Thursday, April 12, 2007 Maritime News

Rigdon Receives Rigdon Yellowfin

Apr 12, 2007

Larry Rigdon, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rigdon Marine, announced that Rigdon Marine Corporation has officially entered the Crewboat and Fast Supply

Cala Corp. Submits To Proposal to Build The UnderSea Resort Ships

Apr 12, 2007

Cala Corp. trading under the ticker of CCAA has submitted its proposal to Northrop Grumman Ship Systems for the construction of the first Undersea Resort Ships in history.

Ottawa Spends $324m for Coast Guard Vessels

Apr 12, 2007

The federal government followed through on a major budget promise on Thursday, announcing it will spend $324m to purchase six new vessels for the Canadian Coast Guard.

Coast Guard to Hold Change of Command

Apr 12, 2007

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Vigorous is scheduled to hold a change-of-command ceremony at the ship's homeport here. During the ceremony, Cmdr. Glenn Grahl will

Grounded Barge Capsized

Apr 12, 2007

The barge ITB-260 loaded with 3,324 tons of gravel capsized north of Gig Harbor, Wash., when the tide came in, causing the load of gravel to shift and eventually spill into the water.

Coast Guard Hosts Russian Federal Security Service

Apr 12, 2007

Rear Adm. Arthur E. Brooks, Commander Seventeenth Coast Guard District, receives Lt. Gen. A. A. Lebedev, Commander Northeast Border Directorate of the Federal Security Service of Russia,

Coast Guard Investigates Grounding of Bulk Carrier

Apr 12, 2007

U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Francisco is investigating the grounding of the 602-ft. Norweigan bulk carrier SPAR LYRA in the San Joaquin River. The SPAR LYRA

Horizon Lines Presented Award

Apr 12, 2007

Horizon Lines Inc.received Toyota Logistics Excellence Award for Quality in Export Marine for its outstanding quality performance. Specifically noted by Toyota

LNG-Fueled Ferries Powered by Rolls-Royce

Apr 12, 2007

Rolls-Royce gas fueled engines power five new ferries that went into service on two routes on the west coast of Norway in January 2007. Norway is dependent on

Bait Barge Operator Tapped at Port of LA

Apr 12, 2007

The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners has awarded a five-year contract to San Pedro Bait Company, Inc. to supply live bait in the Port of Los Angeles.

AXA Posts Growth in Marine and Aviation Business

Apr 12, 2007

The marine and aviation division of AXA Corporate Solutions continued to make substantial progress and grow market share in 2006, the Paris headquarters reports.

Jo Tankers Receives Charges from EU over Alleged Cartel

Apr 12, 2007

Norwegian tanker company Jo Tankers has confirmed it has received a statement of objections from the European Commission regarding an antitrust probe into bulk liquid shipping companies.

Donnelly Appointed President, Wärtsilä North America

Apr 12, 2007

Frank W. Donnelly has been appointed President, Wärtsilä North America, Inc. He is also continuing as Vice President, Power Plants in Wärtsilä North America.

Transpetro Inks Orders Tankers

Apr 12, 2007

Transpetro, a unit of Brazil's state-run oil firm Petroleo Brasileiro SA, signed contracts worth $866m for the construction of nine new oil tankers. The Rio

Malta-Registered Ship Engulfed by Flames

Apr 12, 2007

The engine room of a Maltese-registered ship transporting chemicals was engulfed by flames off the southwest coast of Ireland, seven and a half miles north of Brandon Head,

NCL Announces Temporary Withdrawal of Pride of Hawai`i

Apr 12, 2007

NCL Corporation announced the temporary withdrawal of Pride of Hawai`i from the Hawai`i market effective February 2008. The ship will be deployed to Europe

Collins to Speak At Maine Maritime Commencement

Apr 12, 2007

Maine Maritime Academy announced that U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) will address the graduating class at the college’s 64th commencement on May 5. Collins

A&B Forms Matson Global Subsidiary

Apr 12, 2007

Alexander & Baldwin, Inc., announced the formation of a new subsidiary, Matson Global Distribution Services, to expand its logistics service menu to include warehousing and distribution,

GL Sees 20-25% Revenue Contribution From Maritime Sector

Apr 12, 2007

Germanischer Llyod (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd expects the maritime sector to contribute 20 to 25 percent to its turnover in the region. Germanischer Llyod is a provider

Dubai Drydocks World Established

Apr 12, 2007

Dubai World has consolidated its drydocks and maritime business by bringing Dubai Drydocks, Al Jadaf Shipyard, Platinum Yachts FZ and Platinum Yacht Management

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