Wednesday, December 12, 2007 Maritime News

Rigdon Delivers Grand Slam

Dec 12, 2007

Rigdon Marine Corporation (RMC), announced that Grand Slam, the fourth in the series of ten 4000 Class PSV was delivered by Bollinger Shipyards in Lockport, Louisiana.

Wärtsilä Wins UK Aircraft Carrier Contract

Dec 12, 2007

Wärtsilä will supply main diesel generating sets and their auxiliary and support systems for the Royal Navy's Future Aircraft Carriers. (Photo: Thales) Wärtsilä

Panama Canal Practices Emergency Oil Spill Techniques

Dec 12, 2007

Oil spill emergency response teams gathered at the Panama Canal to attend the sixth International Mobilization, Preparedness & Response Exercise, held Dec. 4-6.

This Day in Naval History - Dec. 12

Dec 12, 2007

From the Navy News Service 1862 - A Confederate torpedo (mine) sinks USS Cairo in the Yazoo River. 1937 - Japanese aircraft sink USS Panay (PR 5) in the Yangtze River near Nanking, China.

Coast Guard Responds to Spill

Dec 12, 2007

The Coast Guard and Washington State Department of Ecology are continuing to respond to an estimated 380 gallon diesel fuel spill into Commencement Bay by the 160-ft.

MITAGS Installs Latest Generation LNG Cargo Simulator

Dec 12, 2007

MITAGS has installed the latest generation Kongsberg LNG Cargo Simulator. The twelve-station system simulates both membrane and spherical LNG vessels and will

Cal Dive Completes Acquisition of Horizon

Dec 12, 2007

Cal Dive International, Inc. announced has completed its acquisition of Horizon Offshore following approval by Horizon's shareholders on December 10, 2007.

Derecktor Eyes Military Deal

Dec 12, 2007

Derecktor Shipyards could be building high-speed ferries for the U.S. military in Bridgeport if it and its partners can edge out some tough competition for what could be a $234m defense contract.

GE to Supply FREMM Vessel

Dec 12, 2007

GE Marine will supply Avio, Torino, Italy, with a third GE LM2500+G4 aeroderivative gas turbine for the European Multi-Mission Frigates (FREMM) program. The

Fugro Signs Contract for New Vessels

Dec 12, 2007

Fugro has signed a contract with BMV (Bergen Yards) in Norway for building two new vessels. The contract consists of building one seismic vessel and one ROV

Danaos Orders TEU Post Panamax Containerships

Dec 12, 2007

Danaos Corporation announced that it has ordered three 10,100 TEU containerships. All three Post Panamax containerships will be built by Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries

Projects Drive Growth in Middle East

Dec 12, 2007

Multi-billion dollar projects in the Middle East oil and gas industry are driving developments in the design and operation of the workhorses of the sea, according to industry experts.

MOL Launches Iron Ore Carrier

Dec 12, 2007

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, has launched one of the world’s largest iron ore carrier, the Brasil Maru (327,180 MT DWT). Naming and delivery ceremonies were held at

Keppel Delivers FPSO

Dec 12, 2007

Keppel Shipyard Ltd (Keppel Shipyard) has completed the upgrade and modification of FPSO Armada Perkasa for repeat customer Bumi Armada. A ceremony was held for

APL, HMM, MOL and CMA CGM Announce Capacity Plans

Dec 12, 2007

APL, Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) ¬¬– and CMA CGM announced additional winter capacity plans for the trade between Asia and the US East Coast via Panama Canal.

Port of LA hosts Musicians

Dec 12, 2007

Taiwan’s Evergreen Symphony Orchestra (ESO) made its American debut on 9 and 10 December in Los Angeles. The 70-piece orchestra, under the direction of its Director of Music and Conductor,

NASSCO Lays Keel of First Product Carrier

Dec 12, 2007

General Dynamics NASSCO held a keel-laying ceremony for the first ship of its new class of product carriers (PC-1). The ship is being built for U.S. Shipping

USCG Rescues Workboat Crew

Dec 12, 2007

Coast Guard crews rescue nine people after a workboat struck and became lodged on a wellhead near Venice, La., seven miles north of Main Pass. Four HH-65C rescue

This Day in Naval History - Dec. 12

Dec 12, 2007

1862 - A Confederate torpedo (mine) sinks USS Cairo in the Yazoo River. 1937 - Japanese aircraft sink USS Panay (PR 5) in the Yangtze River near Nanking, China.

ExxonMobil Announces NJ Floating Offshore LNG Terminal

Dec 12, 2007

Exxon Mobil Corporation announced plans to seek regulatory approval for BlueOcean Energy, a floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) receiving terminal that will create

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