TEN Accepts Delivery of Nine-Vessel Western Petroleum Fleet
petroleum products. the course of the following four weeks. market.
Vinashin to Build Vessels for Israel
The Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Corp. (Vinashin) and its subsidiary, the Ha Long Shipbuilding Plant, signed Tuesday a $1b deal to build eight vessels to carry autos for Israel.
Trailer Launched at IHC Holland Merwede
On April 28, the trailing suction hopper dredger Marieke, built for the Belgian contractor Dredging, Environmental and Marine Engineering (DEME) took place at IHC Holland Merwede in Sliedrecht…
Shipping Associations, Danish Maritime Authorities Join Forces
In the wake of IMO resolution MSC.138(76) recommending the use of pilot for ships navigating through the entrances to the Baltic Sea, international shipping associations…
Bollinger Delivers Tank Barge to Bouchard
Following the delivery of Bouchard’s B. No. 280 from Bollinger Gretna and the delivery of the tug Rhea Bouchard from Bollinger Algiers, the ATB set sail for Texas…
Maritrans Adds to Fleet
According to reports, Maritrans Inc. reported net income for the quarter ended March 31 was $5.8 million, or 48 cents a share, compared with $3.7 million, or 43 cents a share…
Aker Yards to Build Two More PSVs for Nordcapital
Aker Yards has confirmed an optional agreement with Nordcapital Holding GmbH & Cie. KG in Hamburg, Germany for the building of two Platform Supply Vessels. The Contract value is approximately $47.5m.
Aker Kvaerner Awarded Reliance Subsea Contract
Reliance Industries Limited has awarded Aker Kvaerner an engineering, procurement and construction contract to deliver an 18 well subsea production system for the…
AMSEC Wins SPAWAR Contract
U.S. S.C. exercised. Jacksonville, Fla.; Bremerton, Wash.; and Hawaii. on ships, submarines and shore sites. Maintenance, Modernization and Technical Services - West.
Turnover Increases for Germanischer Lloyd
The continuing shipbuilding boom in the previous year contributed to a positive development in turnover and results at Germanischer Lloyd. Group turnover increased by 18.6% to $405.3m.
LNG Industry Defends Offshore Project Technology
import terminals throughout the world. Environmental impact statements (EIS) issued by the U.S. on the environment, including fisheries. federal government in these EIS.
M/V Malaspina Aids Stranded Fishing Vessel
Four stranded fishermen were aided by the M/V Malaspina Sunday night after their fishing vessel ran aground southwest of Prince Rupert, British Columbia. The M/V…
USS Norfolk Returns Home to Namesake City
The fast-attack submarine USS Norfolk (SSN 714) returned home to friends and family in Norfolk, Va., May 7 after a successful six-month deployment as part of the…
AMHS Ferry's Return Delayed Further
The FVF Fairweather, which was earlier expected to return to service in June, will be delayed until at least July 1, Alaska Marine Highway officials said Monday.
Large Capacity Power Barge for Brazilian Rivers
Trevisa Investimentos of Porto Alegre Brazil have been operating the area’s largest inland river bulk carrier, the N/M Germano Beker , since the vessel’s delivery in December 2005.
SOCOTU New Agents for LCL in Tunis
The building of the global LCL network now continues with the opening of LauritzenCool Logistics activities in Tunis. SOCOTU (Societe Commerciale Tunisienne) will…
Senate Panel OKs $517.7b Defense Bill
The Senate Armed Services Committee approved a $517.7b fiscal 2007 defense authorization bill, a 4 percent increase over the amount authorized by Congress last year.
Ferries to Greece Back on Schedule
Louis announced that ferry services to Greece have resumed for the summer season. The cruise ship Princessa Marissa would be offering ferry services to Piraeus and…
Romanian Crew Detained for Months at Fourchon
10 Romanian crew members have been stuck on a docked ship in Port Fourchon for three months while the vessel's owner and operator unhurriedly attempt to fix safety problems.
City, Owners Argue over Drifting Drydocks
High winds set a portion of the dry docks in Chemainus Bay dangerously adrift last week, prompting some finger pointing between the owners and North Cowichan. Three massive dry dock sections…
