Howard Smith To Jettison Tow Business?
Howard Smith Ltd.'s likely sale of its Australian and U.K. towage operations to Adsteam Marine Ltd would enable the sluggish company to focus on hardware and industrial supplies distribution…
Two Oil Production Ships For Sale
Shipping companies Aker Maritime and Bergesen will sell two oil production ships, the Berge Hugin and Navion Nunin, which they co-own with Norwegian energy giant Statoil.
H&W Gets RoRo Contract
Harland and Wolff signed a deal with the British Defense Ministry to build two RoRo ferries. The two 14,200 dwt vessels are scheduled for delivery in October 2002 and January 2003.
Aframax Rates Reach Higher
Owners of Aframax tankers (70-80,000 tonners) have taken advantage of weather and Italian lawmakers to push rates up in both the Caribbean and Mediterranean markets.
Offshore Rig Use Up
Worldwide offshore rig utilization climbed slightly the week ending March 9, according to ODS-Petrodata Group. Global rig utilization climbed 0.1 percent to 87.4percent…
Crowley Launches Refurbishment Of 25 Seagoing Tugs
Crowley Liner Services has launched a major refurbishment of 25 seagoing tugs to extend their lives at least another 15 years. These U.S.-flagged, Invader-Class vessels…
Austal Confirms Auto Express 101 Sale
The 101 m "Euroferrys Pacifica" has the distinction of not only being the largest of Austal's flagship Auto Express car ferries yet to be built, but is also the…
Panama Canal Revenues Increase
The Panama Canal reported that toll revenues and total ship transits rose in the period from October through January, the first four months of the fiscal year 2001.
Teekay Acquisition May Lead to Another Merger
International tanker group Teekay's acquisition of a majority of the world's biggest shuttle-tanker owner Ugland Nordic Shipping could lead to a second merger to dominate the sector…
Log Carrier Sinks Off China
Three sailors died and four others were missing after their Cambodian-flagged log carrier sank off China's southern Fuzhou port on Thursday, rescue officials in Hong Kong said.
Maersk Eyes Growth After Takeovers
Container shipping line Maersk Sealand, owned by Denmark`s shipping and oil conglomerate A.P. Moeller (APM), said on it was ready to expand again after a successful…
Man Jumps From Cruise Ship, Rescued by Casino Boat Crew
A man who jumped from a cruise ship into the Atlantic ocean was rescued by the crew of a gambling ship early on Wednesday after spending more than seven hours in the sea…
EU Seeks Comment on P&O Stena Channel Ferry
The European Commission on Thursday invited public comment on P&O Stena Line's request to extend its exemption from competition rules on ferry runs between Britain and mainland Europe.
NASSCO Receives ISO Certification
NASSCO has earned the designation as the first private shipyard in the U.S. to receive ISO 14001 certification for its comprehensive Environmental Management System…
Elliott Bay Elects Operations Manager
Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) has appointed Charlie Bills to the position of staff operations manager for the naval architecture and marine engineering firm. Coordinating…
Engstrom is Named Willis' Seattle CEO
Willis has named Chris Engstrom CEO of its Seattle office, one of the global insurance broker's leading U.S. operations. Engstrom brings tremendous local market…
Three to be Honored at Maritime College
Alfred R. (Ted) Ruhly, retired chairman of Maersk Inc.; Michael J. Sacco, who heads the Seafarers International Union (SIU), and Distinguished Alumnus Commodore Leroy J.
Taylor Made Appoints New Sales Director
Taylor Made Environmental has elected Ned Trigg to the position of international and domestic OEM sales director. Trigg will be responsible for all aspects of sales operations…
Network Pipeline Forges Ahead With Crew Vision 2001
Network Pipeline has introduced Crew Vision 2001, an Internet-based personnel logistics database tool for use by fleet personnel departments in the marine industry.
Jeamar's Winches Are Customized To Order
Jeamar Winches has commenced a new program, dubbed "Build to Order," whereby winches are designed and manufactured specifically to client requirements. The new program can customize products…
