MS EUROPA Sails into B+V Repair
The MS EUROPA 5-star-plus luxury cruise liner from the Hapag Lloyd Kreuzfahrten GmbH is expected to arrive at the dock of the Blohm + Voss Repair GmbH on 31 August 2004.
Adm. Hull to Retire
A change of command and retirement ceremony is scheduled for the Coast Guard Atlantic Area commander Friday at 10 a.m. at Nauticus, the National Maritime Center, in Norfolk, Va.
IEA: Oil Demand to Grow 2.2% in 2005
The International Energy Agency’s most recent monthly report estimates for 2005 that global demand will grow by 1.8 mb/d, or 2.2%. for 2004. The 2005 demand estimate assumes: normal weather…
NASSCO Holds Keel-Laying Ceremony for BP Tanker
construction on the vessel. National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) held a keel-laying ceremony for Hull 486, the third of four Alaska Class, double-hull…
USCG Extends Policy for Carriage of Navigation Equipment
The U.S. Coast Guard is extending indefinitely its policy for resolving conflicts between its own regulations and recent amendments to the SOLAS Convention. Various…
Emmi Network Launches Shipcontrol.com
ShipControl, designed for the management of shipping companies, shipowners, maritime transport and merchant marine, offers a range of applications and flexibility.
IMO Recommendations on DSC test Calls
The IMO issued a circular recommending that coast station test calls on medium frequency/high frequency (MF/HF) by means of digital selective calling (DSC) be limited to once a week.
Frontline Completes $21.5M Placement and Purchase
Frontline Ltd., has completed a private placement of $21.5M in new equity, by issuing 600,000 shares to several institutional investors at a purchase price of NOK 246 per share.
General Maritime Sells Four Single-Hull Vessels
General Maritime Corporation has sold four single-hull vessels. The Harriet (1989-built Suezmax) is being sold to Tanker Pacific and is expected to be delivered in mid-August.
Stolt-Nielsen Reports 2Q Results
Stolt-Nielsen S.A. reported results for the second quarter ended May 31, 2004. Net income for the latest quarter was $3.9 million on operating revenue of $448.4 million…
