Friday, April 08, 2011 Maritime News

Irene SL Release by Somali Pirates

Apr 08, 2011

INTERTANKO is delighted that the Irene SL has been released by the Somali pirates who hijacked this tanker and her 2m barrel oil cargo in February, and that Master,

Marinette Marine Awarded More CG RB-Ms

Apr 08, 2011

Marinette Marine Corporation announced that, as prime contractor and program manager, it has been awarded an additional 10 Response Boat – Mediums (RB-Ms), and other Program management work, by the U.

STX OSV Secures Contracts For A Series Of Three Multi Role Vessels

Apr 08, 2011

Singapore, 8 April, 2011 – STX OSV Holdings Limited (“STX OSV”), one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of offshore and specialized vessels, is pleased

MOL Receives Permission to Call at Hong Kong

Apr 08, 2011

ROTTERDAM, 8 April 2011 – Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President: Koichi Muto) today reported that the MOL-operated containership MOL PRESENCE arrived in Hong Kong,

Shipping’s Clean Technology Sector Revealed

Apr 08, 2011

Over 60 emission-reduction technologies from 130 companies reveals that shipping industry is embracing clean technology, amid increasing commercial and regulatory

ClassNK Announces New Head of European Operations

Apr 08, 2011

Dr. M. Abdul Rahim Welcomed as New Regional Manager of Europe and Africa at Party in London April 7 (London) - ClassNK officially announced the appointment of Dr.

ClassNK 2011 Edition of Class Rules

Apr 08, 2011

April 7 (Tokyo) - ClassNK is pleased to announce the release of the 2011 edition of the ClassNK Rules. As part of its ongoing efforts to improve the safety

MV Susan K Pirated 35nm from Oman

Apr 08, 2011

In the early morning of April 8, the General Cargo ship MV Susan K was pirated approximately 200 nautical miles North-East of Salalah, Oman; a location only 35 nautical miles from the Omani coastline.

Cargol Joins Global Diving in Gulf of Mexico

Apr 08, 2011

Global Diving and Salvage, Inc., announced the hiring of Mike Cargol as general manager for its Gulf of Mexico region, based in Houston, Texas. In this position,

SWATH Crew Boat Design for Offshore Industry

Apr 08, 2011

Ad Hoc Marine Designs Ltd has released details of their 41m SWATH specifically designed for the offshore industry, namely the transportation of crew to oil platforms

Captain Borup Retires from Galveston-Texas City Pilots

Apr 08, 2011

The smell of the ocean air, the cool breeze coming off the water and the responsibility of a large vessel can easily capture one’s heart. This may be why the

This Day in U.S. Coast Guard History - April 8

Apr 08, 2011

1909- Race Point, Massachusetts-The sloop Keewaydin IV’s mast was carried away and the sloop anchored 2 miles SW of station, but dragged ashore. Station crew was

This Day in U.S. Naval History - April 8

Apr 08, 2011

1925 - First planned night landings on a carrier, USS Langley, by VF-1   1950 - Unarmed Navy patrol aircraft shot down over Baltic Sea by USSR   1951 - 1st of 4 detonations,

ClassNK Issues Approval for Cargo Oil Tank Coating Testing System

Apr 08, 2011

April 5 (Tokyo) - ClassNK announced today that it had provided the world’s first class approval for a coating testing system in line with the IMO’s new performance

BOEMRE Approves Operations for Ninth Deepwater Well

Apr 08, 2011

Drilling Permit Meets Critical New Safety Standards NEW ORLEANS – The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) today approved a

KPI Bridge Oil Appoints Bunker Trader

Apr 08, 2011

London, 08 April 2011 – KPI Bridge Oil, a leading global bunker broker and trader has appointed Mr Leonardo Galione as Bunker Trader in its London office. Leonardo

Costa Favolosa To Be Named In Trieste On July 2

Apr 08, 2011

Costa Cruises set to return to Trieste in 2012 with 28 calls and an estimated 65,000 passenger movements. Trieste – April 8, 2011 – Trieste will be hosting

STX Finland Rauma Shipyard Signs Double Ended Ferry Order

Apr 08, 2011

On 8 April 2011, STX Finland Oy and Finferries signed a contract for the construction of a Double Ended Ferry to operate in Finland, Turku Archipelago. The ship

Mathieu FRIEDBERG appointed General Manager of DELMAS

Apr 08, 2011

CMA CGM is pleased to announce the appointment of Mathieu FRIEDBERG to the position of General Manager of DELMAS, effective July, 1st, 2011. A graduate of the

Star Bulk Enters Into New Time Charter Agreements

Apr 08, 2011

ATHENS, GREECE, April 7, 2011- Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (the "Company" or "Star Bulk") (NASDAQ: SBLK), today announced the following vessel chartering activities: Star

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