IMO Group Agrees on Pollution Reduction Measure
Draft amendments to revise the MARPOL regulations on the prevention of air pollution from ships were agreed by the IMO Sub-Committee on Bulk Liquids and Gases (BLG)ā¦
NOL Profit Soars 44%
Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) reported a net profit for 2007 of $523 million, 44% higher than the result for 2006. The Groupās EBIT was $613 million, 53% higher than in 2006.
Maritime Security Meeting Set for SMM ā08
The security of shipping channels has become an important concern in view of the growing threat to international shipping. This development is met by the Internationalā¦
This Day in Naval History - Feb. 12
1945 - USS Batfish (SS 310) sinks its second Japanese submarine within three days. 1947 - USS Cusk (SS 348) sets a a milestone, launching the first guided-missile (Loon) from a submarine.
Lewis and Clark Completes First T-AKE Deployment
Military Sealift Command (MSC) dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Lewis and Clark (T-AKE 1) and its crew of 124 civil service mariners and 11 Sailors returned to Naval Station Norfolk Feb.
RoRo Challenge Sold
The Board of Directors of Attica Holdings S.A. announced that it has concluded the sale and delivery of its RoRo vessel Challenge to Challenge Shipping Co. Ltd. controlled by Clipper Denmark A/S.
IBIA Announces Success at IMO
The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) reported a number of significant, positive developments for the bunker industry following the meeting in Londonā¦
FSL Starts $34m Refit
Portsmouth-based Fleet Support Limited (FSL) has taken in hand the Royal Navy Type 42 destroyer HMS York ready for a $34 million refit lasting more than a year.
Diana Shipping Announces Long-Term Charter Contract
Diana Shipping Inc. period. revenues for the minimum scheduled period of the charter. The charter is expected to commence in the second half of February, 2008. The Alcyon is a 75ā¦
Damaged Ferry Towed
The Washington State ferry that was damaged after striking a dock has been towed to Eagle Harbor, Wash., for repairs. The ferry Yakima struck a dock adjacent toā¦
Coast Guard Disrupts Illegal Vessel Operator
The U.S. Coast Guard disrupted an illegal river tour business operating on the Withlacoochee River in Dunnellon, Fla., Feb. A Coast Guard investigation determined that Singing River Toursā¦
Savannah River Closed Following Explosion at Sugar Refinery
The U.S. Coast Guard has closed the Savannah River to navigation following a large explosion at a sugar refinery at Port Wentworth, just upstream from Savannah, Georgia.
This Day in Naval History - Feb. 09
1799 - USS Constellation, commanded by Capt. Thomas Truxtun, captures the French warship l'Insurgente. 1943 - The organized Japanese resistance on Guadalcanal ends.
FERC Conducting Scoping Port Dolphin Energy
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) said that it is conducting limited scoping regarding the onshore portion of the proposed Port Dolphin Energy LLCā¦
Blaze on Turkish Ship in Adriatic Sea Extinguished
Firefighters extinguished a blaze that erupted aboard a Turkish cargo ship off Croatia's coast three days ago and had raised fears of major pollution, AFP reported.
Agreement Means New Jobs on LNG Tankers
New seafaring jobs on Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) vessels will go to Americans licensed as shipsā officers under an agreement reached between the U.S. Departmentā¦
Top Leaders Meet, Share Ideas at West 2008 Conference
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Jennifer S. Top leaders from the military, government and industry gathered at the San Diego Convention Center Feb.
Hyundai Heavy Wins $1.36b Container Ship Order
Heavy Industries Co, has secured an order worth $1.36b from an unnamed European shipowner to build eight container ships. The company said in a regulatory filingā¦
USS Augusta Inactivated
Sailors aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Augusta (SSN 710) work together to moor their submarine to the pier. Augusta arrived home to Submarine Base New Londonā¦
Fincantieri Studies Capital Hike to Bid for Aker Yards
According to reports, Fincantieri is studying a capital increase to bid for Aker Yards. Reports say that Fincantieri has the support of the Italian, French, Norwegian and Finnish governmentsā¦
