28, 2006

Veson Nautical, a U.S.-based maritime software developer, said that Stolt-Nielsen Transportation Group (SNTG) selected Veson Nautical’s Integrated Maritime Operations

China to Invest Boats to Update Offshore Rescue System

Aug 28, 2006

The China Rescue and Salvage Bureau announced plans to update its offshore rescue system. Operational by 2010, the new system will mean rescue vessels will be

USCG Investigates Towboat Groundings

Aug 28, 2006

The U.S. Coast Guard investigated three separate towboat-related groundings on the lower Mississippi River yesterday that prompted the closure of parts of the river.

New Leader for NUWC

Aug 28, 2006

Rear Adm. John Elnitsky assumed command Friday of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, which conducts research and development for submarines and other underwater vessels and weapons.

Aker Yards to Build for Island Offshore

Aug 28, 2006

Aker Yards signed a contract with Island Offshore in Ulsteinvik, Norway, to deliver one UT 712 L anchor handling tug supply vessel and one UT 776 CD platform supply vessel.

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