Daewoo wins $1.1B LNG Orders
South Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering, the world's second-largest shipyard, said on Monday it has won orders worth $1.1 billion for four LNG (liquefied natural gas) ships.
Seabulk Offshore Orders Two
Expanding its presence in the growing offshore West African market, Seabulk Offshore -- a subsidiary of Seabulk International, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBLK) -- announced that…
New Joint Venture to Build LNG Ships
Itochu Corp. and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. have reached an agreement with Sonatrach, an Algerian state-owned oil and gas company, to build and operate ships to transport liquefied natural gas…
Horizon Lines to Operate and Maintain MSC Oceanographic Fleet
The U. S. Military Sealift Command has given notice to Horizon Lines marine operations staff for operation and maintenance of the Oceanographic (T-AGS) fleet. The…
Seabulk Orders Two Newbuilds
Expanding its presence in the growing offshore West African market, Seabulk Offshore -- a subsidiary of Seabulk International, Inc. has ordered two additional vessels…
HSV 2 Swift Completes Sea Trials
In a world first for a commercial based High Speed Craft (HSC), certified and operated in accordance with the HSC Code by American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), USN…
Lockheed Selects Rolls-Royce to Power LCS
Rolls-Royce has been selected by Lockheed Martin to provide MT30 gas turbine engines and waterjets for up to two ships of the Littoral Combat Ship program (LCS)…
IMO Offers Guidance on Implementation of ISPS
The IMO issued a Circular providing additional guidance relating to implementation of SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code. Among other things, the guidance provides…
Students Dive Into Sea Science Aboard Navy Vessel
More than 40 students from across the nation are taking part in educational three-day sessions in June aboard an oceanographic survey ship in the Gulf of Mexico…
Frontline Purchases Pertamina VLCCs
PT Pertamina (Persero) has entered into a definitive Sale and Purchase Agreement pursuant to which Windstar Marine Inc. and Speed Shipping Corp. two single purpose…
PVA Comments on Proposed Maritime Communications Rule
On June 7, the Passenger Vessel Association filed written comments with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on a proposed rule on maritime communications.
IMO Provides ISPS Code implementation Status
The IMO provided ISPS Code implementation figures as of June 11, 2004. To date, 38 governments have provided responses indicating 21,347 ships from those nations are subject to the ISPS Code…
Tuvalu Joins IMO
Tuvalu has become a Member of IMO, following its deposit, on 19 May 2004, of an instrument of acceptance of the Convention on the International Maritime Organization…
Damages for Negligent Port State Control Inspection and Detention
The Federal Court of Canada ruled that the Government of Canada is liable in damages for the negligent port state control (PSC) inspection and detention of a foreign vessel.
Supply Boats Auctioned off
On a gray Wednesday morning, five supply and anchor handling tug supply boats were auctioned off on the U.S. Federal Courthouse steps in Lafayette, Louisiana. About…
Shetland Coastguard Offer Sea Safety by Radio
96.2mhz. coastline. in case of an emergency to get help quickly. at Sea, to name but a few. Web address is: www.shetlandcoastguard.co.uk. The Maritime and Coastguard…
Odfjell Reports on Accident Onboard M/T NCC MEKKA
Odfjell has confirmed that second injured crewmember passed away last night. Since the accident onboard M/T NCC MEKKA he has been under intensive medical treatment…
NTSB Investigates 2003 Capsized Vessel
while transiting Tillamook Bar near Garibaldi, Oregon. there were 11 fatalities. is ongoing. completed and a detailed analysis of the events is underway. collected over 200 documents. U.S.
Statoil Quadruples LNG Capacity
Agreements concluded with America's Dominion energy company have secured Statoil a fourfold increase in its access to liquefied natural gas capacity in the US market.
Acts of Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships
The IMO released its list of acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships based on reports received during April 2004. During this period, 65 such acts were reported. Source: HK Law