Maritime Industry Top News
Coast Guard Responds to Ferry Allision
The Coast Guard Sector San Francisco responded to the Ferry Vessel Royal Prince of the Red & White Fleet after the vessel allided with some rocks south west of Alcatraz a little after 3pm.
Hatteland Names Hawthorne as General Manager
Hatteland Display computers and panel computers has appointed David Hawthorne as General Manager of its American operations. The appointment comes as Hatteland Display's…
S. Coast Guard uses SunWize Solar Modules
SunWize was selected for a five year supply contract with the US Coast Guard (USCG) to provide specialty solar modules to power navigational aids, buoys and lighthouses.
U.S. Navy Gives Lockheed Martin the Green Light
The U.S. Navy has given its final approval for Lockheed Martin to proceed with the integration and shipboard installation of the world's first, fully-open architecture…
TUI AG and RCL to Launch JV
TUI AG and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. announced today they will launch a new joint venture serving the German cruise market. The new company, TUI Cruises, will begin service with one ship…
Charter Rates Boost for Tanker Owners
Oil tanker owners are celebrating one of the industry's most notable turnrounds after charter rates for some vessel classes multiplied around seven times in the space of a few weeks.
Barge Removed from Reef
The barge that ran aground in Hagåtña Bay was removed and steps are now being taken to repair damage. The Coast Guard said the barge was removed at 6:15 p.m. yesterday…
Nichols Brothers Resumes Work
Nichols Brothers Boat Builders returned to work after the company laid off 185 employees Nov. 2. Shortly thereafter, the company filed for bankruptcy protection…
Total to Invest in Iran's LNG Project
Iranian Oil Minister Gholam Hossein Nozari said that the French oil company, Total, has voiced preparedness to make a $12b investment in Iran's Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project.
Hercules Offshore Gets Contracts from ONGC
Drilling-rig operator Hercules Offshore Inc said Indian state-run explorer Oil and Natural Gas Corp Ltd awarded three-year contracts for two jackup rigs for drilling operations in offshore India.
Gates Appraises Maritime Contribution to Gulf Region Security
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates commemorated a historic date in U.S. Navy history -- Pearl Harbor Day -- at U.S. Naval Forces Central Command headquarters. He…
GL Opens New Office in Vladivostok
Pushed by strong shipping investments and a world-wide shortage in yard capacity, Russia’s shipping industry is back in business. Accordingly, the demand for classificatory services increases.
Coast Guard Reservists Wish Outgoing Commander ‘Fair Winds and Following Seas’
By Lt. Col. G.P. Mirabella, U.S. In a ceremony rich in nautical tradition, Capt. Deborah A. Dombeck, Coast Guard Reserve, relinquished command of U. S. Transportation…
GAC Opens Ship Agency Offices Australia-wide
GAC Group announced an expansion plan with the opening of 13 ship agency offices in major ports throughout Australia. The locations include Cairns, Townsville, Mackay…
CNOOC Announces Startup of New Platform
CNOOC Limited announced that Platform C of Phase of Penglai (PL) 19-3 has come on stream successfully. This is the first Wellhead Platform starting production in Phase â…¡development of PL19-3.
C&G Boat Works Awarded $8.3m Contract Modification
C&G Boat Works, Inc., Mobile, Ala., is being awarded an $8,370,633 firm-fixed price (FFP) modification to exercise an option under previously awarded contract N00024-07-C-2236…
Offshore Systems Signs Contract with Royal Danish Navy
Offshore Systems Ltd. announced that it has secured a contract valued at approximately $750,000 with the Royal Danish Navy to provide an upgrade to their world leading…
Horizon Lines Hosts Army National Guard Exercise
Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico, a subsidiary of Horizon Lines, Inc. hosted a series of exercises conducted by The Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team (WMD…
Transocean Provides Update on Fleet Contract Status
Transocean Inc. announced that its report of drilling rig status and contract information covering the company's 140-unit offshore drilling fleet has been updated as of December 7, 2007.
Halliburton Announces Management Changes
As a further effort to strengthen its operational efficiencies, augment its management and succession development opportunities and maximize its financial performance…
