Tuesday, January 16, 2007 Maritime News

BIMCO to Hold Tanker Seminar

Jan 16, 2007

BIMCO will hold a tanker seminar on March 6-7 in collaboration with the Dubai Shipping Agents Association. BIMCO Courses has, for the last 21 years, staged a large number of courses and seminars.

Germanischer Lloyd Restructures Maritime Services

Jan 16, 2007

Germanischer Lloyd has restructured its Maritime Services. In order to respond even better to client requests the classification society has optimized its workflows.

Merrimac Awarded Order For Military Satellite

Jan 16, 2007

Merrimac Industries, Inc. announced that it has received an order for $430,000 to supply several Multi-Mix Microtechnology products a military communications satellite program.

Jones Act – State and Federal Proceedings

Jan 16, 2007

In an unpublished decision, the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that it is inappropriate to dismiss an employer’s federal court action against

SeaArk Marine Announces Promotion

Jan 16, 2007

Willie Brennon was promoted to Manufacturing Manager of SeaArk Marine, Inc. on December 1st, 2006. Mr. Brennon is a 30 year veteran of the company, most

Philippine Govt Seeks Expansion of RoRo Facility

Jan 16, 2007

The Philippine government seeks to boost the fleet of RoRo vessels to cover unserved routes throughout the country, according to the Maritime Industry Authority.

U.S. Labor Seeks Ban on Some Foreign Ship Parts

Jan 16, 2007

The Metal Trades Department of the AFL-CIO has sued the U.S. Coast Guard over allowing domestic shipyards to use preassembled foreign ship parts and engines, Ron Ault,

Oil, Gas Industry Push Deeper

Jan 16, 2007

The oil and gas expanded the offshore drilling frontier in the Gulf of Mexico. Already one of the most explored basins in the world, the Gulf of Mexico’s deepest

Shipbuilders Exports to Increase in 2007

Jan 16, 2007

According to reports, Korean shipbuilders are forecast to enjoy an 18 percent increase in exports this year because of strong demand for high-priced ships and other products.

Verret Shipyard Building Another for Blessy

Jan 16, 2007

Ted Verret reports that his family’s Plaquamine Louisiana shipyard will be sea trialing the new Blessey Marine push boat M/V Capt. Lance Dragon next week with a scheduled February 1 delivery.

Climax Elects Liebermann as Chairman of the Board

Jan 16, 2007

Climax Portable Machine Tools, Inc., a global provider of comprehensive, on-site machining solutions, announces the election of Thomas R. Liebermann as Chairman of the Board.

VT Group to Supply OPVs

Jan 16, 2007

The Support Services and Shipbuilding Company, will make an immediate start on the program with the first of the three Ocean Patrol Vessels (OPVs), which are approximately 100 metres in length,

Peters Named New President of ASA

Jan 16, 2007

The American Shipbuilding Association (ASA) announces that Mr. Mike Petters, President of Northrop Grumman Newport News, Newport News, VA, has been elected Chairman

PRISCO Starts Construction of Gas Carrier

Jan 16, 2007

Construction of a gas carrier for MOL/K Line/PRISCO began at Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding in the city of Chiba, Japan. Currently underway is the assembly

VT Group Signs $600m Oman Ship Contract

Jan 16, 2007

VT Group (VT), the Support Services and Shipbuilding Company, has signed a contract with the Government of Oman to supply three Ocean Patrol Vessels (OPVs) for the Royal Navy of Oman.

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