Maritime Industry Top News
CNOOC: A Deepwater Gas Finding in Qiongdongnan Basin
China's CNOOC Limited (NYSE: CEO, SEHK: 0883) announced a deepwater gas discovery on Block 64/11 offshore China after the Lingshui 22-1-1 exploration well drilled by its partner…
FPSO Installation deal to Aker Solutions
MODEC Offshore Production Systems (Singapore) Pte Ltd. awarded Aker Solutions' wholly-owned subsidiary Aker Marine Contractors a mooring installation contract for…
India to set up R&D Center for Warships
On Monday. January 4, 2011, the foundation for what will be a new R&D Center for warships will be laid in india. According to a report on http://frontierindia.net…
Captain, Chief Engineer Killed on Ship
Last week a ship reportedly was diverted to Bermuda following the death of its captain and chief engineer, according to a report on http://bermudasun.bm. Bermuda…
Torghatten Nord Names LNG Supplier for Ferry Fleet
Barents NaturGass AS reportedly won a contract to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Torghatten Nord AS for seven new LNG ferries in one of Norway’s busiest waterways…
GDF Suez Explores Stake Sale
GDF Suez SA, operator of Europe’s largest natural-gas network, is reportedly studying a plan to sell shares or a minority stake in its oil and gas production business…
Rig Deal Offshore Canada
Husky Energy, Suncor Energy and Statoil Canada reportedly signed a deal to share an offshore rig, helping support continued activity off the Newfoundland and Labrador coast…
World's Largest Shipyard Expects 54% Order Boost in '11
Hyundai Heavy Industries, the world’s largest shipyard, expects to boost orders 54 percent in 2011, driven by new ship and offshore demand, according to a recent report on Bloomberg.
Fog Closes Houston Ship Channel Overnight
According to a Bloomberg report, Houston Ship Channel pilots halted boarding inbound and outbound vessels overnight after fog reduced visibility on the approach to the largest U.S.
10 Vessels Reportedly Trapped in Ice
As the maritime industry seeks to expand its presence into Arctic waters, a report today from Russia may be cause for pause.According to an Itar-Tass report, more…
MARAD: Public Hearings for the U.S.-Flag Great Lakes Fleet Revitalization Study
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration will hold three public meetings to gather data and comments for the agency's U.S.-Flag Great Lakes Fleet Revitalization Study.
Sevmash Shipyard Appeals Court Ruling
On 10 December 2010, the state commercial court in Arkhangelsk decided in favour of Odfjell and approved our application concerning the recognition and enforcement…
LCS Contract Awards Officially Announced
Lockheed Martin Corp., Baltimore, Md., is being awarded a fixed-price-incentive contract for the fiscal 2010-2015 block buy of Flight 0+ Littoral Combat Ships (LCS).
New CADCAM Solution
Working in cooperation, Napa Ltd and DRS Defense Solutions, LLC, Advanced Marine Technology Center (DRS DS AMTC) have created a new interface between NAPA and MAESTRO software.
Hamburg Süd Expands Presence in the Asia-India/Pakistan Trade
Effective from 5 January 2011, Hamburg Süd will expand its presence in the trade between Asia and India/Pakistan by joining the new service operated in cooperation with Evergreen and Simatech.
Wärtsilä Debuts More Powerful Wärtsilä 32
Wärtsilä introduced a more powerful version for marine applications of its Wärtsilä 32 engine. The engine was first introduced in the 1980s, and to date more than 4000 units have been sold to the marine industry alone. The Wärtsilä 32 engine is a choice for both the marine and land-based power plants markets. In the marine industry the engine is used for both main engine and auxiliary engine applications.
North P&I Club Confirms 2011 Strategy
The ‘A’ rated 125 million GT North P&I club has confirmed its strategy for the start of its next 150 years will remain focused on service, strength and quality.
STEP Offshore Wins Contract with STX Offshore
STEP Offshore, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aker Solutions, has won a contract from South Korea’s STX Offshore & Shipbuilding Co. LTD to supply equipment for a new…
NOAA Finalizes Plans for 2011 Survey Season
As the new year approaches, NOAA ships and independent contractors are preparing for the nation’s 177th hydrographic surveying season, aiming to collect critically…
MARAD Great Lakes Fleet Revitalization Study
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) will conduct three public listening sessions to gather data and comments to inform the US-Flag Great Lakes Fleet Revitalization Study.
