Omega Takes Delivery of Product Tanker
Omega Navigation Enterprises, Inc. has taken delivery from STX Shipbuilding Co., South Korea, of the Omega Theodore a new building Ice Class 1A Panamax double hull…
Bourbon Dolphin Inquiry Underway
According to Rigzone, an inquiry into the cause of the Norwegian anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) Bourbon Dolphin capsizing started Wednesday. The vessel capsized…
Hearing on Implementation of SAFE Port Act
On April 26, the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime & Global Counterterrorism of the House Committee on Homeland Security will conduct an oversight hearing on implementation of the SAFE Port Act.
Evergreen Line Name Effective May 1 for Four Carriers
Evergreen Marine Corp. Ltd., Hatsu Marine Ltd., Italia Marittima S.p.A. and Evergreen Marine Ltd. will adopt a unified common trade name Evergreen Line for international marketing…
STX to Build Shipyard in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijain Investing Company and STX Shipbuilding Co. signed the memorandum of understanding for plans to build a shipyard to produce and repair tankers in Garadaga (the region of Baku)…
At Least 15 Missing After Boat Sinks
A U.S. Coast Guard cutter and helicopter plucked more than a dozen fishermen from the Atlantic after their boat capsized, but at least 15 others were missing. The 52-foot Abra Cadabra…
Hyundai Heavy, Nigeria to Set up LNG Shipping Firm
Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., the world's biggest shipbuilder, said on Wednesday it will set up a shipping firm with Nigeria's state-run Nigerian National Petroleum Corp.
OSI Geospatial to Provide Navigation Systems to Navy
OSI Geospatial Inc. (OSI) said its U.S. Systems Operations has signed a $500,000 contract to provide the U.S. Navy with military navigation systems. The systems…
Halloran Promoted to Vice President at A&B
Kevin L. Halloran has been promoted by Alexander & Baldwin, Inc., to vice president, corporate development and investor relations. He had joined the company last October as director…
European Commission Clears JV
The European Commission's competition authorities have cleared the joint venture being formed by Wärtsilä, China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI).
China's Shipyards to Double Capacity
According to a Bloomberg report, China's two largest shipyard groups plan to double capacity by 2010, aiming for the top spot in world shipbuilding. China State Shipbuilding Corp.…
China Steps Up with LNG
China has made concrete progress in shipbuilding. In September 2007, the first LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) ship made by China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) will be delivered…
Ship Emissions Tops IMO Agenda
Work on reviewing regulations to reduce emissions of air pollutants from ships was high on the agenda when the IMO Sub-Committee on Bulk Liquids and Gases (BLG)…
Evergreen Line Name Effective May 1
Evergreen Marine Corp. S.p.A. and Evergreen Marine (Hong Kong) Ltd. trade name Evergreen Line for international marketing, effective May 1, 2007. All four carriers…
Stolt-Nielsen S.A. Reports Unaudited 1Q Results
Stolt-Nielsen S.A. reported unaudited results for the first quarter ended February 28, 2007. -- Operating revenue of $407.9 million for the quarter, compared with…
Tidewater Launches Internal Investigation
Tidewater Inc. is conducting an internal investigation of its Nigerian operations, focusing on the legality, under the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and local laws…
Construction Begins on Fourth Tanker in Philly
Dock. series, also currently under construction. As part of the ceremony, coins were placed under the keel block recreating a long-standing tradition whereby shipbuilders…
Hearing on Safety and Security of LNG
On May 7, the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure will conduct a hearing on the Safety…
ABS Reports Record Fleet, Successful Year
A very active newbuilding market, an expanding fleet and a significant number of older vessels undergoing survey to extend their service life in the buoyant market…
Bay-Houston Towing Co. to Build Third Z-Tech Harbor Tug
On April 16, 2007, Mark Kuebler, President of Bay-Houston Towing Co., signed a contract with Orange Shipbuilding for a Z-Tech harbor tug. This marks the second Z…
