Spring Start for New Ferry Boat Construction
Shipyards submitted construction bids in October for the first two Bay Area Water Transit Authority (WTA) vessels. The contract will be awarded in the summer of 2006…
Joint Tortfeasor not Entitled to Contribution from U.S.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled that a joint tortfeasor is not entitled to contribution from the United States in a maritime personal…
Barge Returned to Port
The re-floated double-hulled tank barge DBL152 started its voyage for Alabama, where it will await final disposition. The barge capsized after it collided with a…
Aker Yards, Brittany Ferries Sign for New Ferry
Aker Yards and the French company Brittany Ferries have signed a Letter of Intent for the building of a RoRo-passenger ferry worth approximately $130 million for delivery in October 2008.
Azerbaijan to Buy 2 Tankers
The Azerbaijani government will purchase two oil tankers with the capacity of 13,500-14,000 tons next year, according to a report on www.azernews.net. Each vessel…
SCI May Buy Ships
Shipping Corporation of India has sought government approval for acquiring more ships, according to a report on http://sify.com. SCI has sought approval for 2 Capesize Bulk Carrier…
Daewoo Shipbuilding for Sale?
South Korea intends to sell a controlling stake in Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering, currently valued at 2.5 billion, in the second half of 2006, according to a Reuters report.
LeConte Shaft Repairs Nearly Complete
Seattle, is expected to return to its regular route in early January. The vessel will add a January 6 stop at Pelican to its schedule. shafts in Seattle,” said Captain John Falvey…
EB Wins Sub PSA Contract
maintenance, repair, alterations, testing, and other work. performed in Groton, Conn. (99 percent) and Quonset Point, R.I. and is expected to be completed in November 2006.
Aker Kvaerner Wins Blind Faith Contract
Chevron with partner Kerr-McGee has awarded Aker Kvaerner a contract for marine operations for installation of the Blind Faith platform in the Gulf of Mexico. The…
Dominion E&P Announces Triton/Goldfinger Production
Dominion Exploration and Production, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dominion, has begun production from the Triton and Goldfinger subsea wells, located 140 miles southeast…
USS Ohio Successfully Completes Sea Trials
submarine, took a significant step towards rejoining the fleet on Dec. sweep of its initial sea trials. The Ohio's Commanding Officer, Cmdr. with the ship's performance and noted its great potential.
CP Ships, Hapag-Lloyd to Rrationalize Services
With the acquisition of CP Ships by Hapag-Lloyd, plans are set for the first in a series of service rationalizations: the combining of services between the West Mediterranean…
OSG's Panamax JV Changes Name
Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. de Navegacion Petrolera S.A. Panamax International. the acquisition of Stelmar Shipping Ltd. years. Americas and the Caribbean.
VOSTA LMG Signs with Indian Mazagon Dock
VOSTA LMG received a contract from Indian Partner Shipyard Mazagon Dock Limited for the supply of an engineering & components package for a 1500 kW cutter suction dredge (CSD).
This Day in Naval History - Dec. 23
1826 - Capt. Thomas Catesby Jones of USS Peacock and King Kamehameha negotiate first treaty between Hawaii and a foreign power. 1910 - Lt. Theodore G. Ellyson becomes…
