Tuesday, June 28, 2011 Maritime News

Report: Americans Demand More Energy

Jun 28, 2011

The lack of a national energy policy has severe consequences for the American economy now and in the future, and a new report shows exactly how high energy costs

USCG Photo: Barge Remains after Tug Sinks

Jun 28, 2011

Kodiak, Alaska - A Coast Guard Air Station HC-130 Hercules airplane crew conducted an overflight June 27, 2011, of a barge that was being towed by the tug Aries.

LCS to Modernize Six Barges

Jun 28, 2011

The Lifecycle Services (LCS) unit of STX Finland has entered an agreement for push barge fleet modernization on April 29 with Aspo Group member ESL Shipping. The

ASA Member Refloats Tanker on Mississippi

Jun 28, 2011

  On June 13, a member of the American Salvage Association (ASA) responded to grounded vessel in the Mississippi River just above Cubit’s Gap, about 10 miles below Venice, Louisiana.

KJ Radio Orders AMOS Shipdex Suite

Jun 28, 2011

SpecTec Group and their partner CORENA, a S1000D software and implementation service, announced today that they have signed a strategic contract with Korea based KJ Radio for the AMOS Shipdex Suite.

Hanjin Union Ends 190-Day Strike

Jun 28, 2011

According to a report from The Chosun Ilbo, the labor union of Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction's shipbuilding unit agreed on June 27 to end a strike that has lasted for over six months.

New Two-Stroke Licensee for MAN Diesel & Turbo

Jun 28, 2011

On June 15, MAN Diesel & Turbo added another two-stroke licensee to its roster at a signing ceremony in China with CSSC Guangzhou Marine Engine Co. Ltd. (GMD).

Offshore Solutions Welcomes Waterstreet

Jun 28, 2011

Offshore Solutions B.V. (OSBV), the joint venture between AMEC and Cofely Nederland N.V., has appointed Andy Waterstreet as engineering and projects manager. Waterstreet

B.C. Invests in Shipbuilding Education

Jun 28, 2011

According to a report from CBC News, the B.C. government is pouring $550,000 into a shipbuilding training centre at Camosun College in Saanich. The centre will help support the B.

Royal Navy of Oman: New Ship Launched

Jun 28, 2011

The last of three corvettes under construction by BAE Systems for the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) was formally named in a launching ceremony at Portsmouth Naval Base today.

Chattanooga: Barge Lawsuit in Court

Jun 28, 2011

According to a report from the Times Free Press, attorneys meet on June 29 with a federal judge on a year-old case in which a barge and a fishing boat collided,

S-E-A Names Karentz Senior Maritime Consultant

Jun 28, 2011

Captain Christopher Karentz has joined S-E-A, Ltd. (S-E-A) as a Senior Maritime Consultant.  He is based in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale, Florida office.  Captain

Oil Tankers Booked Off US Gulf For Storage

Jun 28, 2011

According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, two oil tankers have been booked for use as floating storage vessels off the U.S. Gulf Coast this month, shipping

CGGVeritas Signs Charter Agreement with BOURBON

Jun 28, 2011

BOURBON has announced the signing of a five-year marine charter agreement with CGGVeritas for six new seismic support and assistance vessels that will be delivered at the end of 2012.

NOAA, Navy Survey of Civil War Shipwrecks

Jun 28, 2011

NOAA and the U.S. Navy embarked today on a two-day research expedition to survey the condition of two sunken Civil War vessels that have rested on the seafloor of the James River in Hampton Roads, Va.

Israeli Navy to Block Gaza-Bound Flotilla

Jun 28, 2011

According to a report from UPI.com, Israeli military forces were told on June 27 to be firm in blocking a Gaza-bound flotilla while exercising restraint to avoid injuries, Israeli leaders said.

Seanergy Enters Three Time Charters

Jun 28, 2011

Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. announced today that it has entered into new time charter agreements for one of its Panamax vessels and two of its Capesize vessels.

Wagenborg's Engelsman Supports North P&I Club

Jun 28, 2011

The "A" rated North P&I club is at the top table of P&I clubs in terms of financial strength according to chairman Albert Engelsman of Dutch shipping group Wagenborg.

GPA Announces New Appointments, Financial Growth

Jun 28, 2011

The Board of Directors of the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has re-elected Alec L. Poitevint, II, of Bainbridge to serve a second term as Chairman of the Board.

BMT to Offer Three-Day Course

Jun 28, 2011

BMT Fleet Technology will be offering a 3-day workshop on fatigue and fracture analysis for marine structures. The workshop will be held from October 25-27, 2011, at the ABS Auditorium in Houston, TX.

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