MPA to Sponsor Conference
The Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) will be a sponsor of the International Chemical and Oil Pollution Conference & Exhibition to be held in Singapore on March 22-24.
ABS Names Wiernicki Chief Technology Officer
Chris J. Wiernicki has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at ABS, where he will report directly to ABS President and CEO Robert Somerville. Wiernicki replaces Dr.
Report Examines ROV Growth
In a recent report, the energy & marine industry analysts Douglas-Westwood, has revealed that operations of cable controlled work-class remotely operated underwaterā¦
Dock Expansion at Oil Refinery Requires EIS
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers must prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) with regard to aā¦
Owner May Limit Liability for Masterās Negligence
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit ruled that the owner of a tug may limit its liability for damages resulting from negligent navigation of the tug by its master.
Hearing to Discuss Port Security Grant Program
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure will meet on March 18 where the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Managementā¦
Oceaneering and Subsea 7 Terminate Agreement
Oceaneering and Subsea 7 have mutually agreed that the proposed acquisition of the remotely operated vehicle (ROV) drill rig support and related business operationsā¦
Princess Cruises Specifies Enviro Engines
An agreement was recently reached between Princess Cruises, the engine builder Wärtsilä and the shipyard Fincantieri that Newbuilding 6100 at the said shipyard willā¦
New Diamond Princess Delivered in Japan
In Nagasaki, Japan, the new Diamond Princess was named in a colorful ceremony which featured traditional Japanese festivities set against the state-of-the-art ship.
ICT to Build Logistic Center
ICT group of companies will invest $30M in construction of the first transport and logistic center in St. Petersburg. This center, is expected to meet the highest international standardsā¦
Teekay Acquires Spanish LNG and Oil Shipping Company
Teekay Shipping Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Naviera F. Tapias S.A. Teekay has also entered into an agreement with the shareholdersā¦
Sperry Marine to Supply Navigation Systems for New Tankers
Northrop Grumman Corporationās Sperry Marine has received orders to supply navigation and bridge systems for 12 new tankers to be built for Italian ship owners at shipyards in South Korea and China.
PetroCom Introduces New Technology for Offshore Industry
PetroCom LLC has begun construction and testing of the first digital cellular network in the Gulf of Mexico. Working with partners Siemens and Ericsson, PetroComā¦
GE Focuses on Optimization For Cruise Ships
The natural progression is underway from installation, design and commissioning of GE gas turbines aboard cruise ships to cooperation with users to further enhance operations.
Transas VTS Chosen for Offshore Wind Farm Project
The German aids-to-navigation-service, WSD Nord-West/WSA Emden, has decided to install Transas shore-based Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) technology on board the firstā¦
Master Convicted for Going the Wrong Way
proceeding over 14.5 miles in the wrong direction in the Dover Straits Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS). vessel to take evasive action and resulted in six close quarters situations.
Senator Murray and Operation Safe Commerce
Operation Safe Commerce. President Goreās assertion that he invented the Internet. (HK Law).
Website for Rocknes Salvage Established
A remarkable salvage operation is scheduled for this month in Norway. The capsized 166-meter-long vessel āRocknesā will be uprighted (parbuckled) by SMIT Salvage at the CCB yard in Agotnes, Norway.
Norden Reports Holding of Own Shares
Steve Krabbe, the president of Norden A/S, in connection with senior staffās utilization of share options, announced that the company has sold 23,890 of shares of DKK 20.00.
Iveco Opens N. American Ops
Iveco, a leading Italian manufacturer of commercial vehicles and diesel engines, announced the opening of its U.S. engine operations, Iveco Motors of North Americaā¦
