Friday, February 16, 2007 Maritime News

Diana Shipping Announces Sale of Capesize Vessel

Feb 16, 2007

Diana Shipping Inc., a global shipping transportation company specializing in dry bulk cargoes, today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with

Hearing on Short Sea Shipping

Feb 16, 2007

On February 15, the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure conducted a hearing

Kvichak Marine Delivers Catamarans

Feb 16, 2007

The all-aluminum cats, owned and operated by Luxury Marinas, are stationed at its El Conquistador Resort and Golden Door Spa in Las Croabas, PR. Designed by Crowther Multihulls,

Mecklenborg Testifies on Behalf of WCI to House Subcommittee

Feb 16, 2007

Daniel P. Mecklenborg, First Vice Chairman and General Counsel of Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) (and Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of Ingram Barge

Mackay Marine to Outfit RB-M Project

Feb 16, 2007

Marinette Marine Corporation (MMC) and Kvichak Marine Industries (KMI) have recently been awarded a $600m contract for the production of up to 250 Response

Höegh LNG to Sell LNG Carrier

Feb 16, 2007

Höegh LNG has agreed to sell its LNG carrier Höegh Galleon to Maverick LNG Holdings Ltd on private terms. The Vessel is scheduled to be delivered to its new owner between July and October 2007.

Aker Yards Reports Growth

Feb 16, 2007

Aker Yards ASA reported an EBITDA of $64.8m for the fourth quarter of 2006, an increase of 15 percent compared with the fourth quarter of 2005. The EBITDA result

Taiwan's New Name Changes Annoy China

Feb 16, 2007

What's in a name? Quite a bit if you're talking about China-Taiwan relations, reports the China Post. Reports said that China blasted Taiwan's president for

Inland Waterways Users Board

Feb 16, 2007

The US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking applications for membership on the Inland Waterways Users Board. The board advises the Corps on waterways construction

Coast Guard Commandant Gives State of Coast Guard Speech

Feb 16, 2007

In his State of the Coast Guard speech, Admiral Thad Allen, Commandant, US Coast Guard, laid out his vision for how the service would approach the challenges ahead.

ACL Holds Employee Service Recognition Awards

Feb 16, 2007

American Commercial Lines Inc. (ACL) announced the creation of a new service recognition program to honor employees that have completed 5 to 40 years of service with the Company.

Coast Guard Launches Local Education Effort

Feb 16, 2007

The Coast Guard signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Calcasieu Parish School Board Jan. 9, to put in place the first Coast Guard sponsored Partnership

Russian Shipbuilders Get Benefits

Feb 16, 2007

Russian Minister of Industry and Energy Viktor Khristenko intends to support the Russian shipbuilding industry through new legislation to prevent it from falling behind Western competitors.

APL Launches Mindanao Express Service in Philippines

Feb 16, 2007

APL announced the launch of a new twice-weekly service to cater for the growing global demand for Philippines produce. The Mindanao Express (MDX) will provide

Aker Yards Reports Strong Growth

Feb 16, 2007

Aker Yards ASA reported an EBITDA of NOK 401 million for the fourth quarter of 2006, an increase of 15 percent compared with the fourth quarter of 2005. The EBITDA

This Day in Naval History - Feb. 16

Feb 16, 2007

1815 - USS Constitution captures the British vessel Susannah. 1945 - Carrier aircraft from Vice Adm. Marc A. Mitscher's Task Force 58 strike Japanese installations around Tokyo.

Navy Reaches for Desired Strength by '08

Feb 16, 2007

With the Navy’s Fleet of the future established, and seeing cost-savings platforms being delivered to the Fleet, the Navy announced Feb. 5 the plan to reach an end strength number of 328,

Future of USCG Deepwater Clouded

Feb 16, 2007

In the wake of Coast Guard Commandant’s Thad Allen’s report to Congress regarding the Coast Guard and the 2008 budget, question linger as to the progress and future

MTU Logs French Navy Order

Feb 16, 2007

MTU Friedrichshafen has won the contract to supply the diesel electric propulsion systems for eight French frigates from the “FREMM” program (Frégates Européennes Multimissions).

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