Daewoo Secures $1.66b in New Order
Daewoo Shipbuilding Marine and Engineering Co. said it has received a combined $1.66b in new orders this month to build 16 vessels. The vessels won together with its Romanian subsidiary…
Aries Maritime Announces Extended Period Charter for the Ocean Hope
Aries Maritime Transport Limited announced it has extended the existing period charter for the Ocean Hope, a 1989-built container vessel, with China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL).
MAIB Releases Investigation of Engine Room Fire
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) released the report of the joint investigation (with the Cyprus Maritime Administration) of the engine room fire…
PHMSA – Burial of Submerged Pipelines
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is seeking comment on its Study on Burial of Submerged Pipelines. The study addresses hazards…
Davis Commemorates Birthday of Ship’s Namesake
From USS Rodney M. USS Rodney M. Davis (FFG 60) held a ceremony April 7 to commemorate the birthday of her namesake, Marine Sgt. Rodney Maxwell Davis. The ship, commissioned in 1987…
Navy Announces Christening of Submarine North Carolina
The Navy’s newest attack submarine, North Carolina, will be christened Saturday, April 21, during an 11 a.m. EDT ceremony at Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipyard, Newport News, Va.
Last Call for Navy's Large Harbor Tugs
Large harbor tug Opelika (YTB 798) and Kittanning (YTB 787) follow alongside the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) as she gets underway…
Exmar Goes for Eighth LNGRV
Exmar has signed a contract for the construction for an LNGRV. The vessel will be the eighth in a series of LNGRVs and will be built by Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Company.
Navy Seeks Berthing Permission at Indian Ports
The US Navy has again sought berthing and access facilities at Indian ports, a top US commander said yesterday. US Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Michael G. Mullen…
ASL Marine Secures New Contracts
ASL Marine has secured new shipbuilding contracts. The contracts are for the construction of six Anchor Handling Towing/ Supply Vessels, which are used to tow and…
Agnes Candies Completes First Saturation Job for Spectra Energy
The Deep Marine Technology, Inc. long term leased Agnes Candies Saturation Dive Support Vessel has completed its first job in the Gulf of Mexico. Working for Spectra…
Hanjin Starts Building Container Ship
Hanjin Heavy Industries, Corp-Philippines, Inc. (HHIC-PI), switched on the steel plate cutting machine that signaled the start of its production. The first steel…
Seaman’s Work Extends Beyond Insurance Coverage
The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that the marine coverage endorsement on the business insurance purchased by a ship operator did not provide coverage…
First-Term Sailors Learn to Prepare for the Future
Transition Assistance Management Program Educator, Susan Pulliam, begins the Career Options and Navy Skills Evaluation Program (CONSEP) course for Sailors. CONSEP…
Deepwater Industry Affirm Commitment to Coast Guard Modernization Program
Infrastructure. ongoing progress throughout the program. mission performance and a safer working environment," said Mackay. "As Adm. Deepwater program of today," he said.
Genco Plans to Extend Time Charter for the Genco Beauty
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited announced it has reached an agreement to extend the time charter for the Genco Beauty, a 1999-built Panamax vessel currently on charter with Cargill International S.A.
Coast Guard Tows Distressed Vessel
The Coast Guard responded and rescued the crew of a distressed sail boat off the coast of North Carolina. The Coast Guard Cutter Staten Island, a 110-ft. patrol boat home ported in Fort Macon…
Jadaf Dubai Carries out First Ship Lift
Jadaf Dubai has achieved its first ship lift at its new facility in Dubai Maritime City. The operation involved hoisting a ship weighing 2,500 tons and transporting…
Dryships Announces Fixed Period Charter for Four Vessels
charter for a period of between six and eight months at a daily rate of $40,000. time charter commenced on March 31, 2007. charter for a period of between 9 and 11 months at a daily rate of $73,000.
Aker Kvaerner to Deliver Process Systems to MODEC
Aker Kvaerner has signed a contract with MODEC International LLC for delivery of process modules for a floating production facility (FPSO). The total contract value…
