Friday, April 01, 2011 Maritime News

St. Lawrence Seaway Reopens After Ship Grounding

Apr 01, 2011

 On March 31, tugboats freed the Liberian-registered BBC Steinhoelft that grounded in the St. Lawrence Seaway, shutting down the seaway along the U.S.-Canada border for several hours.

Signal Wins $47M Contract for ATB

Apr 01, 2011

Signal International has been awarded a $47M contract by Kirby Ocean Transport Company of Houston, Texas, to build an articulated tug/barge (AT/B) unit with an option for an additional unit.

This Day in U.S. Coast Guard History - April 1

Apr 01, 2011

1897- Federal Civil Service rules were applied to Life-Saving Service (under Executive Order May 6, 1896).   1916-The official birthday of Coast Guard aviation.

This Day in U.S. Naval History - April 1

Apr 01, 2011

1893 - Navy General Order 409 of 25 February 1893 establishes the rate of Chief Petty Officer as of this date. 1917 - Boatswain's Mate 1/c John I. Eopolucci,

New Coatings Technology for Chemical Tankers

Apr 01, 2011

International Paint has introduced Interline9001, a new Bimodal Epoxy coating for the cargo tanks of chemical tankers. With enhanced cargo resistance, zero absorption

Mojaweb, RAstar 3900 Fire-Fighting Tug

Apr 01, 2011

When is a fireboat a tug?  When is a tug a fireboat?  The fitting of fire-fighting capacity on harbour tugs is very common, but typically those installations are

BOEMRE, Oregon Form Offshore Renewable Energy Task Force

Apr 01, 2011

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) is holding its first offshore renewable energy task force meeting with the state of Oregon.

Signet Maritime Completes Rig Moves

Apr 01, 2011

Signet Maritime Corporation announced the successful completion of transportation, delivery and loadout of two mat supported Jackup rigs. Signet provided full turnkey

Grand Alliance, ZIM & HMM Jointly Announce New SCE2 Service

Apr 01, 2011

Grand Alliance members Hapag-Lloyd (HL), Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) and Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), along with Partner ZIM Integrated Shipping Services

Austal USA Breaks Ground On Three New Facilities

Apr 01, 2011

Austal USA held a combined groundbreaking ceremony today, to celebrate the start of work on three new facilities including Phase 2 of the Modular Manufacturing

Keppel Group Releases Dates for First Quarter 2011 Financial Results

Apr 01, 2011

The Keppel Group of Companies is pleased to announce its first quarter 2011 financial results on the following dates:     * K-Green Trust on 14 April 2011    

Wilhelmsen Ships Service Moves Towards Ships Spares Success

Apr 01, 2011

Wilhelmsen Ships Service is preparing to move to Phase 2 of its recently launched Ships Spares Logistics (SSL) “First Mile to Last Mile” offer. This service

UAESA Reverses Decision on Armed Security Teams

Apr 01, 2011

The tragic loss of life on board the S/V Quest last week, which saw four American citizens die at the hands of Somali pirates, has once again raised the issue of the use of force into the headlines.

Major Oil Discovery In The Barents Sea

Apr 01, 2011

Statoil, along with partners Eni Norway and Petoro, has made a significant oil discovery on the Skrugard prospect in the Barents Sea. The breakthrough discovery

Siem Offshore and Capricorn Greenland have Agreed contracts for Five vessels

Apr 01, 2011

The PSVs Siem Louisa, Siem Danis and Sophie Siem, shall perform regular supply duties. The AHTS vessels Siem Topaz and Siem Aquamarine shall perform Ice Management, ROV and supply duties.

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