Brown Water Industry Currently āIn Transitionā
The profitable process of moving products through North Americaās vast inland waterways systems is increasingly dependent on vessel owners and operators findingā¦
ASNE to Hold Conference
The American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) is holding its annual exhibition, conference and meeting on April 30-May 1 in Arlington, Va. ASNE Day 2001 kicks off April 30 with a plenary session.
Crowley Freighter Fails To Make Appearance in Havana
A U.S. freighter, due to become the first American cargo ship to dock in Cuba for decades because of a trade embargo, failed to show up in Havana harbor as scheduled in the early hours of Saturday.
Container Vessel Runs Aground Off Australia
An Indian-registered container vessel has run aground west of Melbourne in stormy weather but there is no immediate risk of pollution, an Australian maritime official said.
UAE Takes Stand Regarding Oil Smuggling
The United Arab Emirates, battling one of the worst oil spills to affect its coastline in years, reportedly has stepped up measures against tankers smuggling Iraqi oil in defiance of a U.N. embargo.
Patron Capital Expresses Interest in Cammell Laird
Venture capital group Patron Capital reportedly has approached the receivers of Cammell Laird about buying parts of the failed British shipbuilder. Former Lehmanā¦
Greek Freighter Crew Rescued in Aegean
The nine-person crew of a Greek freighter was rescued in the eastern Aegean on Monday after they were forced to abandon their ship when it began listing in high windsā¦
Minoan Mulls Route Expansions
Greek ferry operator Minoan Lines said on Monday it plans to expand into new sea routes linking the ports of West Italy with Malta and Tunisia and later expanding to French ports in the Mediterranean.
ExxonMobil Marine Fuels Expands U.S. Gulf bunker supply
ExxonMobil Marine Fuels (EMMF), the world's largest supplier of marine fuels, is increasing its involvement in the bunker production and supply market serving the United States Gulf region.
U.S. Navy Commissions Northrop Grumman-Built Aegis Destroyer
The U.S. Navy today commissioned the USS Lassen (DDG 82), the newest in a series of advanced Aegis guided missile destroyers built by Litton Ingalls Shipbuildingā¦
Trading Is Suspended On FGH's Common Stock
The New York Stock Exchange said on Friday it suspended trading in the common stock of Friede Goldman Halter, the troubled maker of offshore equipment for the energy industryā¦
Petrobras Yet Again Delays Details of Sinking
Brazil's state oil giant Petrobras on Friday again postponed, this time until Monday, the much-expected release of details on the causes of last month's sinking of its biggest offshore oil rig.
Shipping Officials To Discuss Singe Hull Phase Out
Shipping legislators meet on Monday to discuss a timetable for eliminating single-hulled tankers, a pollution threat to the world's coastlines. But major maritimeā¦
Navy Keeps Quiet Regarding Sub Captain's Fate
Japanese officials on Friday were disappointed after U.S. naval officers failed to shed light on whether the captain of a submarine that sank a Japanese fishing trawlerā¦
After Mulling Options, FGH Will Protect Its Assets
Friede Goldman Halter Inc., manufacturer of offshore equipment for the energy industry, on Thursday said it filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. bankruptcy code.
Brazilian Panamax Holds Steady
Brazilian panamax liftings were supporting an already firm Atlantic market, brokers said on Thursday. Earnings for modern Atlantic tonnage had hit the $13,000 aā¦
Carnival Sells Off $400 Million of 20-Year Bonds
Carnival Corp., the world's largest cruise group, said on Friday it sold $400 million of 20-year convertible bonds. The Miami-based company's bonds, which include a $100 million overallotment optionā¦
Shaver Taps Sundial For New Barges
Sundial Marine Construction and Repair, Inc., of Troutdale, Ore., signed a contract to build two new grain barges for Shaver Transportation Co. The Shaver barges will be 273 x 42 ft.
Unitor fire protection systems for Spanish LNG newbuildings
The Ships Equipment Division of ship service specialist Unitor has won the contract to supply fire protection systems to four 93,450-grt, 138,000-cu.-m. LNG carriersā¦
HHI Builds Twin-Engine VLCC
Stena Vision, a unique VLCC built by Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (HHI) in that it features twin-engines and twin-propellers, was recently christened at the Ulsan Shipyard.
