L27/38 GenSets for TML Heavy Transport Vessels
SeaMetric International AS, Stavanger, Norway has during December 2007 ordered a package of 24 MAN Diesel marine generating sets type 8L27/38 for four specialized heavy-lifter transport vessels.
Remedial Offshore Pics Power for Unique Offshore Vessel
Remedial Offshore announced the purchase of V228 medium-speed diesel engines from GE Marine to power the new Remedial Offshore Elevating Support Vessels (ESVs).
Jamestown Metal Wins AHL Tanker Deal
Jamestown Metal Marine Sales, Inc. won a contract by American Heavy Lift (AHL) to supply the superstructure modules for three new shallow draft 49,000 DWT tankers.
Landmark Steam Turbine for FPSO
One of the 27 MW steam turbine driven generator sets delivered to Fred. Olsen Production. Fred. Olsen Production ASA has chosen UK engineering company Peter Brotherhoodā¦
IMO Group Agrees on Pollution Reduction Measure
Draft amendments to revise the MARPOL regulations on the prevention of air pollution from ships were agreed by the IMO Sub-Committee on Bulk Liquids and Gases (BLG)ā¦
NOL Profit Soars 44%
Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) reported a net profit for 2007 of $523 million, 44% higher than the result for 2006. The Groupās EBIT was $613 million, 53% higher than in 2006.
Maritime Security Meeting Set for SMM ā08
The security of shipping channels has become an important concern in view of the growing threat to international shipping. This development is met by the Internationalā¦
This Day in Naval History - Feb. 12
1945 - USS Batfish (SS 310) sinks its second Japanese submarine within three days. 1947 - USS Cusk (SS 348) sets a a milestone, launching the first guided-missile (Loon) from a submarine.
Lewis and Clark Completes First T-AKE Deployment
Military Sealift Command (MSC) dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Lewis and Clark (T-AKE 1) and its crew of 124 civil service mariners and 11 Sailors returned to Naval Station Norfolk Feb.
RoRo Challenge Sold
The Board of Directors of Attica Holdings S.A. announced that it has concluded the sale and delivery of its RoRo vessel Challenge to Challenge Shipping Co. Ltd. controlled by Clipper Denmark A/S.
IBIA Announces Success at IMO
The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) reported a number of significant, positive developments for the bunker industry following the meeting in Londonā¦
FSL Starts $34m Refit
Portsmouth-based Fleet Support Limited (FSL) has taken in hand the Royal Navy Type 42 destroyer HMS York ready for a $34 million refit lasting more than a year.
Diana Shipping Announces Long-Term Charter Contract
Diana Shipping Inc. period. revenues for the minimum scheduled period of the charter. The charter is expected to commence in the second half of February, 2008. The Alcyon is a 75ā¦
Damaged Ferry Towed
The Washington State ferry that was damaged after striking a dock has been towed to Eagle Harbor, Wash., for repairs. The ferry Yakima struck a dock adjacent toā¦
Coast Guard Disrupts Illegal Vessel Operator
The U.S. Coast Guard disrupted an illegal river tour business operating on the Withlacoochee River in Dunnellon, Fla., Feb. A Coast Guard investigation determined that Singing River Toursā¦
Savannah River Closed Following Explosion at Sugar Refinery
The U.S. Coast Guard has closed the Savannah River to navigation following a large explosion at a sugar refinery at Port Wentworth, just upstream from Savannah, Georgia.
This Day in Naval History - Feb. 09
1799 - USS Constellation, commanded by Capt. Thomas Truxtun, captures the French warship l'Insurgente. 1943 - The organized Japanese resistance on Guadalcanal ends.
FERC Conducting Scoping Port Dolphin Energy
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) said that it is conducting limited scoping regarding the onshore portion of the proposed Port Dolphin Energy LLCā¦
Blaze on Turkish Ship in Adriatic Sea Extinguished
Firefighters extinguished a blaze that erupted aboard a Turkish cargo ship off Croatia's coast three days ago and had raised fears of major pollution, AFP reported.
Agreement Means New Jobs on LNG Tankers
New seafaring jobs on Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) vessels will go to Americans licensed as shipsā officers under an agreement reached between the U.S. Departmentā¦
