China Delivers Docking Tugs to Pakistan
Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz was informed in late October of this year that the new Gwadar Port would be completed ahead of schedule with the first phase…
EX-IM Bank, Marad Agreement to Facilitate Shipping
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) and the Maritime Administration (MARAD) signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a program to provide…
FMC Grants APL Petition
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued an Order granting the petition of American President Lines and APL for exemption from the restrictions of section 16…
ACMA Signs Cooperative Agreement with sendit, llc
Alan C. McClure Associates (ACMA) entered into a cooperative agreement with sendit, llc that will allow ACMA to make the innovative technology of topside float-over…
Multraship Completes Dredger Salvage
Multraship Salvage has completed the lifting of the 79m trailer suction dredger Thor R, which sank in the mouth of the Danish port of Esjberg on September 26. into the port.
Tricolor Salvage Completed
The wreck removal of Tricolor has now been successfully completed. With a constant focus on safety and environment everyone involved in the removal operation have…
CMB Announces Excellent 3Q Results
In the course of the third quarter the markets for the transport of dry bulk have seen a slight weakening but in general remained at high levels. As per the end of September…
Moody’s Confirms All Ratings of OMI
Athenian Carriers Ltd. for approximately $585 million. these vessels into its current fleet operations. market conditions. environment. newbuilding program into OMI's operations.
Indiana Ports Record High Tonnage Month
More cargo moved across the docks at the Ports of Indiana in September than any other month in the last three years. This follows eight months of strong shipping…
Rigdon Christens M/V Chartes
Larry Rigdon, President and CEO of Rigdon Marine, said that the fourth vessel in its ten vessel contract has been delivered by Bender Shipbuilding & Repair Co., Inc. of Mobile, Alabama.
Deepwater Pathfinder Awarded 11-Well Nigerian Contract
Transocean Inc. said that its ultra-deepwater drillship, Deepwater Pathfinder, has been awarded an 11-well exploration program offshore Nigeria under a drilling…
McAllister Trains at MSI Newport
McAllister Docking Pilots and Tug Operators attended a two-day Tractor Tug Operations training course October 8-9, 2004 at MSI's Newport Simulator Center. The class…
P&I Club Warns of Using Crew in Unfamiliar Roles
The North of England P&I club says that unfamiliar tasks imposed on ships' crews are leading to more personal-injury accidents occurring on board. In the latest…
Bollinger to Design, Build Five DH Hot Oil Barges
Bollinger Shipyards, Inc., Lockport, La., signed a contract to design and build five 297.5 ft., 30,000 barrel (BBL), double hull, hot asphalt tank barges for Horizon Maritime LLC, Houston.
Second Norwegian Offshore Lockout Coming
lockout affecting workers on 94 offshore service vessels and shuttle tankers on the Norwegian continental shelf. encompassing members that so far have remained outside the current dispute. week.
Real-World Test Of Backscatter Tech
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), in consultation with the U.S. Coast Guard, will begin testing advanced explosives detection technology today as…
Moore Stephens: Russia a Good Place to do Business
Shipping accountant and business consultant Moore Stephens says that, despite recent publicity to the contrary, Russia is now a better place to do business than…
ALSTOM Wins $102M Navy Deal
ALSTOM has won a second order of around $102 million to supply an integrated electric power and propulsion system for the Royal Navy’s Anti-Air Warfare Type 45 Destroyers.
ShipConstructor on Course at FMI
Albacore Research Ltd. (ARL) announced the introduction of ShipConstructor into the Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Systems Design three-year diploma programs…
USCG, TSA Study Ferry Security
The U.S. Coast Guard and the Transportation Security Administration are leading an interagency team studying ways to enhance the security of ferry systems, both…
