Monday, June 15, 2009 Maritime News

"A" Pulls into Oslo

Jun 15, 2009

Last week during the Norshipping 2009 event in Oslo, the unique 394-ft. Megayacht "A", reportedly belonging to Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko and designed by Philipp Stark,

Cape Town Container Terminal Upgrade on Schedule

Jun 15, 2009

The Cape Town container terminal’s R4.2 billion expansion project has seen several milestones for the port in recent months, and the upward trajectory is set to

International Vessel

Jun 15, 2009

Vessels built in two or more companies are becoming routine especially in Europe. Typically the hull is built in a lower cost area such as Poland or China and then

Westfalia Extends SeaWater Distiller Range

Jun 15, 2009

GEA Westfalia Separator Systems is extending its portfolio with a newly developed fresh water generator. The entry-level machines are SeaWater Distillers with a

Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA Places Bonds

Jun 15, 2009

Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA reported it has successfully completed a placement in the Norwegian bond market. The company has through a combination of placement of own

Kongsberg, Marorka Enter Partnership

Jun 15, 2009

Marorka, a provider of energy management solutions, and Kongsberg Maritime joined forces in an effort to help shipping companies optimize fuel consumption. Integrating

Chemoil Postions for Expansion in N. America

Jun 15, 2009

Chemoil said it will continue to pioneer the provision of sustainable marine fuel solutions to help ship operators meet the emissions reductions requirements proposed

Pirates Seize German Ship

Jun 15, 2009

Suspected Somali pirates last week seized a German-owned cargo ship off the coast of the Gulf Arab state of Oman, the first recorded attack in its territorial waters,

Sub collides with Towed Sonar Array

Jun 15, 2009

In what is being termed a mishap,  a Chinese submarine last week reportedly hit an underwater sonar array being towed by the destroyer USS John McCain, according to a report on CNN.

Teppco Buys 47 vessels from TransMontaigne

Jun 15, 2009

Teppco Partners LP said it has purchased 19 boats and 28 barges from TransMontaigne Product Services Inc. for $50 million, according to a report on Forbes.com.

Fraser Shipyard Gets Federal Contract

Jun 15, 2009

Fraser shipyards in Superior has reportedly  landed a big contract to overhaul a Coast Guard cutter, according to a report on BusinessNorth.com Congressman Dave Obey’s office announced a $1.

STX in Deal for Naval Test Ship

Jun 15, 2009

STX Offshore & Shipbuilding received an order for a next generation naval test ship from Agency for Defense Development (ADD). The ship will support marine weapon

Alaska Shipbuilder Finishing Unique Ferry

Jun 15, 2009

A unique $68 million ferry – an icebreaking catamaran with a variable draft for landing -- is nearing completion at Alaska Ship and Dry Dock in Ketchikan Alaska,

Defense Contract to Start All Over?

Jun 15, 2009

A report on www.Canada.com said that Canada's bid to purchase a new fleet of supply ships, known as the Joint Support Ship or JSS, may start anew, as concerns rise

STX Offhore Wins Shipbuilding Orders

Jun 15, 2009

In a sign with undoubted positive ramifications for the shipbuilding industry, Korea's STX Offshore & Shipbuilding reportedly won $340m in orders to build eight

Nakilat in $950m LNG Tanker Deal

Jun 15, 2009

Reuters reported that Qatar Gas has raised $950 million of debt to fund its acquisition of 25 LNG Tankers. The vessel reportedly are being built by Daewooo, Hyundai and Samsung.  

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