Maritime Industry Top News
The Containership Market: Full Steam Ahead?
Liner shipping is traditionally a cyclical business, subject to dramatic peaks and troughs and sudden changes in fortune in individual trade lanes. Today's ebullience…
Flood Attracted to Water
Appropriate, isn’t it, that a man name Flood made his mark on the world painting nautical scenes. Born on the fourth of July in Philadelphia, James Flood has been…
Challenges facing IMO
By IMO Secretary-General, Mr. Efthimios E. The first months of my tenure as Secretary-General of the international Maritime Organization have seen an extremely busy…
Damen Delivers the Patrol Boat Valiant
Damen Shipyards Gorinchem delivered the Damen Stan Patrol 4207 Valiant to H.M. Customs and Excise. Following the earlier delivered Seeker, Searcher and Vigilant…
Ocean Policy Study: Shortchanging Water Transport?
In August 2000, Congress directed the President to appoint a group of experts to study the policy of the United States with respect to the oceans and make recommendations for changes.
Bollinger Repowers, Modifies 40-Year-Old Tug
Bollinger recently gave new life to an old boat, the 150-ft. Guardian, originally named Gale B., which was built by Southern Shipyard in 1963. It was owned by Midland…
New Joint Venture Tanker Company Sets Sail
Eye Gas Ships Next? Gulf Energy Maritime PJSC, or GEM, is a new $430 million joint venture shipping company, launched last month. Headquartered in Dubai, GEM is…
Six-Year Old Found Alive Under Capsized Boat
A six-year-old boy was found alive under a capsized boat near Huntington Park, Newport News, Va. last night. The boy was found by Newport News Dive Team members…
Freeport LNG Development – Environmental Statement
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a Notice announcing availability of the final environmental impact statement (EIS) for construction and operation…
PRIDE OF ALOHA reflagged as U.S. vessel
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued a News Release stating that the cruise ship PRIDE OF ALOHA (formerly the NORWEGIAN SKY) has been reflagged as a U.S. vessel.
Austal Participates in Posidonia
Austal is using its participation in the Posidonia exhibition in Piraeus this week to highlight its status as the leading supplier of modern fast ferries to the Greek market.
Wärtsilä Power for Ultra Voyager Cruise Ship
Wärtsilä Corporation has been awarded a contract by Kvaerner Masa-Yards Inc in Finland to supply six Wärtsilä 12V46 as prime movers for the main generating sets…
MARAD Approves Transfer of MSP Operating Agreements to Maersk
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued a Final Opinion and Order conditionally approving the request of Maersk Line, Limited to transfer 15 Maritime Security…
Bender Shipbuilding & Repair Co.,Opens Astilleros Bender
Bender Shipbuilding & Repair Co., Inc. of Mobile, Ala.has announced the opening of Astilleros Bender S. De R.L. De C.V. in Tampico, Mexico. Astilleros Bender is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bender.
ABS Says Large Ship Hull Deflections Impact the Shaft Alignment
Larger ships, driven by the latest generation of very high-powered diesel engines, are particularly susceptible to alignment problems on the bearings supporting…
Austal USA to be Contracted for Littoral Combat Ship
The U.S. Navy has awarded a team that includes Austal USA, a $79 million contract to develop a final design for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), along with options to build two ships.
Sperry Marine Supplies Navigation for Ville de Bordeaux
Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Sperry Marine business unit has supplied the navigation and communication electronics for a new highly specialized ship that has been…
Tanker Pacific Establishes North & Latin American Headquarters In Miami-Dade County
The Beacon Council announced that Tanker Pacific Management from Singapore has established its North and Latin American headquarters in Miami. Tanker Pacific is…
Construction Assistance – update National Defense Tank Vessel
The U.S. Maritime Administration updated its information related to the National Defense Tank Vessel Construction Assistance program. The new information relates to U.S.
USCG Preparing for July 1 Deadline
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Press Release stating that it is rapidly preparing for the July 1 deadline for implementation of the maritime security regulations.
