Monday, February 11, 2008 Maritime News

Diana Shipping Announces Long-Term Charter Contract

Feb 11, 2008

Diana Shipping Inc. has entered into a time charter contract with Cargill International S.A., Geneva, for one of its Panamax dry bulk carriers, the Alcyon, at a gross rate of $34,

Damaged Ferry Towed

Feb 11, 2008

The Washington State ferry that was damaged after striking a dock has been towed to Eagle Harbor, Wash., for repairs. The ferry Yakima struck a dock adjacent

Coast Guard Disrupts Illegal Vessel Operator

Feb 11, 2008

The U.S. Coast Guard disrupted an illegal river tour business operating on the Withlacoochee River in Dunnellon, Fla., Feb. 4. A Coast Guard investigation determined that Singing River Tours,

Savannah River Closed Following Explosion at Sugar Refinery

Feb 11, 2008

The U.S. Coast Guard has closed the Savannah River to navigation following a large explosion at a sugar refinery at Port Wentworth, just upstream from Savannah, Georgia.

This Day in Naval History - Feb. 09

Feb 11, 2008

From the Navy News Service 1799 - USS Constellation, commanded by Capt. Thomas Truxtun, captures the French warship l'Insurgente. 1943 - The organized Japanese resistance on Guadalcanal ends.

FERC Conducting Scoping Port Dolphin Energy

Feb 11, 2008

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) said that it is conducting limited scoping regarding the onshore portion of the proposed Port Dolphin Energy LLC

Blaze on Turkish Ship in Adriatic Sea Extinguished

Feb 11, 2008

Firefighters extinguished a blaze that erupted aboard a Turkish cargo ship off Croatia's coast three days ago and had raised fears of major pollution, AFP reported.

Agreement Means New Jobs on LNG Tankers

Feb 11, 2008

New seafaring jobs on Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) vessels will go to Americans licensed as ships’ officers under an agreement reached between the U.S. Department

Top Leaders Meet, Share Ideas at West 2008 Conference

Feb 11, 2008

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Jennifer S. Kimball, Fleet Public Affairs Center, Pacific Top leaders from the military, government and industry

Hyundai Heavy Wins $1.36b Container Ship Order

Feb 11, 2008

Heavy Industries Co, has secured an order worth $1.36b from an unnamed European shipowner to build eight container ships. The company said in a regulatory filing

USS Augusta Inactivated

Feb 11, 2008

Sailors aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Augusta (SSN 710) work together to moor their submarine to the pier. Augusta arrived home to Submarine Base New London, Conn.

Fincantieri Studies Capital Hike to Bid for Aker Yards

Feb 11, 2008

According to reports, Fincantieri is studying a capital increase to bid for Aker Yards. Reports say that Fincantieri has the support of the Italian, French, Norwegian and Finnish governments,

Fincantieri to Build Two Super Luxury Ships

Feb 11, 2008

Fincantieri and the French owner Compagnie des Iles du Ponant (CMA CGM Group) have signed a preliminary agreement to build 2 super luxury ships. By adding this

SMIT Completes Acquisition of URS

Feb 11, 2008

Smit Internationale N.V. announced that it has completed the acquisition of the remaining 50 percent interest from Fairplay Towage in URS. All conditions as mentioned

Congressman Oberstar to Receive WCI Leadership Service Award

Feb 11, 2008

Congressman Jim Oberstar (D-MN) will receive the Seventh Annual Waterways Council, Inc. Leadership Service Award on February 27, 2008, at 6 p.m. at the Willard Hotel, Washington, DC.

Omega Navigation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

Feb 11, 2008

Omega Navigation Enterprises, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend with respect to the fourth quarter of 2007 of $0.

Electric Boat Wins Navy Contract

Feb 11, 2008

General Dynamics, Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Conn., is being awarded a $25,375,000 firm-fixed-price delivery order under the previously awarded multiple award

Innovative Theater Set for Costa Ships

Feb 11, 2008

The ‘block’ which will contain the innovative new theater on Costa Luminosa. Work is proceeding at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard on the construction of the Costa Luminosa,

Senator Calls for "Protectively Located" Fuel Tanks on Ships

Feb 11, 2008

U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) last week called on the Coast Guard to strengthen standards for preparedness and recovery in the wake of the Cosco Busan oil spill.

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