Japan Orders $1.8B in LNG Tankers
According to a Bloomberg report, Nippon Yusen K.K. and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd., Japan's two largest shipping lines, will join Qatar in ordering $1.8 billion of…
USS Porter, USS Carr Deploy in War Against Terror
More than 600 Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) and the frigate USS Carr (FFG 52), homeported in Norfolk, deployed Nov. 28 in support of the global war on terrorism…
Expeditionary Strike Group 8 Enters Suez Canal
Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 8 passed through the Suez Canal on November 26, entering the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations (AOO) to conduct maritime security…
U.S., Chilean Navies Discuss Cooperative Activities
Navy representatives from Chilé and the United States met recently in Florida to discuss action plans and share ideas to enhance cooperative activities between the two navies…
Freight-only Volumes Boost Seatruck Third Vessel Success
Freight ferry operator Seatruck Ferries has seen a significant 45 percent year-on-year increase in volume on its Heysham – Warrenpoint service since the introduction of a third vessel in July 2005.
Diana Shipping Inc. Takes Delivery of New Vessel
Diana Shipping Inc. dwt Panamax dry bulk carrier built in 2004, to be renamed Thetis. commissions, that commenced on August 4, 2004. Diana Shipping Inc. assumed…
Tank Barge Grounds in James River
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Press Release stating that a tank barge carrying approximately 1.26 million gallons of liquid asphalt grounded in the James River about five miles south of Richmond…
MARAD in Search of Deputy Chief Counsel
Administration (MARAD) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Deputy Chief Counsel . This is a career federal government position for an experienced maritime attorney.
Telenor Wins Award for 2005 Maritime Sales Performance
overall sales performance for Fleet services in 2005. of Fleet services increased by 79 percent over the past 12 months. marketing and sales efforts of Telenor's network of service providers.
Russian Vyborg to Build Fishing-Refrigerating Boats
As the Ashgabat correspondent of Turkmensitan.ru reports, the Vyborg Shipbuilding Yard of Russia has won an international tender to design and build six fishing…
NASSCO Delivers the Double-Hull Oil Tanker
National Steel and Shipbuilding Company delivered the Alaskan Navigator, the third of four Alaska-class double-hull crude oil tankers being built for BP Oil Shipping Company…
Barge Spills Liquid Asphalt
A barge carrying about 1 million gallons of liquid asphalt ran aground early this morning on the James River near the end of Willis Road in southern Chesterfield County…
Qatar Rents 12 LNG Tankers
Qatari Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas Company (RasGas-3) on Monday signed a 20-year contract with two tankers companies to rent 12 natural gas tankers starting on 2008.
P&O, DPW Close to Deal
Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Co (P&O) is close to recommending a more than $3B offer from Dubai Ports World (DPW), according to press reports. The Weekend Financial Times…
Derecktor Shipyards Chosen By SENESCO For Subcontract
Company (SENESCO) to provide construction support on a 140,000 barrel fuel barge project. Derecktor garnered the job as a result of their unique ability to bend…
Conference on Shortsea Shipping to be Held in Vancouver
The North American Conference on Shortsea Shipping will be held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada from April 18 to April 20, 2006. The Conference is the result of collaboration between Canada…
International Coordination and Outreach Strategy to Enhance Security
The U.S. Department of State issued a Media Note stating that the Secretary of State recently signed the International Coordination and Outreach Strategy to Enhance Maritime Security .
IMO – Call for Action on Piracy off Somalia
The IMO issued a News Release stating that the Assembly adopted a Resolution calling for the problem of piracy and armed robbery against ships in waters off the…
Tanker Refloated in Puerto Rico
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Press Release stating that the tanker that grounded outside the port of Guayanilla in Puerto Rico has been refloated. There were no injuries and no pollution.
Philippine Govt Eyes Sale of PNOC Tankers Anew
According to reports, the Philippine government has revived plans to dispose its interest in the shipping and transport arm of Philippine National Oil Co. (PNOC)…
