Bath Iron Works Awarded Contract
The U.S. Navy has awarded Bath Iron Works, a subsidiary of General Dynamics a $197 million contract modification to continue work on the new DDG 1000 Zumwalt Class of destroyers.
Fratelli Cosulich Develops Bunker Chain
Fratelli Cosulich has taken a further step in its strategy to become a fully fledged physical bunker supplier controlling the whole chain by taking delivery of the…
MV Alucia Reconstructed for New Use
The MV Alucia has undergone reconstruction and retrofit for future use as a research and upscale adventure vessel. Alucia was built at the Auroux Shipyard in southern…
Norsk Hydro Strikes Oil, Natural Gas Reserves off Norway
Norsk Hydro ASA struck oil and natural gas reserves off the western Norway city of Bergen, reports said. The directorate described the strike as minor though no…
Cal Dive International to Acquire Horizon Offshore
Cal Dive International, Inc. and Horizon Offshore, Inc. announced have signed a definitive merger agreement under which Cal Dive will acquire all of the outstanding…
WWL Awarded Heyerdahl International Maritime Environmental Award
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) has been awarded the Heyerdahl Environmental Award 2007 for its commitment to improving the environmental standards in the shipping industry.
ACL Lowers Earnings Guidance, Approves a $200m Stock Buyback Program
American Commercial Lines Inc. (ACL) announced that it is lowering its earnings guidance for the year ending December 31, 2007 to $1.45 to $1.65 in earnings per…
This Day in Naval History - June 12
1944 - Four U.S. Carrier Groups (15 carriers) begin attack on Japanese positions in the Marianas. 1948 - The Women's Armed Forces Integration Act provides for enlistment…
SECNAV, CNO Environmental Awards Presented at Navy Memorial
The Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) and the Chief of Naval Operations Environmental Awards were presented June 7 in two different ceremonies at the U.S. Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center here.
False ORB and Obstruction Charged
The US Department of Justice said that a tanker company has been charged with making a false statement to the US Coast Guard by presenting an oil record book with…
FTZB -Eastern Shipbuilding Group
The Foreign-Trade Zones Board received an application requesting special-purpose subzone status for the shipbuilding facilities of Eastern Shipbuilding Group in Panama City, Florida.
Merchant Marine Ceremony to be Held
On June 12, there will be an observance at the United States Navy Memorial honoring members of the United States Merchant Marine who sacrificed their lives, and…
Telenor Satellite Developing New Service
Telenor Satellite Services, a subsidiary of Telenor of Norway, announced that it is developing a new broadband communications line of services for the maritime industry…
Tanker Named at Jiangnan Shipyard
A.P. Moller - Maersk Group announced that the naming of the newest vessel, a chemical/product tanker of 16,500 tons, took place. The vessel was built at the Jiangnan shipyard for the A.P.
Bay Ship & Yacht Overhauls Golden Gate Ferry District’s Marin
Bay Ship & Yacht announces they will soon complete the full refit of the Golden Gate Ferry, Marin. The vessel arrived in the shipyard on November 13, 2006, and will…
Shoup Sailors Feel the Heat in Fire Fighting Simulator
A group of 16 Sailors assigned to USS Shoup (DDG 86) got “hands-on” firefighting training at Fremont Maritime Services in Seattle on June 6. “Our training is designed…
Coast Guard Responds to Vessel Aground
The Coast Guard is responding today to the scene of a fishing vessel that ran aground in Mantoloking, N.J. The Coast Guard was notified a that the Danielle, a 48-ft.