CNOOC Sets 2010 Output Target at 48-50m Tons
China National Offshore Oil Corp, the parent of CNOOC Ltd, said it has set an oil and gas output target for 2010 of 48 mln-50 mln tons of oil equivalent. CNOOC,ā¦
Burger and SAFE Team Together
Burger Boat's President David Ross announced the formation of a strategic alliance between Burger Boat Company and SAFE (Strategically Armored and Fortified Environments).
Ship System and Component Manufacturers Discuss Past and Future
The Congressional Shipbuilding Caucus (CSC) co-chaired by Representatives Gene Taylor (D-MS) and Jo Ann Davis (R-VA), met with ship component manufacturers on theā¦
Stolt-Nielsen Announces Organizational Changes
Stolt-Nielsen S.A. announced organizational changes. ā¢ Stolt-Nielsen Transportation Group will become two separate business units: Stolt Tankers & Terminals (ST&T) and Stolt Tank Containers (STC).
MEPC Progresses on Key Issues
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) made progress on a packed agenda when it met for its 56th session from 9 to 13 July in London.
Obituary: Adm. Owen W. Siler
Adm. Owen W. Siler, 85, commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard from 1974 to 1978, died from heart failure July 17 at St. Joseph's hospital in Atlanta. A World War II veteranā¦
This Day in Naval History - July 20
1846 - First visit of U.S. warships (USS Columbus and USS Vincennes) to Japan is unsuccessful in negotiating a treaty. 1960 - In first launch of Polaris missileā¦
Excel Maritime to Acquire Two Supramax Vessels
Excel Maritime Carriers Ltd an owner and operator of dry bulk carriers and a provider of worldwide seaborne transportation services for dry bulk cargoes, announcedā¦
Panama Canal Awards First Construction Contract
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) took one step closer to breaking ground for the expansion of the Panama Canal Tuesday, when it officially awarded the first expansionā¦
Bourbon to Sell Port Towage Business
Abeilles. expand its harbour towage operations. months. invest and become a major player in harbour towage. on employees who would retain their status, seniority and benefits.
AVEVA Gets New Contract with SLS
AVEVA announces new contract with leading Korean marine company AVEVA , a leading provider of plant and marine design and engineering lifecycle solutions, announcedā¦
Shipyard Gas Explosion Kills One
According to Thanh Nien Daily, one person died and four were seriously burned including a South Korean man in a gas explosion at the Hyundai-Vinashin Shipyard in central Vietnamās Khanh Hoa province.
STX to Build 6 for National Maritime Transport
Accoring to reports, Atiya Salem, deputy chairman of NBE Board of Directors said that National Maritime Transport Co. has placed an order with STX Shipyard of South Korea to build six vessels of 81ā¦
Cummings Laments the Loss of Admiral Owen J. Siler
Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, released the following statement today followingā¦
Coast Guard ISC to Hold Change of Command
Coast Guard Integrated Support Command New Orleans is scheduled to host a change-of-command and retirement ceremony for the commanding officer of Coast Guard ISC New Orleansā¦
Phase Four of CARAT Begins in Singapore
The fourth phase of the 13th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise series began July 13 in an exercise that will include an estimated 1ā¦
Comfort Arrives in Nicaragua, Continues Mission
After caring for more than 55,000 patients in Belize, Guatemala and Panama, hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) arrived in Corinto on July 18, continuing its fourā¦
Hatteland Increases Capacity
Hatteland Display has introduced an advanced line manufacturing facility that greatly increases its production capacity at its Nedre Vats, Norway facility. Hattelandā¦
Northrop Grumman President Receives Leadership Excellence Award
Leadership Excellence Award by the Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership at the United States Naval Academy and the Harvard Business Review. employee developmentā¦
Shipbuilding and Repair Presence Primorye
Far Eastern Center for Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing is being created in Primorye. The Primorsky Territory Administration hosted a meeting dedicated to this new center.
