KDB to Unveil Daewoo Sale Plan in 2007
Reuters reported that Korea Development Bank (KDB), a top shareholder in Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co. Ltd. , will announce in early 2007 a plan to sell the world's No.
FAU Receives $2m ONR Grant to Design and Build Prototype
Florida Atlantic University's SeaTech - Institute for Ocean and Systems Engineering in Dania Beach, which is part of the College of Engineering and Computer Science…
New Royal Australian Navy Patrol Boats Named
The Naming Ceremony for the eighth and ninth Armidale Class Patrol Boats to be launched was held at the Austal shipyard in Henderson, Western Australia. Fourteen…
Tasmanian Ferry Docks for Final Time
The Spirit of Tasmania III has docked in Devonport for the final time. The Sydney-to-Devonport ferry made a low-key entrance to northern Tasmania on Monday, almost…
DryShips Up on Vessel Buy
AP reported that shares of DryShips Inc. jumped on Friday, after the company said it was buying a Panamax carrier, expanding its fleet to 34 dry-bulk vessels, and…
Odyssea Marine Releases Information on Vessel Fire
On August 11, the M/V Odyssea Voyager, a 195-ft. dive support vessel owned by Odyssea Marine, Inc., and operated by Odyssea’s North Bank Towing Division, was severely…
Euronav Buys Newbuilding Suezmaxes
Euronav NV has signed a contract to acquire the resale of two double-hull 159,000 dwt Suezmaxes under construction at Samsung Heavy Industries (Samsung), Koje Island…
Libya Acquires New Tankers
Libya Wednesday took delivery of three new oil tankers at its port hosting the Refining Company in Zaouia, as part of ceremonies marking the 37th anniversary of…
Malaysia to Strengthen Shipbuilding, Repair Sector
According to reports, aimed at stemming the outflow of capital for the acquisition of marine transport products, especially ships, the Malaysian Government will…
Navy to Commission Submarine Texas
Sailors stationed aboard the Pre Commissioning Unit (PCU) Texas (SSN 775) stands topside as she gets underway from Naval Station Norfolk. Texas is the second Virginia…
PHA Commission Considers $9.9m Share of Dredging Project
The Port Commission of The Portof Houston Authority will consider funding a $9.9m share of a Houston Ship Channel dredging and maintenance project and several other…
Construction of LPD 21 New York Progresses
The amphibious transport dock ship Pre Commissioning Unit (PCU) New York (LPD 21) under construction in Northrop Grumman Ship the shipyard. It is the fifth ship…
Saigon Shipmarin to Build First Vessels for Export
The Saigon Shipbuilding and Maritime Industry Company (Saigon Shipmarin) signed a contract with Japan's Kanematsu Corp. to build two 6,500-ton cargo vessels. The…
USACE Releases Actions for Change
The commander of the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) signed and released the 12 Actions for Change, a set of actions that the Corps will focus on to transform its priorities…
Court Upholds Columbia River Dredging Project
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that the 2003 Final Supplemental Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Impact Statement prepared…
Stolt-Nielsen taps Veson for Operations System
Veson Nautical, a U.S.-based maritime software developer, said that Stolt-Nielsen Transportation Group (SNTG) selected Veson Nautical’s Integrated Maritime Operations…
China to Invest Boats to Update Offshore Rescue System
The China Rescue and Salvage Bureau announced plans to update its offshore rescue system. Operational by 2010, the new system will mean rescue vessels will be able…
USCG Investigates Towboat Groundings
The U.S. Coast Guard investigated three separate towboat-related groundings on the lower Mississippi River yesterday that prompted the closure of parts of the river.
New Leader for NUWC
Rear Adm. John Elnitsky assumed command Friday of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, which conducts research and development for submarines and other underwater vessels and weapons.
Aker Yards to Build for Island Offshore
Aker Yards signed a contract with Island Offshore in Ulsteinvik, Norway, to deliver one UT 712 L anchor handling tug supply vessel and one UT 776 CD platform supply vessel.
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