Friday, November 16, 2007 Maritime News

OSHA to Hold Maritime Advisory Committee Meeting

Nov 16, 2007

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is holding an open meeting of the Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational

Enterprise Carrier Strike Group Performs Exercise

Nov 16, 2007

The Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine USS Miami (SSN 755) surfaces in the North Arabian Sea during an anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise

Palmali Launches Tanker

Nov 16, 2007

Palmali Group shipping company has put into operation a Suezmax tanker that replenished its overall fleet deadweight. The Company reported that the vessel was

VPT Attracts Panamax Vessels

Nov 16, 2007

The Visakhapatnam Port Trust (VPT), which is continuing its supremacy over other ports in cargo handling, is attracting a large number of Panamax vessels after

Global Ship Lease Postpones IPO

Nov 16, 2007

Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) announced that, based on unfavorable market conditions, it has decided to postpone its proposed initial public offering (IPO). The

SeeByte Ltd. Announces New Appointments

Nov 16, 2007

SeeByte Ltd., a Scottish software product company announces two new appointments to its technologies team based in Edinburgh. Since its founding in 2001, SeeByte

Royal Caribbean Cruises Implements Fuel Supplement

Nov 16, 2007

In an effort to deal with the sharp increase in fuel prices, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. announced the implementation of a fuel supplement of $5 per guest per

Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd. Takes Delivery of Fourth Capesize Vessel

Nov 16, 2007

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE: GNK) announced that it has taken delivery of the Genco Titus, a 177,000 dwt Capesize newbuilding. The Genco Titus is the

Aries Maritime Transport Limited Announces 3Q Results

Nov 16, 2007

Aries Maritime Transport Limited reported its financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. Revenues of $23.2m were recorded for the three months ended September 30,

Aker Kvaerner Wins China Contracts

Nov 16, 2007

Aker Kvaerner takes further strides into the Chinese market by signing two deals with China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC). One contract is for the

Globus Maritime Ltd. Announces 3Q Results

Nov 16, 2007

Globus Maritime Limited (AIM:GLBS), a marine transportation company that owns and operates Handymax and Panamax dry bulk ocean-going vessels, has announced its

Ships Collide Causing Damage at Lagos Port

Nov 16, 2007

A container ship, the MSC Pillar, which was on its way to Tin Can Island Port, has run into another ship on anchorage, inflicting severe damage on the vessel at the Lagos Port Complex, Apapa.

Navy’s Shipbuilding Budget Increased

Nov 16, 2007

The Navy will enjoy its biggest shipbuilding budget surge since the end of the Cold War — including money to speed production of submarines — under a $459.3b

BP Finds Major Gas Field

Nov 16, 2007

According to a Bloomberg report, BP Plc discovered a gas deposit in the Caspian Sea that may double production from the largest natural gas development in Azerbaijan.

Offshore Oil Exploration to Start Early 2009

Nov 16, 2007

Minister of Oil and Gas Affairs and Head of the National Oil and Gas Authority (NOGA) of Bahrain Dr. Abdulhussein Bin Ali Mirza has said that exploration and

This Day in Navy History

Nov 16, 2007

Nov. 16: 1776 - First salute to an American flag (Grand Union flag) flying from Continental Navy ship Andrew Doria, by Dutch fort at St. Eustatius, West Indies.

ACP Receives Statement of Qualifications for New Locks

Nov 16, 2007

In what will be the largest contract under the Panama Canal’s Expansion Program – to design and build the new locks – the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) received

CNOOC Signs $50m Deal with Aker

Nov 16, 2007

China National Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC) yesterday signed a $50 million contract with Norwegian company Aker Kvaerner ASA for deepwater drilling equipment supplies.

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