Burger Boat Launches its Largest Yacht
Burger Boat shipyard launched the m, Mirgab V on Saturday. The tri-deck yacht, christened at the Manitowoc River, was constructed for Mohammed Alshaya, a Kuwaiti…
Maersk Exec says Ports need to Prepare for Flood of Cargo
According to a report in the Virginian Pilot, the North American head of shipping conglomerate A.P. Moller-Maersk Group called for increased investment in U.S. ports…
No Injuries in Britain Cruise Ship Fire
According to reports a fire broke out in the engine room of the Calypso and was put out by the crew in about three hours on Saturday. Authorities say no one was…
Bonhomme Richard Certifies Well Deck Operations
The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) was certified for well deck operations April 26, following two days of ship-to-shore maneuvers…
Contracts Awarded
Lockheed Martin Corp. Maritime Systems and Sensors of Manassas won a $6.7m contract from the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command for the design and development…
Moonen Shipyards Launches Megayacht
The Moonen Shipyards has launched the 290-ton Explorer 114 My Issue. Built for repeat clients, the first of the new Moonen Explorer Series, is a unique long-range…
Saab TransponderTech Wins AIS Orders
Saab TransponderTech received orders from the Prefectura of Argentina to supply Automatic Information Systems (AIS) and other navigation systems, in a move to upgrade…
Attempt to Blow Up Platform Foiled
Authorities of the Eastern Naval Command have explained how their officers and men succeeded last weekend in foiling attempts by some militant youths to blow up…
Shell to Decide on Iran's Persian LNG Project in 2007
Royal Dutch Shell PLC is to decide in 2007 whether to invest in Iran's Persian LNG project, its chief executive said on May 4. Speaking at a press conference, Jeroen…
Board Approves Waterborne Security Barriers
Authorizing the expenditure of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Port Security Grant Funds, the Board of Harbor Commissioners has approved an agreement…
Island Oil & Gas Begins Drilling Operations
Island Oil & Gas plc has spudded well 48/23-3 at Seven Heads West in the Celtic Sea offshore Ireland. The well is the first in its planned 2006 and 2007 drilling programs.
Port Security Bill Passes House
The House of Representatives passed the Security and Accountability For Every 'SAFE' Port Act. The legislation is a comprehensive, bipartisan port security bill…
SaabTranspondertech Wins AIS Orders
Saab TransponderTech has received orders from the Prefectura of Argentina to supply Automatic Information Systems (AIS) and other navigation systems, in a move to…
Nassau ESG Returns to Norfolk
Elements of the USS Nassau (LHA 4) Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) including the dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50), amphibious transport dock USS Austin…
STX Engine Builds New Dual-Fuel Series
The MAN B&W Diesel Group has extended their existing, over 20-year license agreement with Korean licensee STX Engine. Within Korea, STX is now also licensed to build…
USNS Mercy Arrives in Hawaii
The Military Sealift Command (MSC) hospital ship, USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) pulls into Pearl Harbor for a scheduled port visit. Mercy is making its first stop during…
TORP Terminal – DWP License Application
The Maritime Administration (MarAd) issued a Notice stating that TORP Terminal has submitted an application for a license to construct and operate a deepwater port (DWP).
HAL Ship Makes First Call of Season in Boston
Holland America Line's cruise operations have a significant economic impact on Boston and Massachusetts. Last year that impact totaled $21,429,680m, and in 2006…
Bath Iron Works Gets Mixed News Out Of Washington
WLBZ2 is reporting that some good news and some bad news for Maine shipbuilder Bath Iron Works in Washington. The Senate Armed Services Committee yesterday endorsed…
Hornbeck Reports 1Q Results
Hornbeck Offshore Services Inc. on reported that first-quarter earnings nearly tripled as rates for offshore transport services rose. Net income rose to $14.9 million…
