Wednesday, January 28, 2009 Maritime News

Jacques de Chateauvieux, CEO, Bourbon

Jan 28, 2009

The plan, on its face, was simple. At the turn of the century Bourbon embarked on the path to become a dominate player in the global offshore supply vessel sector,

BC Ferry to Set Sail for Canada

Jan 28, 2009

On Friday January 30, 2009 a new cruise ferry from ’s Flensburger Shipyard built for British Columbia Ferry Service is scheduled to leave the yard for its journey to , .

Offshore: Which Way in ’09?

Jan 28, 2009

Unknowns Best Offshore Industry After Record-breaking Year(s) In mid July of 2008, oil prices shattered all-time records and hovered around $140 per barrel.

MOL, Gulf LPG Transport Start VLGC Pool

Jan 28, 2009

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced on Jan. 27, the formation of a very large gas carrier (VLGC) pool called LPG Global Transport, along with Gulf LPG Transport Company W.

Sequim Eyes Tugboat for Oil Spills

Jan 28, 2009

According to a Jan. 27 report from the Peninsula Daily News, oil, cargo and cruise industries would pay for a tugboat at Neah Bay under a proposed bill in the Washington state Legislature.

Search and Rescue Goes Digital

Jan 28, 2009

The Coast Guard would like to remind commercial and recreational boaters that beginning Feb. 1, 2009, the Coast Guard and other search and rescue personnel will

Marlink 5Yr Contract with Aida Cruises

Jan 28, 2009

Marlink, the world's largest maritime satellite communications integrator has announced a new five year contract with German cruise company Aida Cruises, for the

Maritime Cargo Importers Requirements

Jan 28, 2009

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed on Jan. 26 that it will not extend the effective date for new information requirements on maritime cargo destined for the United States.

Seaward Marine, Surge in Export Enquiries

Jan 28, 2009

A strong export market and demand in its commercial markets has led to a surge in export enquiries for Seaward Marine Ltd and a healthy order book going into 2009.

National Marine Suppliers Distributes Chafe-Pro

Jan 28, 2009

Fjord, Inc. has recently reached an agreement authorizing National Marine Suppliers to be a distributor of their Chafe-Pro product line.  National Marine Suppliers

Production Resumed at Kvitebjørn

Jan 28, 2009

Gas exports from the Kvitebjørn field in the North Sea started on 27 January, after successful repairs to the gas pipeline between the platform and the Kollsnes processing plant near Bergen.

Ship Operations Cooperative Program Meeting

Jan 28, 2009

The Ship Operations Cooperative Program (SOCP) is extending an invitation to maritime industry representatives to attend their spring meeting in Panama City, Panama, March 31 - April 2, 2009.

Genco Amends $1.4b Credit Facility

Jan 28, 2009

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE:GNK) announced on Jan. 26 that it has entered into an agreement to amend the company's $1.4b credit facility. DnB NOR Bank

FMC Awarded $80m for Deepwater Projects

Jan 28, 2009

FMC Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: FTI) announced on Jan. 26 that it has signed a contract with BP (NYSE:BP) for the manufacture and supply of additional subsea equipment

Austin, Senior VP and CEO, Joins Alvarez & Marsal

Jan 28, 2009

Key Energy Services, Inc. (NYSE:KEG) announced on Jan. 26 that William M. Austin, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer has decided to join the turnaround

Completion of the 1st RAM VeriSpreader

Jan 28, 2009

NSL Engineering Pte. Ltd., a spreader bar manufacturers, and VeriTainer Corporation, a crane mounted maritime security solutions, are on schedule to complete manufacturing

HydroComp Celebrates 25 Years

Jan 28, 2009

Twenty-five years ago HydroComp was formed with a mission to provide naval architects and ship builders with resistance and propulsion analysis solutions. HydroComp

New Positive Displacement Plunger Pump

Jan 28, 2009

The new 10,000 PSI Model 1810 pump has been added to Cat Pump’s line of triplex positive displacement pumps.  This pump delivers a low pulsation flow of 3 GPM at 10,000 PSI.

Breauxs Bay Delivers Miss Lauren

Jan 28, 2009

Early this February, Breauxs Bay Craft will deliver their largest crew boat to date to Gulf Offshore Logistics. It is the third in a three boat series for GOL. The

This Day in Naval History – Jan. 28

Jan 28, 2009

1778 - Second New Providence Expedition raised the flag with thirteen stripes over Fort Nassau. 1960 - Navy demonstrates value of moon communication relay, used in fleet broadcasts.

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