Monday, November 17, 2008 Maritime News

Mitsui May Mothball Ships

Nov 17, 2008

According to a Bloomberg report, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd., Japan's most profitable shipping line, may mothball some of its largest vessels for the first time in

India Wants UN in Gulf of Aden

Nov 17, 2008

According to a report by the Hindustan Times, APVN Sarma, secretary (shipping), who is heading an Indian delegation to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in London,

GL-SLS Nav. Season Closing

Nov 17, 2008

The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System announced the closing dates for the 2008 Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway navigational season. Mariners are reminded

Adm. Currier to Become USCG Chief of Staff

Nov 17, 2008

Rear Adm. John Currier, commander of the 13th Coast Guard District, has been nominated by the Commandant of the Coast Guard, Adm. Thad Allen, to serve as the future chief of staff for the service.

Wesmar’s Sonar Series EV850

Nov 17, 2008

WESMAR is introducing the EV850 series, a new, all digital navigation and security sonar. This searchlight sonar provides detailed information about the waters

Eye on the Fleet – LCS Freedom

Nov 17, 2008

On Nov. 13, the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) sailed toward the Cleveland Municipal Pier for a scheduled port visiting Cleveland, Ohio. Freedom will

Great Lakes Iron Ore Dips in Oct

Nov 17, 2008

Iron ore shipments on the Great Lakes totaled 5.7 million net tons in October, a slight decrease from both a year ago and the month’s 5-year average. Shipments

Burger Boat Buys Rare Burger Cruiser

Nov 17, 2008

Burger Boat Company announced the acquisition of Angus, a rare 48-foot steel-hulled Burger Cruiser built in 1939. Arriving in Manitowoc on Tuesday November 11,

Tidewater Elects Netherland

Nov 17, 2008

Tidewater (NYSE: TDW) announced the election of Joseph H. Netherland to its Board of Directors for a term expiring in July 2009. Mr. Netherland served as Chairman

WSDOT Opens Bids for Car Ferries

Nov 17, 2008

WSDOT Ferries Division took the next step today in the process to build new ferries for the Port Townsend/Keystone route. WSDOT opened bids on Nov. 13, on a

Brunswick Closing MD Plant

Nov 17, 2008

On Nov. 13, Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC) announced that it will transfer production of Trophy offshore fishing boats made at its plant in Cumberland, Md., to

Wilson Sons 3Q, 9Mo Report

Nov 17, 2008

Wilson Sons Limited reported results for third quarter 2008 and 9 months 2008. Through its subsidiaries, the company (Bovespa: "WSON11 BZ") is one of Brazil's

Green Reefers 3Q Report

Nov 17, 2008

Green Refers ASA third quarter 2008 report highlights: •    Reefer market lower in 3Q compared to last year •    EBITDA at $2.2m in 3Q vs $.8m in 3Q 07 •    So far 2008, 4.

SpecTec Sponsors ONMA Competition

Nov 17, 2008

On November 6th, 2008, SpecTec participated in the awards ceremony for the “Best Cadet in AMOS” Competition at Odessa National Maritime Academy in Ukraine. The

Updates on the Shipdex™ Protocol

Nov 17, 2008

On October 7th 2008, Digital Ship held its 2nd conference for Shipdex™, a new protocol to provide ship technical information electronically, rather than on paper.

Spec Tec - New Cosco Dalian Contract

Nov 17, 2008

Following a contract for the installation of Spec Tec’s AMOS Maintenance & Purchase on 11 newbuilds, Cosco Dalian has decided to continue with the installation

Waterborne Freight in the UK

Nov 17, 2008

The latest (2007) annual National Statistics on waterborne freight in the UK produced by the Department for Transport, according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority,

UK Royal Navy Fights Piracy

Nov 17, 2008

The UK Royal Navy’s HMS Cumberland whilst conducting routine Maritime Security Operations in the Gulf of Aden on the 11 November had course to board a Yemeni flagged dhow,

Panama Canal 4Q Metrics

Nov 17, 2008

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) released fourth quarter (Q4) operational metrics for fiscal year (FY) 2008. These metrics are based on operations from July through September 2008,

Panama Canal – Locks Outage

Nov 17, 2008

The Panama Canal Authority issued an advisory stating that the west lane of the Gatun Locks will be out of service beginning 1800, Saturday, November 15 through 0600, Sunday, November 16 for repairs.

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