IBIA to Launch Rapid Resolution Schemes
The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) will launch two dispute resolution services at its annual convention in Buenos Aires on November 14-16. The schemes…
Senesco Marine Signs Contract For 140,000-Barrel DH ATB
In a move that will change Senesco Marine’s focus and provide continuous work for the next three years, officials at the shipyard announced they have signed a contract with New Jersey based U.S.
Senesco Marine Signs Contract For 140,000-Barrel DH ATB
In a move that will change Senesco Marine’s focus and provide continuous work for the next three years, officials at the shipyard announced they have signed a contract with New Jersey based U.S.
RoRo into Turku with Grounding Damage
The 13,145 grt Finnish owned ro-ro Global Freighter has drydocked for grounding damage inspection at Finland’s Turku Repair Yard in Naantali. The ro-ro grounded…
Keppel Cebu Fixes to Reefers
Philippines’ Keppel Cebu shipyard, part of Singapore’s Keppel Offshore & Marine, has repaired two reefer vessels – the first was the 7,212 grt Uranus, shipmanaged by London Ship Managers, London.
Change in Shareholding at Lisnave
There has been change in the shareholding at Portugal’s Lisnave following discussions between Germany’s German Industrial Group (GIG) and Portugal’s Estudos e Projectos Navais SA (Navivessel).
Viktor Lenac Books Strong Business
In September the shipyard completed repairs on nine vessels with various descriptions on the jobs performed. Standard shiprepair jobs were performed on the 8,945 dwt reefer vessel Hudson Bay…
Post Joints Kittiwake
David Post has been appointed as Sales Manager, Kittiwake Developments Ltd. Formerly with marine fuels and lubricants supplier, FAMM, Post takes on the responsibility for Kittiwake’s sales planning…
Blue Marlin is Back in Business
After undergoing a major conversion at South Korea’s Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD), the world’s largest semi-submersible heavy lift vessel, Blue Marlin, has entered service.
Strong Markets Helps Change Yard Philosophy
News that a new alliance between Dutch builder Volharding Shipyard and Um Deniz Sanayi of Turkey has been formed is further evidence that some shipbuilders are considering…
Port of Tacoma Picks New Director
The Port of Tacoma Commission today selected Timothy J. Farrell as the Port's Executive Director, effective January 1, 2005. Farrell has served as the Port of Tacoma's…
A Whale of a Lawsuit
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that cetaceans (whales, porpoises, and dolphins) lack standing to bring suit under the Endangered Species Act…
New Ireland Service
AC Forwarding and Hudig Veder en Dammers will start their own shortsea service between Rotterdam and Ireland, called “AC Ireland Line”. The first sailing to Warrenpoint and Dublin is on November 12.
New MacAndrews Service
MacAndrews is to launch a line between Portugal, Spain, England and Russia. The shipping line will convey the containers on its own line to Rotterdam, where they…
NASSCO Holds Ceremony for BP Tanker
National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) recently held a start-of-construction ceremony for NASSCO Hull 487, the fourth of four Alaska Class, double-hull…
NASSCO Holds Ceremony for BP Tanker
National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) recently held a start-of-construction ceremony for NASSCO Hull 487, the fourth of four Alaska Class, double-hull…
Jotun Reports Good Financial Results
The Jotun group generated sales of NOK 4,260 million in the first eight months of 2004, up NOK 496 million on the same period last year. The group recorded profit…
Tanker Pacific Teams with EnerSea
EnerSea Transport LLC (EnerSea) announced that Mercuria Holdings Limited, a principal of the Tanker Pacific Group, purchased an equity stake in EnerSea. This investment…
Coast Guard Updates Safety and Security Boarding Targeting Lists
The Coast Guard has updated security targeting information for foreign flag vessels, which includes a vessel’s flag state administration and last five port of calls.
GlobalSantaFe Corporation to Hold Third-Quarter 2004 Earnings Conference Call
GlobalSantaFe Corporation has scheduled a conference call to discuss its third-quarter financial results at 10:00 a.m. CDT (11:00 a.m. EDT) Wednesday, October 27, 2004.
