Tuesday, August 11, 2009 Maritime News

Bourbon First Half 2009 Revenues Up

Aug 11, 2009

Jacques de Chateauvieux, Chairman and Chief Executive of BOURBON, said, "the oil industry is looking to control capital expenditure and operating costs and this

CG Arctic Continental Shelf Research

Aug 11, 2009

A Coast Guard Cutter Healy boatcrew along with a scientist from Scripps Institution of Oceanography recovered a sonobuoy, Aug. 8, 2009, while on a scientific research mission in the Arctic Ocean.

Legislation to Protect Canada's Arctic Waters

Aug 11, 2009

To better protect Canadian Arctic waters from ship-source pollution, Canada's Transport Minister, John Baird, announced that Bill C-3, an Act to amend the Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act,

Kitimat LNG, Apache MOU

Aug 11, 2009

Kitimat LNG Inc. announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Apache Corporation to supply natural gas to Kitimat LNG's proposed liquefied natural gas export terminal.

Broadpoint Expands Coverage into GOM

Aug 11, 2009

Broadpoint announced the signing of a multi-year roaming agreement with T-Mobile USA, Inc.  For the first time, T-Mobile’s customers will have access to wireless voice,

Polar Tankers Receives Ecology Award

Aug 11, 2009

Representatives from Washington Department of Ecology and the oil tank vessel industry met in Seattle on July 29 to award Polar Tankers with Ecology’s Exceptional Compliance Program (ECOPRO) Award.

One Year Anniversary, Crane Worldwide

Aug 11, 2009

The last year has not been kind to the global transportation business. Demand has skidded with the global economy. Yet one year after launch, Crane Worldwide is a growing new player in the industry.

Dhirubhai Deepwater KG1 5-Year Contract

Aug 11, 2009

Transocean Ltd. (NYSE:RIG) announced that the ultra-deepwater drillship Dhirubhai Deepwater KG1 has commenced operations in India under a five-year drilling contract with Reliance Industries Limited.

World Maritime Day, American Maritime Quilt

Aug 11, 2009

On October 16th, the United States will host, along with the International Maritime Organization, the 2009 World Maritime Day Parallel Event.  This is the first and probably only time,

New Navy Contracts

Aug 11, 2009

Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding, Inc., Newport News, Va., is being awarded a $28,000,000 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-08-C-2100) for planned

Anti-Piracy Demo, Techniques & Strategies

Aug 11, 2009

On Tuesday, August 11, 2009, SAFE Solutions, LLC will be showcasing the latest strategies and techniques in dealing with the ongoing problem of piracy on the high seas.

Offshore Spend to Rebound after 2009-10 Lows

Aug 11, 2009

Despite the global recession, offshore spend is expected to grow strongly – from $578b Capex and $379b Opex over the last five years to $807b Capex and $549b Opex over the period to 2013.

Heidrun Hits 1,000 Milestone

Aug 11, 2009

The Heidrun platform in the Norwegian Sea shipped its oil cargo no. 1000 on 7 August. Heidrun's oil production to date has already exceeded the total volume expected

Hope Services Delivers Miss Sarah

Aug 11, 2009

Hope Services Inc. (Hope) delivered the M/V Miss Sarah to Higman Marine Services, of Houston, Texas.  The 2000 horsepower boat measures 72 ft by 30 ft with a draft of 10 feet.

This Day in Naval History – August 11

Aug 11, 2009

1812 - USS Constitution captures and destroys brig Lady Warren 1877 - Professor Asaph Hall of Naval Observatory discovers first of two satellites of Mars. He found the second one within a week.

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