Monday, January 05, 2009 Maritime News

Daewoo Shipbuilding, Over $10b in 2009

Jan 05, 2009

According to a Jan. 5 report from Reuters, Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, the world's third-largest shipbuilder, said on Monday it expected revenue in 2009 to reach more than $9.

Another Tanker Explosion Kills One

Jan 05, 2009

A January 5 report from Port World stated that an explosion on an oil tanker docked in the eastern Chinese province of Shandong has killed one person and left two others missing.

French Navy Thwarts Hijackings

Jan 05, 2009

According to a Jan. 4 report from Radio Netherlands Worldwide, French sailors have thwarted two attempts to hijack ships in the Gulf of Aden. The French intervened

Calif. Vessel Speed Reduction Survey

Jan 05, 2009

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is conducting a vessel speed reduction survey.  The purpose of the information collection is to help determine the economic 

Great Lakes Pilotage Rates

Jan 05, 2009

The US Coast Guard issued a final rule adjusting the rates for pilotage services on the Great Lakes. Effective February 4, 2009, the rates will be increased by a total average of 18.

Keppel Ends Year with More Contracts

Jan 05, 2009

According to a report from Sea Trade Asia, Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) has ended 2008 with additional signed contracts worth $136m through its wholly owned subsidiaries.

Mobile Propeller Club Donates $21,500

Jan 05, 2009

According to a December 29, 2008 report from Gulf Shipper, the Port of Mobile Propeller Club presented the USS Alabama Battleship Commission and the National Maritime

MOL President's New Year Message

Jan 05, 2009

MOL President, Mr. Akimitsu Ashida, released a New Year Message to the MOL Group companies and their customers. MOL is a multi-modal transport company, operating

EPS Acquires 50% Stake in VectorWorks

Jan 05, 2009

EPS Corporation (EPS) has announced the acquisition of one-half interest in Vectorworks Marine LLC, manufacturer of reinforced plastic composite vessels. The Vectorworks facilities,

India Strengthens Maritime Security

Jan 05, 2009

According to a Jan. 5 report from the Emirates News Agency, India has signed a $2.2b deal for eight Boeing P8I Multi-mission Maritime Aircraft (MMA) to strengthen its coastal and maritime interests.

Minimax Sprinklers Protect River Cruiser

Jan 05, 2009

The GL-certified Undercover sprinkler system was designed by Minimax for the M/S Scenic Emerald, the largest freshwater cruiser on the river Elbe. At 442 ft long and 37.

Beware of First-Class Charterers

Jan 05, 2009

The International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has advised shipbrokers against using the term "first-class charterers" when conducting fixture negotiations,

Kiel Canal Pilots Install PC Rembrandt

Jan 05, 2009

On Jan. 2, BMT SeaTech Ltd, provider of maritime products and consulting services, and a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, announced the successful installation of its

More Time to Comply with Discharge Regs

Jan 05, 2009

A team of K&L Gates LLP environmental and maritime lawyers representing a coalition of shipping interests has obtained an order from a United States District Judge

Castrol Offshore Environmentally Safer Greases

Jan 05, 2009

A new performance standard for critical offshore operations will help North Sea oil and gas drilling operators comply with new environmental requirements. Under

This Day in Naval History – Jan. 6

Jan 05, 2009

1916 - First enlisted flight training class at Pensacola, FL 1942 - Japanese capture 11 Navy Nurses in Manila, Philippines 1967- Operation Deckhouse V begins in Mekong Delta, Vietnam.

Photo: New Zodiac Enforcer

Jan 05, 2009

The new Zodiac Enforcer has been tailor-made for the law enforcement and harbor patrol markets. These customers benefit from the tactical and ride comfort advantages of a Zodiac RIB.

New Master Catalog from Gems

Jan 05, 2009

At more than 336 pages the new Gems Sensors, Controls and Fluidic Systems catalog features fluid level, flow & pressure sensors, miniature solenoid valves and proximity switches.

Photo: CGC Aspen Recovers Sea Buoy

Jan 05, 2009

On Dec. 31, crewmembers on the Coast Guard Cutter Aspen lowered the San Francisco Approach Buoy on the deck of the cutter after retrieving it from the bottom of the water.

Subsea Umbilical Frame Agreement

Jan 05, 2009

Aker Solutions has signed a frame agreement with Shell Norway and Shell U.K. Limited for the supply of subsea umbilicals. The contract is awarded for one year with

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