Tuesday, June 02, 2009 Maritime News

Topaz Completes Milestone of Vopak Project

Jun 02, 2009

Topaz Energy and Marine Ltd. through its subsidiary Nico International, part of the newly established Topaz Engineering division has successfully completed the

Schwarzenegger, Offshore Oil Drilling

Jun 02, 2009

According to a June 1 report from the Los Angeles Times, the State Lands Commission lashed out at Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's attempt to reverse its rejection

Forbes Insists on Navy Shipbuilding Plan

Jun 02, 2009

In a statement from Representative Randy Forbes (R-Va.), May 22: “President Obama came to office boldly promising ‘a new era of openness in our country.’  Less

Chemoil’s Deliveries in GOM Reach 850,000 MT

Jun 02, 2009

SGX Mainboard-listed Chemoil (SGX-ST: CHEL.SI), physical suppliers of marine fuel products, has delivered more than 850,000 metric tons (mt) of marine fuels since

London Club Strengthens Financial Position

Jun 02, 2009

The London P&I Club reported that, while investment performance was adversely affected in the year to February 20, 2009, its financial position has been considerably

LeTourneau, PetroVietnam Jack-up Contract

Jun 02, 2009

Rowan Companies, Inc. (NYSE: RDC) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, LeTourneau Technologies, Inc. (LTI) has entered into a contract to provide the rig kit,

Siemens Opens Seattle Marine Service

Jun 02, 2009

Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. has opened a second marine service location in Seattle, Wa. devoted to servicing offshore supply vessels, cruise lines, ferries,

Evergreen, China Shipping Cooperate on Trades

Jun 02, 2009

The Evergreen Line and China Shipping Container Lines have agreed to cooperate on Asia-US West Coast, Asia-Europe and Asia-Mexico-US East Coast containership services commencing June 2009.

Northrop Grumman U.K. Gyrocompass Facility

Jun 02, 2009

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) officially opened its new U.K. technical support centre to provide service, repair and maintenance for the company’s inertial

Maersk Line Completes Recapitalization

Jun 02, 2009

Maersk Line, Ltd has completed a recapitalization of its U.S. flag container fleet. The effort involved an investment of nearly $400m for the purchase and reflagging of nine ships into the U.

MMS $276k Grant for Marine Education Center

Jun 02, 2009

The Minerals Management Service (MMS) has awarded a $276,000 grant through the Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP) to Mississippi’s Department of Marine Resources

Mustang Survival Targets Professional Market

Jun 02, 2009

Mustang Survival unveiled its "Go Pro, Go Mustang" campaign with a line-up of new products, new pricing and new service targets. The campaign has been put together

Lloyd’s Says Containerships Will See Growth

Jun 02, 2009

Despite the current overcapacity of tonnage and disastrous shipping rates, the world containership fleet is expected to continue its rapid growth curve, albeit at a slightly reduced rate,

Public Workshops, Offshore Renewable Energy

Jun 02, 2009

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced that the Department of the Interior will host 12 public workshops this month to discuss the newly-issued regulatory

Alfa Laval’s PureBallast Treats Tankers

Jun 02, 2009

PureBallast, Alfa Laval’s chemical-free system for ballast water treatment developed in cooperation with Wallenius Water, will be installed aboard two new bitumen tankers for Nynas,

This Day in Naval History – June 2, 2009

Jun 02, 2009

1941 - First aircraft escort vessel, USS Long Island (ACG-1), commissioned, then reclassified as an auxiliary aircraft carrier (AVC-1) on 20 August and finally

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