Another Obsolete Ship Set for Dismantling
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued a News Release stating that an obsolete freighter from the James River Reserve Fleet is set for towing to Chesapeake, Virginia for dismantling.
Ship Owner Agrees to Pay Fine and be Banished
Ship owner, Turismo Nautico Del Mar De Cortes, agreed to pay a criminal fine of $100,000 and to not operate ships in U.S. waters for three years. The action was…
Aker Kvaerner Secures Contract from BP
AK Engineering Services, part of the Aker Kvaerner group, has secured a multi-million pound contract to service two major onshore facilities for BP in the UK. The…
Wärtsilä Extends Range of Marine Reduction Gears
Wärtsilä will extend its range of marine reduction gears and begin manufacturing these products in Khopoli, India. Production will start on the same site as Wärtsilä's existing factory.
Coast Guard Rescues Two Off Gulfport
A Coast Guard rescue helicopter crew based out of New Orleans rescued two men off the Gulfport coast late Friday night. The men were on a 12-ft. aluminum skiff traveling…
Wärtsilä Signs Seafarer Training Contract with Odfjell
The Norwegian shipping company Odfjell ASA has extended its existing crew training contract with Wärtsilä by five years. Wärtsilä Land & Sea Academy (WLSA) will…
