Wednesday, October 15, 2008 Maritime News

Financing Structure for Canal Expansion Program

Oct 15, 2008

Panamanian President Martín Torrijos announced the final financing structure for the historic Panama Canal Expansion Program. Five major multilateral agencies from Europe,

Signal International Awarded Hercules Contracts

Oct 15, 2008

This award brings the number of rigs currently undergoing repair and upgrade at Signal to six. With these new contracts Signal will hire approximately 200 additional craft personnel.

Field Testing Iridium OpenPort in Post Hurricane Gulf

Oct 15, 2008

Wärtsilä Propulsion Packages for Wilson Vessels

Oct 15, 2008

This order follows a supply agreement from last year with for the provision of complete propulsion systems for a series of eight 8000-dwt bulk carriers currently

New England-TWIC Enforcement Begins Today

Oct 15, 2008

Today, October 15, 2008, the US Coast Guard will commence enforcement of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) rules for regulated facilities

Rowan Obtains Contract for Jack-up Gorilla II

Oct 15, 2008

The two-year commitment is planned to begin in January 2009 and expected to provide approximately $137 million in drilling revenues. The rig will be performing

Dockwise concludes $84M Vyborg/Shtokman Contract

Oct 15, 2008

Dockwise Ltd. announces that through its subsidiary, Dockwise Shipping B.V., it has been contracted by Vyborg Shipyard to transport two topside structures from

Posco to Bid for Daewoo Ship After Partner Pulls Out

Oct 15, 2008

(Source-Bloomberg)

Global Downturn Challenges Middle East Shipping

Oct 15, 2008

The debate on shipping economics takes place at the Middle East Money and Ships conference (December 14-16), which runs alongside the Seatrade exhibition. High

AETI and L-3 Westwood to Deliver Power Systems

Oct 15, 2008

L-3 Westwood has contracted AETI to develop custom-built, commercially oriented marine switchgear for the two separate projects totaling slightly more than $5 million.

CSIS Launches New Tools for Schools

Oct 15, 2008

Container Shipping Information Service (CSIS) is launching a new set of resources designed for schools. Its aim is to provide teachers with the tools and information

Ferry to Return Next Week

Oct 15, 2008

The boat was immediately taken out of service and sent to the Bollinger Shipyard in for repairs. When the boat was taken out of the water, crews discovered additional

This Day in Naval History – Oct. 16

Oct 15, 2008

(Source: Navy News Service)

Bonhomme Richard, Pinckney Arrive for San Francisco Fleet Week

Oct 15, 2008

More than 1,500 Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and the guided missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) arrived in Oct.

Rear Admiral Craig Bone Joins ABS

Oct 15, 2008

  Upon his retirement from the US Coast Guard, after more than 30 years of service, Rear Admiral Craig E. Bone will join the American Bureau of Shipping’s corporate management.

Vogelmann Promoted at Hatteland Display

Oct 15, 2008

Hatteland Display, made several sales level appointments. Goetz Vogelmann, a Hatteland Display employee for the past six years, was appointed as Sales Director Commercial.

PrimeServ Begins Scandinavian Expansion

Oct 15, 2008

New Chinese Licensee Joins Manufacturing Family

Oct 15, 2008

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