Bosch Rexroth Corp. Names New President & CEO
Bosch Rexroth Corporation has announced that Berend Bracht, former CEO of Bosch Rexroth China and former head of the company’s U.S. industrial hydraulics operation…
Keppel Singmarine Secures Contract for FSO Vessel
Keppel Singmarine Pte Ltd (Keppel Singmarine) has clinched a $87.2m contract to build a Floating Storage Offloading system (FSO) unit for LUKOIL –NIZHNEVOLZHSKNEFT (LUKOIL-NVN)…
General Dynamics Awarded $10m Contract Modification
The U.S. Navy's Naval Sea Systems Command has awarded General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, a $10 million contract…
MARC 2000 to Merge with Waterways Council
The Board of Directors of the Midwest Area River Coalition (MARC 2000) voted unanimously on December 15, 2006 to approve the merger of MARC 2000 into Waterways Council, Inc.
MMA Alumna Praised for Lifesaving Effort
Maine Maritime Academy (MMA) alumna, Sandra Bendixen (MMA, ’05) of Linwood, Wash., was the honored guest at the regular morning formation of the college’s Regiment of Midshipmen on Weds., Dec.
Carnival Exercises Option for New Ship
option for a new 130,000-ton ship for its Carnival Cruise Lines brand. The new vessel, which will have 3,652 lower passenger berths, will be built by Italian shipbuilder…
Diana Shipping Announces Charter Contract for MV Triton
Diana Shipping Inc. announced that it has entered into a time charter contract with Cargill International S.A. for its Panamax dry bulk carrier, the Triton, for…
LISCR Appoints Managing Director in Japan
The Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR), the US-based manager of the Liberian Registry, has appointed Shigeki Fukuda to head up its dedicated…
Keel Laying For NZ Patrol Vessel
The keel was formally laid for the second Inshore Patrol Vessel, HAWEA, in Whangerei, New Zealond on Wednesday 13 December. HAWEA is affiliated to the Greymouth/Westport…
CARB Releases New Regulations for California Air Emissions
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) released its new regulations imposing emission limits and requirements for auxiliary diesel engines and diesel-electric…
MTC to Inspect Maritime Training Centers
Maritime training centers and schools offering maritime safety courses will be inspected by the Philippines Maritime Training Council of the Department of Labor…
NJ Governor and Port Authority Chairman to Discuss Port Security
New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine will join Port Authority Chairman Anthony R. Coscia and private sector leaders on Monday, December 18, to announce and discuss…
Aker Yards to Build Construction Vessel
Aker Yards has signed a contract with DOF ASA, through its subsidiary DOFCON ASA, for the building of a Construction Vessel. The value of the contract is approximately $80.4m.
Bulgaria Maritime Fleet to Borrow $70m for New Ships
NMB, Bulgaria's national maritime fleet, will take out a $70 mln loan from HSH Nordbank AG for the purchase of 3 new vessels, said executive director Hristo Donev.
RBC Bearings Sells Nice Bearings Facility
RBC Bearings Incorporated, an international manufacturer of highly-engineered precision plain, roller and ball bearings for the industrial, defense and aerospace industries…
