Mammoth Bunker Vessel Planned
The Verenigde Tankrederij (VT) from Rotterdam will order the largest bunker vessel so far. With a size of 8,000 tons (135 m long) it is twice the size of the present largest bunker vessel.
ShipVertical, DHL Reinforce Maritime Logistics Coverage
shipment of goods worldwide, to provide online services for the maritime sector. The agreement enables both parties, ShipVertical Internet Group and DHL International…
AHI Opens 30,000 dwt Drydock In UAE
30,000 dwt drydock in Ajman, United Arab Emirates. Said AHI's Chairman, Mr Obaid Ali Al Muhairi, "The opening of the Al Zora Drydock consolidates AHI's position…
Northrop Grumman Plans to Refile Hart-Scott-Rodino Notification
necessary to review its pending acquisition of Litton Industries Inc., the company has voluntarily withdrawn its Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) notification of Jan. 4, 2001…
Aloha Kittiwake -- USCG Welcomes Bollinger-Built Patrol Boats
The newest Coast Guard vessel in Hawaii, the 87-ft. (26.5 m) patrol boat Kittiwake, was designed to venture out on the sea when the strength of other ships has failed…
The Natural Order
The impact of increasingly stiff rules from legislators regarding ship engine emissions combined with ever increasing demands from ship and boat owners of better…
The Doctor is "in"
The responsibility of melding, developing and profitably leading one of the world's most prolific high-technology marine companies is, to say the least, a daunting task.
Autostructure -- For Ease in the Creation of Internal Structures
In June 2000, Autoship Systems Corporation of Vancouver, Canada launched Autostructure, its new internal structural design program. Autostructure is used to create…
3-D Modeling for Small and Large Vessel Construction
Developments in shipbuilding have been driven by needs to simplify the engineering and manufacturing. The cause is not just to become more competitive but also to…
Largest Aquastrada High Speed Ferry Under Construction at Rodriquez
Currently under construction at Rodriquez Cantieri Navali SpA's Pietra Ligure shipyard is a TMV 115 high-speed passenger and vehicle ferry for the Spanish ferry operator Balearia Eurolines Maritimes.
Eastern Shipbuilding Delivers Newest OSV
Eastern Shipbuilding delivered OSV San Rafael to Naviera Tamaulipas of Tampico, Mexico for operations in the Bay of Campeche oil fields off Eastern Mexico. Measuring 204 x 44 ft.
Northrop Grumman to Acquire Litton Industries for $5.1B
In a move which effectively creates a defense and marine naval construction giant, Northrop Grumman Corp. and Litton Industries jointly announced late last month…
Wärtsilä Puts More Sulzer RTA84T's on Large Tankers
For the year 2000, Wärtsilä Corporation reports that 24 Sulzer RTA84T low-speed diesel engines with an aggregate power output of 713.4 MW (970,800 bhp) have been…
Image Marine Delivers Cruise Catamaran for Private Operation
Image Marine has delivered White Rabbit, a 118 ft. (36m)-cruise catamaran for private operation in Asia. Image has a background in supplying high quality customized…
Is Globalstar Headed for A Downward Spiral?
Shares of Globalstar Telecommunications Ltd. plunged 50 percent on Tuesday after the satellite telephone operator said it would stop paying debt holders so it can…
Spain Ousts Stricken Tanker From Its Waters
Spain's refusal to allow the stricken tanker Castor into sheltered waters is hampering the trans-shipment of gasoline from its damaged holds, its owner Athenian Sea Carriers said on Tuesday.
Traffic Resumes Through LaGrange Lock
Barges were moving through the LaGrange Lock south of Peoria on the Illinois River on Tuesday after workers broke through a wall of ice near the lock late on Saturday, U.S.
Pacific Panamax Rates Remain Steady
Freight rates for panamaxes trading the Pacific remained firm due to a flurry of business ahead of the Lunar New year, shipbrokers said on Tuesday. In the Far East…
Petroleos de Venezuela Delves Into E-Commerce Arena
Venezuelan state oil company Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) will begin selling bunker fuel via two Internet sites later this month, its first sales project across the Web, a company official said.
Northrop May Amend Merger Agreement With Litton
Defense contractor Northrop Grumman Corp. on Tuesday said it was considering amending its merger agreement with Litton Industries Inc. to allow Litton shareholders…
