News Briefs
The Delaware River Pilots Association recently contracted with Carey's Diesel to repower a vessel with a pair of Isotta Fraschini marine diesel engines, rated at 550 hp @ 2,400 rpm.
Contracts
Bollinger Shipyards, Inc., Lockport, La., has signed a contract to build two, 250-ft., double hull, jumbo coastwise service, single rake hopper barges for Tide Leasing, LLC, Birmingham, Ala.
Companies to Develop GOM Shuttle Tanker Technology
Conoco Inc. and Maritrans Inc. are jointly developing advanced shuttle tanker technologies to safely transport newly discovered deepwater Gulf of Mexico crude oil reserves to U.S.
Lesar Named New CEO of Halliburton
Halliburton Company's board of directors, elected David J. Lesar, 47, to the board of directors and named him the company's chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer.
Bush-Cheney: Is It An Oil Industry Dream Team?
The U.S. oil industry may have found its dream team with Republican presidential candidate George W. Bush's pick of Dick Cheney, former CEO of Halliburton Company…
BP Amoco Orders Two LNG Carriers From SHI
BP Amoco ordered two liquified natural gas (LNG) ships, with options to purchase three more, from Samsung Heavy Industries Co for in excess of $300 million. The oil giant…
P&O Nedlloyd Container Line Ltd
P&O Nedlloyd Container Line Ltd. posted its best-ever second quarter results on Thursday. The group said profits before tax were $28 million, a $60 million improvement…
Passenger Ferry On Fire
A passenger ferry caught fire early on Thursday while docked at a Turkish Black Sea port. Reportedly 12 crew members were rescued, but a search was on for a missing…
U.S. Gulf rig utilization still climbing
U.S. U.S. Gulf and worldwide offshore rig demand increased again this week, according to Offshore Data Services' weekly mobile offshore rig count. Offshore rig utilization in the U.S.
Russian Sub Rescue Update: Too Little, Too Late?
Indecision from Russia regarding help from foreign nations in aiding efforts to rescue an estimated 118 sailors trapped in a Nuclear submarine lying on the bottom of the Barents Sea evaporated today…
Russian Sub Rescue Update: Too Little, Too Late?
Indecision from Russia regarding help from foreign nations in aiding efforts to rescue an estimated 118 sailors trapped in a Nuclear submarine lying on the bottom of the Barents Sea evaporated today…
Tackling The Issues: ICCL Stands Its Ground
With its shining reputation besmirched in recent years with a list of transgressions, from illegal dumping to sexual assault, the cruise industry has been under the legislative microscope.
Guide Aimed At Improved Bunker Quality
Two experienced managers of the North of England P&I club, Richard Bracken and Mike Salthouse, have written a guide for shipowners ensuring that the world's merchant…
Global Mobilizes New Class 190 Liftboat in Gulf of Mexico
Global Industries Offshore increased its offshore construction support capabilities in June with the christening of the class 190 liftboat Swordfish. The vessel…
Caterpillar Offers Global Extended Service Coverage
Caterpillar's Engine Products Division has made available the option of extended service coverage (ESC) for Caterpillar engines and generator sets in the industrial…
ABS Signs MOU With the Military Sealift Command
American Bureau of Shipping has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Military Sealift Command (MSC) of the U.S. Navy. The document outlines and formalizes…
Horizon Offshore Granted Pipeline Construction Component
An alliance of which Horizon Offshore is a member has been granted a contract for the EPC 64 project from Pemex Exploracion y Produccion. The project's workscope…
ABS Books Deal With MSC
ABS has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Military Sealift Command (MSC) of the U.S. Navy that, for the first time, documents their long standing relationship.
P&O Surges On Positive Report
Shares in Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Co. surged five percent on Wednesday as a positive newspaper report on the shipping sector highlighted better prospects for the firm.
U.S. Crude Supplies Up Slightly
U.S. crude oil supplies rose mildly last week, according to data from the American Petroleum Institute. The Energy Information Administration reported U.S. crude…
