NLNG Denies Project Delays
In response to press reports claiming delays, Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas announced that its $5.7 billion LNG project is on schedule and is capable of fulfilling its contractual obligationsā¦
Modern-day Piracy Threatens Cruises
The Carnival-owned cruise liner Seabourn Spirit recently fended off a pirate attack along Africa's eastern coast, with one person sustaining injuries. The attemptā¦
NSC Connects North Sea Networks
North Sea Communications (NSC), an Oslo, Norway-based independent telecom operator, has made interconnection agreements with both TampNett AS and Central North Seaā¦
Samsung Wins Tanker Contract
According to a Korea Herald report, Samsung Heavy Industries Co. won a $422.5 million deal to build three arctic tankers for Russian state-owned shipper Sovcomflot.
FDNY Awards Fireboat Contract
Robert Allan Ltd. won a contract by the Fire Department of New York for the design and construction administration of a new fireboat. The new vessel will replace the aging Fire Fighter.
Canal Corporation Awards Contract
New York State Canal Corporation announced that the contract for a new hydraulic cutter-head dredge has been awarded to Ellicott Dredges of Baltimore, Md. The acquisitionā¦
Mission Marine Delivers Patrol Catamaran
Mission Marine, Ltd. delivered its Mission 29-ft. 338 Pilot House Model to Monroe County Sheriff Marine Patrol in August located to Monroe County, NY. The aluminumā¦
Boston Pilots Takes New Boats
The Boston Pilots has taken delivery of two Chesapeake class pilot boats from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation. The shipyard's new class of launchesā¦
Julien Citywide Secures Contract
Julien Citywide, New Orleans, La., was awarded on Nov. Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. to be completed by Nov. 6, 2006. current fiscal year. There were an unknown number of bids solicited on Oct.
Mobile Engineering Awarded Contract
Mobile Engineering Inc., Mobile, Ala., was awarded on Nov. Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. to be completed by Nov. 7, 2006. current fiscal year. There were an unknown number of bids solicited on Oct.
Gotech Awarded Contract
Gotech, Baton Rouge, La., was awarded on Nov. Katrina and Rita. completed by Nov. 6, 2006. current fiscal year. There were an unknown number of bids solicited on Oct. 2005, and 98 bids were received.
Granite Construction Awarded Restoration Contract
Granite Construction Co., Watsonville, Calif., was awarded on Oct. restoration hurricane protection. is expected to be completed by April 1, 2006. the end of the current fiscal year.
Boh Brothers Construction Awarded Contract
Boh Brothers Construction Co. Oct. restoration and modifications to the citrus back levee floodwall. performed in New Orleans, La., and is expected to be completed by April 1, 2006.
UK Master Prosecuted for TSS Navigation Offenses
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency issued a Press Notice stating that the master of a refrigerated cargo vessel was convicted of violation of rules of the Doverā¦
Gulf LNG Energy, LLC ā License Application
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a Notice stating that on October 28 it received an application from Gulf LNG Energy, LLC for authorization to siteā¦
OSI Awarded $1.2M Contract with Royal Australian Navy
Offshore Systems International Ltd. warship navigation systems ('WECDIS'). electronic chart navigation systems.
Volvo Penta Receives Order from Consafe Offshore
Volvo Penta has received an order from Consafe Offshore for the delivery of diesel powered gensets to the Safe Bristolia accommodation platform. The gensets were ordered by Swedish Consafe Offshoreā¦
BAE to Secure Carrier Contract
According to reports, BAE Systems is set to secure a $4B carrier contract. BAE, which operates Clydeside yards at Govan and Scotstoun, has not won back the prizedā¦
Rolls-Royce Introduces New Technology
The first commercial application of a new type of Rolls-Royce tunnel thruster launches a technology which will have a major impact on marine propulsion in the future.
This Day in Naval History - Nov. 15
1882 - Lt. Cmdr. French Chadwick reports to American Legation in London as first naval attache. 1942 - Although U.S. lost several ships in the naval battle of Guadalcanal, Naval Force under Rear Adm.