Tuesday, September 11, 2007 Maritime News

Zim to Spend $1.36b on Container Ships

Sep 11, 2007

Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. announced last week it would buy up to eight new mega container ships for $170m each, for a total of $1.36b. The

Burger Boat Launches Areti I

Sep 11, 2007

The Burger Boat Company launched Areti I on September 9, 2007. Areti I is the first of two identical 127-ft. (38.7m) tri-deck yachts to be launched this year,

Awilco Awarded Additional Option at Yantai Raffles

Sep 11, 2007

Awilco Offshore ASA (AWO) has been awarded an option to build a possible fifth semi submersible drilling rig at Yantai Raffles Shipyard. The option can be exercised until end December 2008,

Seaspan, Cosco Agree to $1.9b Lease

Sep 11, 2007

According to Bloomberg, Seaspan Corp., will lease eight container vessels to a unit of China Cosco Holdings Co. for $1.9b. Cosco Container Lines Co., will pay a daily fee of $55,

Genco to Sell Handymax Vessel

Sep 11, 2007

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited announced that it has reached an agreement to sell the Genco Commander, a 1994-built Handymax vessel to Dan Sung Shipping Co.

Rodriguez: Small Yard Can Do

Sep 11, 2007

Joey Rodriguez was visiting one of the Gulf Coast�s major shipyards recently. Admiring the huge expanse of space with its several big Manitowoc cranes capable of lifting many tons,

Northrop Grumman Wins Sub Repair and Maintenance Contract

Sep 11, 2007

Northrop Grumman Newport News subsidiary AMSEC was awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy for submarine work in San Diego. U.S. Navy Photo Northrop Grumman

Giuseppe Bottiglieri Buys Two Bulk Carriers

Sep 11, 2007

Giuseppe Bottiglieri purchased two more newbuildings at Chinese shipyard Jiangsu Yangzijiang. The President of Giuseppe Bottiglieri di Navigazione SpA shipowning

Sea Recovery selects Martinez Marine Service

Sep 11, 2007

Sea Recovery Corporation has appointed Martinez Marine as its sole Caribbean distributor for sales, service and warranty claims. Martinez Marine, a leading dealer of boating hardware,

Fratelli Cosulich Mourns Loss of Chairman

Sep 11, 2007

Callisto Gerolimich Cosulich, chairman of the multi-faceted shipping group Fratelli Cosulich, passed away on September 5, 2007, at the age of 95. Callisto Cosulich

ACP Requests Proposals for Pacific Entrance Dredging

Sep 11, 2007

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has released its request for proposal (RFP) for the Canal’s Pacific entrance dredging. Different from the dry excavation, this

ACP Issues RFP for Massive Dredging Project

Sep 11, 2007

In a move that will set in motion the next phase of its Expansion Program, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has released its request for proposal (RFP) for the Canal’s Pacific entrance dredging.

Governor Carcieri Visits OceanTech Expo

Sep 11, 2007

Rhode Island Governor Donald L. Carcieri took time from his busy schedule to visit with the exhibitors and delegates of the OceanTech Expo (OTE), which was held from September 5-7,

EU Project IMPROVE Aims to Build Better Ships

Sep 11, 2007

The EU-funded IMPROVE project is developing three next generation ship designs in an effort to keep the competitiveness of European shipbuilding afloat. As

Vinashin Plans Investment

Sep 11, 2007

According to reports, Vinashin has obtained the go-ahead from central Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa province to invest in series of industrial parks and urban projects in Cam Ranh Bay.

Boeing Wins Navy Contract

Sep 11, 2007

The Boeing Co., Anaheim, Calif., is being awarded $21.3m contract modification under previously awarded contract (N00030-07-C-0002) to exercise options for TRIDENT II (D5) Navigation Subsystem.

This Day in Naval History - Sept. 11

Sep 11, 2007

From the Navy News Service 1814 - In the Battle of Lake Champlain, Commodore Thomas Macdonough defeats a British Squadron. 1939 - USS Bear (AG 29) is commissioned by the U.

ITT to Provide Night Vision to Navy and Coast Guard

Sep 11, 2007

ITT Corporation has received a contract to provide night vision equipment to the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard through 2012. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, Crane, Ind.

Veson Nautical Opens New Office

Sep 11, 2007

Veson Nautical announced at the 23rd Asia-Pacific Petroleum Conference (APPEC) the opening of its newest location in Singapore and the addition of Jesse DiIanni,

Coast Guard Cutters Reach Construction Milestones

Sep 11, 2007

The stern is landed on NSC 2. The lift marks the 34th unit erected on board Waesche. Northrop Grumman Corporation reached construction milestones on two U.

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