Friday, February 15, 2008 Maritime News

Transocean Gets Contract for GSF Explorer

Feb 15, 2008

Transocean Inc. was awarded of a 689-day contract by a consortium headed by Marathon International Petroleum Indonesia Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Marathon Oil Corporation,

Sonangol, Stena Bulk start Panamax Pool

Feb 15, 2008

Stena Bulk and Sonangol expanded their shipping collaboration and are now also operating a pool with Panamax tankers. These vessels transport crude oil and petroleum

This Day in Naval History - Feb. 15

Feb 15, 2008

1856 - USS Supply, commanded by Lt. David Dixon Porter, sails from Smyrna, Syria, bound for Indianola, Texas, with a load of 21 camels intended for experimental

Excel Appoints New CEO

Feb 15, 2008

Excel Maritime Carriers Ltd., an owner and operator of dry bulk carriers and a provider of worldwide seaborne transportation services for dry bulk cargoes, announced today that it has appointed Mr.

EPA Pressured to Cut Ship Pollution

Feb 15, 2008

Some members of Congress and local regulators are demanding that the Bush administration curtail the ship pollutants to protect health instead of waiting for

Bill Would Require Ship Pilots to Carry Electronic Charts

Feb 15, 2008

A Congresswoman wants ship pilots to be required to carry their own electronic navigation charts to avoid collisions like the one that dumped 58,000 gallons of fuel into the San Francisco Bay,

Norwegian Owners Welcome Back Liberian Registry

Feb 15, 2008

The Norwegian Shipowners' Association (NSA) has lifted its recommendation not to use the Liberian ship registry, which has been in effect since 2001. The NSA says,

Northrop Grumman Gets $1.4b DDG 1001 Contract

Feb 15, 2008

The U.S. Navy awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation a $1.4b cost plus incentive fee contract for the construction of a Zumwalt-class destroyer, DDG 1001, as

Hyundai Heavy Wins $652m Order

Feb 15, 2008

Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. has won a deal valued at $652m to build a drill ship. The deal from a Liberian shipping company calls on Hyundai to deliver the

DryShips Reports 4Q Results

Feb 15, 2008

DryShips Inc announced its unaudited financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2007. Financial Highlights include: •

Testing of Virginia Class Submarines is Underway

Feb 15, 2008

By Team Submarine Public Affairs The TECHEVAL marks the first of many milestones being accomplished by the Virginia Class Program this year. North Carolina (SSN 777),

Eagle Turin Delivered to AET

Feb 15, 2008

Tanker owner-operator AET welcomed the newest addition to its rapidly growing fleet with the naming and delivery of the 107,000 dwt Eagle Turin at the Imabari Shipyard at Koyo Dockyard in Japan.

Mariner’s Claim Dismissed

Feb 15, 2008

In an unpublished decision, the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a claim filed by a mariner against various pilot boards based

Uberrimae Fidei is Alive and Well

Feb 15, 2008

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed the validity of the principle of uberrimae fidei as applied to marine insurance contracts. Defendant

Bill Requires Pilots to Use Laptops

Feb 15, 2008

Rep. Ellen Tauscher, The senior Northern Californian on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, introduced the Vessel Navigation and Safety Improvement Act.

Senate Hearing on Emission Reductions

Feb 15, 2008

Pictured is Senator Boxer. On February 14, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works conducted a legislative hearing on the Marine Vessel Emissions Reduction Act of 2007 (S.

Cargo Ship Loses Propulsion in SF Bay

Feb 15, 2008

The U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Francisco received notification from the Motor Vessel WILLIAMSBURG BRIDGE through the Vessel Traffic Service that the vessel lost

Port Re-Opens to Deep-Draft Vessels

Feb 15, 2008

The Coast Guard Captain of the Port for Brunswick, Ga., has re-opened the port to deep-draft vessels Thursday at approximately 3:30 p.m. The captain of the

MARAD Advisory – Niger Delta area

Feb 15, 2008

The US Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued an advisory warning that extreme caution and vigilance should be exercised by ships operating in the Niger Delta

BIW Gets Modified DDG1000 Deal

Feb 15, 2008

Bath Iron Works, Inc., Bath, Maine, is being awarded a $1,395,382,679 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-06-C-2303) for DDG 1000 Zumwalt Class

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