Monday, September 17, 2007 Maritime News

RoRo Shortage Hits Car Trade

Sep 17, 2007

While the Chinese automotive sector is experiencing double-digit growth, Chinese finished vehicle exporters are facing stiff competition and ongoing logistics challenges

Royal Caribbean Floats Out Independence of the Seas

Sep 17, 2007

In less than a year, Royal Caribbean International's Independence of the Seas will make its debut in Southampton, England where she will be the largest ship ever to be home-ported in Europe.

Karmsund Awarded $107m Contract

Sep 17, 2007

Oil services firm Ezra Holdings said that it has awarded a shipbuilding contract to Norway's Karmsund Maritime Service AS. The vessel will be delivered in the first quarter of 2010,

Versar, Awarded $3m Contract

Sep 17, 2007

Versar was awarded a five-year contract to provide technical support to MarAd in addressing ecological issues associated with its mission of providing and supervising

Expansion Locks Bidding Process Moves Ahead

Sep 17, 2007

Representatives from some 60 companies and 18 countries participated in an informational meeting regarding the prequalification process for bidding on the design

TSA and Coast Guard Conduct Security Exercise

Sep 17, 2007

The Transportation Security Administration and the U.S. Coast Guard will facilitate a port security exercise today in Wilmington, N.C. to evaluate preparedness,

Japan Plans Emission Rules

Sep 17, 2007

The Japanese transport ministry will develop fuel-efficiency standards for large ships over the next three years to cut carbon dioxide emissions, sources said.

Texas Taking Bids on Offshore Wind Leases

Sep 17, 2007

The Texas General Land Office is accepting bids for the right to produce energy in the Gulf of Mexico. This is the first time in the U.S. that leases for offshore

Technip Awarded Contract for Enfield Development

Sep 17, 2007

Technip has been awarded by Woodside Energy Limited a contract for the Enfield development. This field is located offshore Australia at a water depth of 550m.

Dockwise Plans Oslo Listing

Sep 17, 2007

According to Dow Jones Dockwise Ltd. will launch an initial public offering on the Oslo Stock Exchange by Oct. 12. The IPO will give Dockwise shareholders 3i Group (III.

VT Halmatic Hands Over RIBs

Sep 17, 2007

VT Halmatic will hand over the first of a new series of advanced rigid inflatable command boats to the French Marine Commandos next month. The first-of-class

VT Halmatic Launches Patrol Craft Designs

Sep 17, 2007

VT Halmatic has launched a series of new fast patrol craft designs that are already attracting worldwide interest. The designs range from 16m. to 29m. and are versatile,

SMIT Acquires GB Diving

Sep 17, 2007

SMIT acquired all shares of GB Holding B.V., the parent company of the subsidiaries GB Diving B.V. (oil & gas) and GB Diving -Inshore B.V. (civil). GB Diving

Newfoundland to Take Offshore Stake

Sep 17, 2007

The Canadian province of Newfoundland plans to take a 10% stake in new oil and gas projects off its coastline, Forbes reported. The demand was contained in the

Underwater Surveillance and Protection

Sep 17, 2007

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace (KDA) signed a contract with the Norwegian Ministry of Defence (MoD) for Underwater Surveillance and Protection. Kongsberg by KDA

VT Halmatic Launches New Patrol Craft Designs

Sep 17, 2007

VT Halmatic launched a series of new fast patrol craft designs. The designs range from 16m to 29m and are designed to be versatile, multi-role platforms optimized

BAE Systems Awarded Contract

Sep 17, 2007

BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair, San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $19.3m firm-fixed-price, time & material contract to provide Service Craft Overhaul (SCO) aboard the U.

WSF Onboard With Last Call

Sep 17, 2007

Washington State Ferries has purchased the Last Call Marine system for use in every wheelhouse of their operational fleet. Last Call was developed and is manufactured by S.

Navy Rolls Out New Mine Warfare Mission Package

Sep 17, 2007

The Navy rolled out its new Mine Warfare Mission Package for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) in a ceremony on Sept. 14 at the ARINC Engineering Services facility

RIL to Invest into Shipbuilding, Dredging

Sep 17, 2007

The Reliance Group is set to make an investment in shipbuilding and dredging with two separate companies. Sources said the petroleum-to-retail giant is expected

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