Samsung Heavy Expects Fewer Ship Orders
Samsung Heavy Industries said that orders this year for its vessels and offshore platforms may fall as much as 21 percent as demand weakens from three consecutive years of records, Bloomberg reported.
U.S. Pushes Bahamas To Sign PSI
According to reports, U.S. Ambassador to The Bahamas John Rood continues to push for The Bahamas to sign onto the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI), but according…
Notice for Michigan Ballast Water Treatment
The maritime community is reminded that the Final Determination and Notice regarding Ballast Water Treatment for Oceangoing Vessels on the Great Lakes, issued by…
EPA Issues Rule on Shipbuilding Air Emissions
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a direct final rule regarding emission standards for hazardous air pollutants relating to shipbuilding and ship repair (surface coating) operations.
Aker Kvaerner Awarded Drilling Equipment Contract
Aker Kvaerner has been awarded a contract with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co Ltd in South Korea for delivery of drilling facilities for an ultra deepwater…
Daewoo Forms Joint Venture with Nigerian National Petroleum
Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co Ltd will enter the shipping business by forming a joint venture company with Nigerian National Petroleum Co, Daewoo Shipbuilding said.
Report: Va. Shipbuilders Unhappy with New Port Security Rules
A federal plan to screen port workers could drive up the cost of building and repairing Navy ships while doing nothing to improve security, industry officials say.
New Tug Put to Work on First Day of Job
It didn't take long for the state to make use of a new rescue tug stationed at the northwestern tip of the Olympic Peninsula. Just before midnight on New Year's Eve…
Report: 2 U.S. Sailors Die After Falling off Submarine
Two U.S. sailors died after waves swept them from the deck of a nuclear submarine off the coast of southwestern England on Friday, British coast guards said. The USS Minneapolis-St.
$630m Drill Ship is Korea's Most Expensive Ship
The most expensive ship among the orders Korean shipbuilders have won this year is a $630m drill ship. Samsung Heavy Industries won a contract from Sweden in October to build the 97…
Liftboat Juan Listing at 90 Degrees
The Coast Guard reported that the liftboat Juan is listing 90 degrees, about 70 miles south of Gibson, La. The vessel is holding in position, approximately 5,500 ft.
Gerald R. Ford, Former President and Sailor, Dies
Lt. Cmdr. Gerald Ford in uniform 1945, who later became the 38th President of the United States (1974-1977). Ford received his commission as an Ensign in the U.S Naval Reserve on April 13…
Aboitiz Transport Sells 2 Ships
Aboitiz Transport System Corp., the transportation arm of Cebu-based conglomerate Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc., is selling two vessels for $39m, with the first already delivered to the buyer…
Ocean Tankers Acquires New Ship
Ocean Tankers Holdings Public Company Ltd (OCT) announced that within the framework of the company’s policy for the improvement of its fleet, it has reached an agreement…
Five Newbuildings for Hapag-Lloyd in 2007
In 2007, Hapag-Lloyd will integrate three newbuildings each capable of carrying 8,750 standard containers (TEU) as well as two vessels each of 4,250 TEU capacity into its fleet…
Vinashin to Expand Song Chanh Shipyard
Vinashin has invested 93.7m in expanding Song Chanh shipyard in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh. The shipyard will be upgraded to be capable of building ships up to 20…
TSS Extends High-Speed On Demand Maritime Service
Telenor Satellite Services (TSS) now offers high-speed 128 kbps maritime satellite communications service globally. Telenor has added Pacific Ocean coverage to its…
Electric Boat Awarded $1.2b Submarine Contract
Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Conn., is being awarded a $1.2b modification to previously awarded multi-year contract (N00024-03-C-2101) for Fiscal Year 2007 Virginia…
Coast Guard Responds to Liftboat Incident
The liftboat Juan tilts to its starboard side about 70 miles south of Gibson, La. The Coast Guard is monitoring the situation, and all personnel aboard the boat were safely evacuated. U.S.
A More Powerful Chinese Navy?
According to a report in the Taipei Times, Chinese President Hu Jintao urged the building of a powerful navy that is prepared "at any time" for military struggle, state media reported yesterday.
