MAIB Issues Report on Grounding
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Board (MAIB) released the report of the joint investigation on the grounding of the CP Valour in Baia da Praia do Norte, Faial, Azores on 9 December 2005.
New Vessel for New Zealand Police and Customs
The New Zealand Customs Servicestated that it and the Auckland Police jointly issued a tender for a new maritime vessel, which will be used to enhance border law enforcement. Source: HK Law
Tidewater Closes on Sale of 10 Offshore Tugs
Tidewater Inc. announced today the closing on the sale of ten offshore tugs for a total cash price of $31.5 million. The culmination of this transaction resultsā¦
Quintana Maritime Secures Nine Vessels
Quintana Maritime Limited announced that it secured seven Kamsarmaxes and two Panamaxes, which were recently acquired or are set to be acquired from Metrobulk, underā¦
Lockheed Martin Demonstrates Volume Search Radar Antenna
Volume Search Radar (VSR) antenna for the U.S. next-generation destroyer program. developing for DDG-1000. ranges. reflected radar signal and amplify it for processing.
Titan Redelivers Salvaged Car Carrier
Titan worldwide salvage company and subsidiary of Crowley Maritime Corporation, redelivered the car carrier Cougar Ace to owners yesterday in Dutch Harbor, Alaska.
Public Meeting on Government Contract
The U. S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration will consider Wilmington, NC, as well as other cities, for federal contracts for the decommissioning of the NS Savannahā¦
Azerbaijan Caspian to Establish Shipbuilding Facility
Aydin Bashirov, the Chief of the Azerbaijan Shipping Company hold a meeting with the South Korean representatives on the issue of establishment of the new shipbuildingā¦
Cruise Ship to be Inspected on First Coast
The Captain of the Port of Jacksonville has ordered a Carnival Cruise Lines ship be inspected at sea before it can return to the First Coast. The Carnival Cruise ship Celebrationā¦
China Approves Plan for Port Development
The Chinese government on Wednesday approved the national plan for the distribution of sea ports and the medium and long-term plans for the shipbuilding industry.
Carnival to Base Two Ships in New Orleans Year Round
According to reports, Carnival Cruise Line ship Triumph will offer seven-day cruises year-round from the Port of New Orleans beginning next year, Carnival Corp.
Company to Pay $735,000 for Ocean Dumping Violations
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has stated that a dredging company will pay $735,000 for ocean dumping violations off the coast of northern California.
Cougar Ace Salvage Nearly Completed
The Unified Command issued a situation report stating that the Cougar Ace is now stable. The shipās emergency generator is on line and plans call for the serviceā¦
USCG to Examine Damaged Cruise Ship
The Coast Guard will examine at sea the cruise ship that grounded in the Bahamas prior to allowing the ship to enter the Port of Jacksonville for repairs. The Coastā¦
Raytheon Gets $11m Navy Contract for Mine Hunting Sonar
hunting sonar systems. contract, originally awarded in September 2005, to $104.9 million. equipment and engineering services. for 11 additional systems, services and support equipment for 2007.
Christensen Yachts To Build Megayachts in Tennessee
400,000-sq. ft. Knoxville, Tenn. two years. in six years. Development Agency property. Authority (TVA) in the late 1970s.
Carnival Ship Spills Oil off Bahamas
According to reports, a cruise ship's engine propeller struck the sea floor while docking Wednesday in the Bahamas, spilling oil and damaging the vessel, the Miami-based cruise company said.
California OSPR to Sponsor Oil Spill Response Course
The California Office of Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR) issued a notice stating that it and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) areā¦
TTS Acquires Umoe Schat-Harding
TTS Marine ASA has entered into a letter of intent with Umoe Industri regarding the takeover of Umoe Schat-Harding, which supplies lifeboats and other life-savingā¦
MOL Names New Trade Management EVP/COO
Tsuyoshi Yoshida has been appointed as the new executive vice president and CEO of Trade Management for MOL (America) Inc. Yoshida will have responsibility for pricingā¦
