VT Halter Wins $16.3M Contract
VT Halter Marine Inc., signed a $16.3m contract to build a catamaran lift barge for Washington Group International (WGI) and WGI’s joint venture partner, Alberici Group.
Northrop Grumman Wins Korean Navy Hovercraft Deal
Northrop Grumman Corporation won a contract from General Marine Business Inc. Korea (GMB) to supply an integrated cockpit navigation and control system for the Republic…
Deck Cargo Barge for SE Asian Routes
The Hangzhou Dongfeng Shipbuilding yard is busy with multiple projects in their yard. In addition to a series of patrol vessels they are building a number of coastal ships and barges.
LNG Tanker Sold
The LNG tanker Methania (1978-131.235 m³) was sold to Distrigas pursuant to a new cooperation agreement. The capital gain on this sale amounts to $13 million for Exmar.
GL Introduces 24-Hour File Access Service
Germanischer Lloyd has introduced a File Access Service (FAS), offering permanent storage of specified ship drawings according to USCG requirements for immediate access around the clock.
Transocean Gets OK on Five Brazil-Based Rigs
Transocean Inc. said that the board of directors of Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras) approved contract awards for five of the company's rigs totaling 19 rig…
Ship Security Contracts Awarded
Integrating Systems & Technologies Inc., Crawfordsville, Ind., was awarded on June 20, 2005, a maximum value $10 million firm-fixed price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite…
Attorney’s Fees not Recoverable in action in rem
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ruled that attorney’s fees may not be recovered in an action in rem. In the instant case, plaintiff salvor successfully…
Bill re benefits for WWII Merchant Mariners
Senator Nelson (D-NE) introduced a bill (S. 1272) to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals…
Guidance re waterway suitability for LNG marine traffic
The U.S. Coast Guard issued guidance on assessing the suitability of a waterway for liquefied natural gas (LNG) marine traffic. The guidance may be used by an applicant…
Super Post-Panamax Cranes Arrive at Port of Savannah
After 22 months of anticipation, two new Super Post-Panamax cranes finally arrived at the Port of Savannah’s Ocean Terminal on Saturday, June 18, 2005. Before reaching…
MAN B&W Extends Reach in China
Håkan Samuelsson (left), Executive Board Chairman of the MAN Group, and Li Changyin, CSIC President, signing the contract in Munich. The MAN B&W Diesel Group and…
Concordia Signs Charter with Hess
P-MAX tanker with the U.S. oil company Amerada Hess Corporation. rate will be $23,000 per day. run between the Caribbean and US East Coast. electricity. Production. ticker symbol AHC. freight economy.
Bonner Urges Support for Secure Global Trade
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Robert C. Bonner will be heading to Brussels, Belgium, to urge the members of the World Customs Organization…
Hansa Hamburg to Christen MS Barmbek
Hansa Hamburg Shipping’s series of four container feeders will soon be complete, with the 1,600 TEU MS "BARMBEK” scheduled for christening on July 2 at a ceremony…
Chinese Patrol Boat Delivered
China is now ranked number three in worldwide shipbuilding. While this rating derives primarily from the large ship sector, the nation’s shipyards continue to produce…
Genoa Port Wins Green Recognition
for its Environmental Management System. structure. environment. provided by the Region of Liguria and the European Union. RINA ceo, at the award ceremony. "Obtaining…
Austal Gets Government Funds for Skills Training
A Letter of Intent has been signed between the Australian Government, Department of Defence and Austal regarding the Skilling Australia’s Defence Industry Program (SADI).
GlobalSantaFe SCORE Remain Strong
Worldwide oil and gas drilling contractor GlobalSantaFe Corporation reported that the company's worldwide SCORE, or Summary of Current Offshore Rig Economics, for…
This Day in Naval History - June 21
1898 - USS Charleston captures island of Guam from Spain. 1945 - Okinawa declared secure after most costly naval campaign in history. United States had 30 ships sunk and 223 damaged…
