ShipConstructor Expands Presence in South Asia
ShipConstructor Software Inc. (SSI) is expanding its presence in Korea, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan with the appointment of new dealers Nova Solution…
USS Carl Vinson Completes Sea Trials
Six New Subs for Turkey
On July 2, 2009, a contract was signed in Ankara by Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft GmbH (HDW), a company of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems AG (TKMS), and MarineForce International LLP (MFI) for the construction of six submarines within the Turkish “New Type Submarine” program. The contract comprises the delivery of six material packages for the construction of submarines based on Class 214. The contract was concluded between the HDW/MFI Consortium and the Turkish defense procurement authority.
Resolve Helps to Restore Jamaican Fuel
Resolve Marine Group worked to restore a pipeline which carried almost all of Jamaica's fuel supply after it was damaged in a tanker accident. On June 3, Resolve was contacted by PetroJam…
IMO Awards Rescuers for Bravery
The Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has endorsed the decision of a Panel of Judges that the 2009 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea should go to three nominees. U.S.
2010: The "Year of the Seafarer"
In its recent 102 session in London, The Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) agreed that next year's theme for World Maritime Day will be "2010: Year of the Seafarer…
SCI Goes West
As of July 1, the Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) has assumed management of the International Maritime Center in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. Last year…
Container Sector Feels Recession Heat
Drewry’s latest Container Forecaster analysis predicts casualties and continued unsustainable freight rates unless the industry market share mind-set is discarded.
RCCL Names Pimentel President & CEO
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCCL) has announced the appointment of Larry Pimentel to the newly created position of president and chief executive officer of Azamara Cruises.
Globecomm Appoints Hall President & COO
Globecomm Systems Inc. has appointed Keith Hall President and Chief Operating Officer, effective July 1, 2009. Hall will assume the overall responsibilities for…
USS New York Passes Trials
The future USS New York (LPD 21) was put to sea for the first time June 27, transiting down the Mississippi River to conduct Builder's Trials. The ship’s name and motto, "Never Forget," honor the victims and first responders of the Sept. 11, 2001 World Trade Center attacks. Constructed in Avondale, La., the ship contains 24 tons of steel salvaged from the World Trade Center within the 311-ton bow unit.
AVEVA Marine Offers New Features
AVEVA has announced that it has made further enhancements to its AVEVA Marine portfolio. AVEVA Marine users will now be able to integrate P&IDs and schematic diagrams coming from various systems…
New Commander for NNSY
Capt. William C. Kiestler relieved Rear Adm. (sel.) Richard D. Berkey June 26 as Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s (NNSY) 103rd Commander. In the past three years of Berkey’s command…
Keppel Delivers Rescue Vessel
Keppel Singmarine Pte Ltd (Keppel Singmarine) has delivered a Multi-purpose Duty Rescue Vessel on schedule to LUKOIL-Kaliningradmorneft (LUKOIL). Jointly designed by Marine Technology Development (MTD), the ship design and development arm of Keppel O&M, and its consultants, Robert Allan, Kogalym is the fifth vessel Keppel Singmarine has delivered to LUKOIL since 2003. Named after a key production region for LUKOIL in western Siberia, Kogalym was christened by Mrs.
Petrobras Expected to Award Contracts
According to Reuters, STX expects top South Korean shipyards to jointly win offshore project orders from Brazil's Petrobras. Petrobras is expected to issue large…
Chinese Shipbuilding Industry Faces Credit Crunch
According to China Daily, the nation’s shipbuilding sector is suffering from a shortage of funds. China's ship builders received 1.18 million deadweight tons (DWT)…
Stolt-Nielsen Reports 2Q Results
Stolt-Nielsen S.A. has reported unaudited results for the second quarter and first half ended May 31, 2009. Highlights for the second quarter of 2009 compared with…
Paragon Shipping Signs Two-Year Contracts
Paragon Shipping Inc. has entered into new two-year time charter contracts for the Calm Seas and the Coral Seas. Both vessels have been forward fixed on period time…
Fourth Panama Canal Excavation Project
As part of its Expansion Program, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) plans to solicit bids for the fourth and last dry excavation project. The project will be the…
New Joint Venture Global SSP
SSP Offshore Inc. of Houston, TX has entered into an agreement with Dubai-based Global Process Systems Inc. (GPS) to form Global SSP, a 50/50 joint venture. The new JV, based in Singapore, will focus on commercializing the proprietary SSP platform, a round floater designed to provide the deck space required for storage, processing, offloading and drilling. Global SSP will have exclusive rights under license to market…
