Kerr McGee Big Spender in Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale
Oklahoma-based Kerr-McGee Corp emerged as the biggest spender in a Gulf of Mexico offshore oil and gas lease sale that raised half a billion dollars, according to the U.S. Minerals Management Service.
Semco Completes Worldās Largest Liftboat
Semco Shipyard recently completed the M/V Dixie Legacy, a 250-ft. leg liftboat for Power Offshore Service, the first in a series of liftboats under constructionā¦
NY/NJ Port Authority Market Share Edges Higher
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey reported that its market share edged slightly higher last year, chalking up a 1.2 percent gain when compared with other eastern U.S.
Iridium Satellite Launches Services
Iridium Satellite kicked off the commercial launch of its global satellite communications services at a press conference on March 28. The Iridium gateway is fully operationalā¦
Invsat Solution Features DAMA
One of the most innovative maritime communications developments in recent years has been launched by telecom systems integrator, Invsat, with the introduction ofā¦
FCC Certifies Maritel Transceiver
MariTel announces that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has certified a new radio transceiver, which is a vital component in MariTel's new VHF marine communications network.
EVAC-U8 Smoke Hoods Chosen by Major Cruise Lines
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has joined several other major companies in the cruise industry with the decision to equip its fleet of cruise ships with EVAC-U8 Emergency Escape Smoke Hoods.
SeaAmerica, Litton Ingalls In Discussions
Litton Ingalls Shipbuilding has completed the full design package including shipās architectural specification and contract drawings for SeaAmerica Cruise Lines.
Ketchican Pulp Sells Railcar/Tank Barge
Marcon International, Inc. has announced that Ketchikan Pulp Company has sold its double skin OPAā90 ocean tank/railcar barge Harry A. Merlo to Cenac Towing Co. of Houma, La.
Bisso Marine Completes Crane Removal, Module Lifting Projects
Bisso Marine Co., Inc. salvage personnel recently completed the removal of three ship unloader cranes at the Elaine Street Wharf in New Orleans, La. Bisso salvageā¦
Crowley Crew Rescues Two in Hurricane
The crew of Crowley marine service tug Attentive recently came to the rescue of two sailors trapped in hurricane force winds aboard the 35 ft. sloop Adana in the Gulf of Alaska.
USCG Seeks Advisory Committee Members
The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking applications for appointment to the Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Advisory Committee (CFIVAC). As a result of the Commercialā¦
āPerfect Stormā Vessel Nets $60,075 at GSA Auction
The auction of a former U.S. Coast Guard cutter closed recently with a winning bid of more than $60,000 placed through GSA Auctions, the U.S. General Services Administrationās auction Web site.
Channel Island Cruises Choose Teknicraft Catamaran Design
Brodieās company, which has a transportation concession for the Channel Islands National Park, currently operates four single-hull 49-passenger boats. The new 149-passenger 65- x 24-ft.
Society Fights to Change Fate of Former USCG Vessel
The USS/USCG Glacier made Antarctic history in February 1960 by becoming the first ship to penetrate the Bellinghausen Sea and make landfall on Thurston Island.
Blount/Barker Launches New 55-ft. Harbor Tug
Blount/Barker Shipbuilding launched a 55-ft. twin screw harbor tug on March 8 at the companyās shipyard in Warren, R.I. Special features ordered by the purchaserā¦
āHouse Of Hopeā Comes Together on Ocean Barge
Virginia, a 150- x 60- x 9-ft. ocean going barge will have a unique maiden voyage. The vessel, which is temporarily docked at the New Hampshire Port Authority pierā¦
Offshore Rig Utilization Reaches Three-Year High
Worldwide offshore rig utilization was the highest in almost three years during the week ending April 27, according to ODS-Petrodata Group. Global rig utilization climbed 0.4 percent to 90.1 percentā¦
Olympic Explorer Delivery Delayed
Royal Olympic Cruise Lines Inc. has requested that a number of improvements be made to the Company's newbuilding, Olympic Explorer, prior to taking final delivery of the cruise shipā¦
Hyundai Asan Bails Out its Sister Firm
South Korea's Hyundai Asan Co, a unit of the Hyundai Group, said on Monday it would take over the group's loss-making tours to North Korea from its sister firm Hyundai Merchant Marine.