Thursday, April 03, 2008 Maritime News

WSDOT to Re-Bid Contract for Ferries

Apr 03, 2008

The Ferries Division of the Washington State Department of Transportation announced today that it is rejecting a $26 million bid from Todd Pacific Shipyards to build a 50-car ferry.

HHI Gunsan Shipyard Fully Booked for its First Year

Apr 03, 2008

 Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) Gunsan shipyard is already fully booked for its first year of operation. The shipyard has taken orders for 12 vessels, one year worth of work.

Northrop Grumman Names Shipbuilding Leadership Team

Apr 03, 2008

    Northrop Grumman Corporation has appointed three vice presidents to key positions in its newly formed Shipbuilding sector, effective immediately. John J.

Foss Sells Selected Assets to Tidewater

Apr 03, 2008

Foss Maritime Company announced that it has agreed to sell selected assets, including two tugs and twenty barges currently operating on the Columbia Snake River system,

This Day in Naval History - April 03

Apr 03, 2008

From the Navy News Service 1797 - Capt. Thomas Truxtun issues the first known American signal book using numerary system. 1942 - Adm. Chester Nimitz is named commander-in-chief,

Ronald Reagan CPOs Celebrate 115 Years of Deckplate Leadership

Apr 03, 2008

By Chief Mass Communication Specialist (SW/AW) Donnie Ryan, USS Ronald Reagan Public Affairs Chief Petty Officers (CPO) from USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and Carrier

Marseilles Confirms Development Link

Apr 03, 2008

A development partnership including the Port of Marseilles Authority (PMA) has outlined plans for further expansion of inland waterways traffic following 60% growth in five years.

Dockwise Awarded Four Contracts

Apr 03, 2008

Dockwise announced that their subsidiary Dockwise Shipping was awarded four contracts for the transportation of drilling and production equipment.   Dockwise Shipping

Martin Becomes CEO of Martin International

Apr 03, 2008

Martin International of Louisiana named Russell (Rusty) D. Martin as its new CEO.  This comes at a time when the school is celebrating over 26 years of quality U.

Cory Brothers Shipping Wins BP Hub Agency Contract

Apr 03, 2008

Cory Brothers Shipping has been awarded a five year Hub Agency contract by BP Shipping covering the Baltic, Europe, and Mediterranean regions. This is the largest

FMC – LA/LB Marine Terminal Operator Agreement

Apr 03, 2008

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued a notice stating that it is requested additional information from the Boards of Harbor Commissioners of the Ports

EC – Slovakia Aid to Inland Waterways Transport Approved

Apr 03, 2008

The European Commission (EC) issued a press release stating that it has authorized Slovakia to grant fiscal aid to railway and inland waterways transport. Source: HK Law

Alaska – Expansion of Compulsory Pilotage Proposed

Apr 03, 2008

  The Alaska Department of Commerce, Community & Economic Development issued a Public Notice stating that it proposes to amend the regulations relating to compulsory pilotage.

Bill Introduced to Enhance Safety of Ports of Entry

Apr 03, 2008

Representative Reyes (D-TX) introduced the Putting Our Resources Towards Security (PORTS) Act (H.R. 5662) to enhance the safety of ports of entry in the United States, and for other purposes.

ClassNK Establishes New Office

Apr 03, 2008

Japanese ship classification society NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) announced the establishment of its new NK Tianjin Office on April 1. The NK Tianjin Office

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