Clean Propulsion Concept for Broström Tankers
MAN B&W Diesel A/S, Alpha, Denmark has been awarded the contract to supply a twin medium speed main engine package to drive AziPull propellers for a series of 14…
BCGP, VT Halmatic Announce Agreement
Brunswick Commercial & Government Products (BCGP) and VT Halmatic Ltd. (VTH), two of the world’s leading makers of boats for military and commercial use, announced…
Most powerful common-rail engine successfully tested
The first 12-cylinder Sulzer RT-flex96C low-speed marine engine developed by Wärtsilä Corporation has reportedly successfully completed its official shop test. With…
Stolt-Nielsen S.A. Resolves Dispute with Noteholders
Stolt-Nielsen S.A announced that the company had resolved its dispute with its senior noteholders regarding defaults asserted by the noteholders. "We are pleased…
SPIRIT Class High Speed Ferry delivered
budget. The vessel was built by Sandy Morrison Engineering in Uig, Isle of Skye. Morrison reported “the Spitit of Skye had finished its trials with flying colous.
Good start for Jotun in 2004
more than for the same period in 2003. last year. more closely reflected the group's growth. Profit in 2003 was one of the biggest in Jotun's history. materials and reduced margins.
Accident Investigation Begins
The Australian Transport Safety Board (ATSB) issued its investigation report into the collision between the bulk carrier Bunga Orkid Tiga and the fishing vessel…
Panama Canal and ISPS Implementation
The Panama Canal Authority issued an Advisory stating that it is implementing the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code on 1 July 2004. SOLAS…
FDGM Recieves Navy Contract
On June 3, 2004, FDGM was awarded a U.S. Navy contract to upgrade the performance of diesel engines on the USS Warrior and USS Gladiator. The contract value is more…
Statoil quadruples LNG capacity in USA
Agreements concluded with America's Dominion energy company have secured Statoil (OSE: STL, NYSE: STO) a fourfold increase in its access to liquefied natural gas capacity in the US market.
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…
