CSIC Begins Building Shipbuilding Facility
XFN reported that China Shipbuilding Industry Corp (CSIC) has started construction on two new drydocks in the eastern city of Qingdao, with a projected total investment of 7.4 bln yuan.
EU Says China to Rein in Steel and Shipbuilding
The European Union has told China that it will face a growing threat of trade penalties unless it curbs breakneck capacity expansion in steel and shipbuilding, EU diplomats said on Tuesday.
DYT Launches Super Ship
Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT), the world's only float-on/float-off yacht transport service, has launched its newest ship, which will provide yacht owners with faster…
EPA – Marine Compression-Ignition Engines Proposal
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes to establish standards for emissions of particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) from marine compression…
Port Dolphin Files Deepwater Port Application with Coast Guard
Port Dolphin Energy LLC, a wholly owned US subsidiary of the Norwegian based company Höegh LNG AS, has submitted an application to the U.S. Coast Guard for approval…
Brookings Institution to Sponsor Webcast of CNO Speech
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen announces the naming of DDG 108 as USS Wayne E. Meyer at a ceremony celebrating the deliverance of the 100th Aegis Weapons System to the Navy.
Kings Bay Named Installation of Excellence
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates announced March 30 that Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay is one of five recipients of the 2007 Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence.
Hawes Provides Medical Assistance at Sea
The guided missile frigate USS Hawes (FFG 53) provided medical assistance to a Liberian cargo vessel while conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the southern Persian Gulf, March 30.
Austal Gets Order For Four Ferries
An unconditional contract has been confirmed for the supply of four fast ferries, consisting of two 69 metre and two 88 metre Austal Auto Express vehicle-passenger catamaran designs.
STX Targets $3b Sales from New Yard
STX Shipbuilding Co., the world's seventh-largest shipbuilder, said its shipyard to be built here will post $3 billion in sales in 2012, similar to that of its shipyard in Jinhae, South Korea.
NTSB Releases Report on Passenger Vessel Fire
on June 12, 2006. It determined that the fire was most likely caused by the ignition of diesel fuel that came into contact with a hot engine surface. The damage…
FMC – Investigation of Alleged Unlicensed NVOCC
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued an Order directing the investigation of allegations that a company in Houston was operating as an unlicensed non-vessel…
Marine Mammal Health & Stranding Response Program
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will hold public meetings to receive comments on the Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement…
Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Award Conservation Grants
The Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises Ocean Fund awarded $796,000 on March 30 in 15 new grants to marine conservation and environmental organizations…
U.S.-ROK Counterparts Leave Lasting Impressions
U.S. Sailors and Marines expressed heartfelt good-byes to their Republic of Korea (ROK) counterparts who disembarked ships of the Sasebo, Japan-based Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ESXARG) on April 1.
Gibbs and Lockheed to Develop HSA Vehicles
Gibbs Technologies have agreed to develop a family of high speed amphibious vehicles designed specifically for military operations. all terrain vehicle. land-to-water in five seconds.
ABB wins $110m in Contracts
for 19 new vessels being built in Europe and Asia. vessel and one light well intervention vessel, all to be built in Norway. vessel from Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction of Korea.
Royal Caribbean Orders Another Cruise Ship
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. orders another Genesis class cruise vessel from Aker Yards. The contract price is approximately $1.2b. The contract is subject to final confirmation of buyers financing.
Horizon Hawk Enters Service
The Horizon Hawk, a new 2,824 TEU containership in the Horizon Lines, Inc. fleet, made her maiden call today at Tacoma, launching the carrier's enhanced Transpacific…
Moore Stephens Survey Reveals Inconsistencies in Risk Management Application
95% of insurers who responded to a recent risk management survey conducted by leading insurance accountant and consultant Moore Stephens said they identified regulatory…
