Break Ships in the Bay Area?
According to the News-Times, San Francisco, just a brief distance from Suisun Bay, is where the Ghost Fleet vessels are located that Bay Bridge Enterprises wants to bring to Newport for shipbreaking.
Bay Area Launches New Patrol Boat
Knight Ridder reports that even the U.S. Coast Guard boat throttles down and moves aside when the Susan M., Alameda County's new 85-ft. homeland security patrol boat…
OSG's Panamax Joint Venture Changes Name to Panamax International
Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. announced that its joint venture with Sociedad Anonima de Navegacion Petrolera S.A. of Chile (SONAP) has changed its name to Panamax International.
Horizon Lines Announces Senior Management Promotions
Horizon Lines, Inc., announced several key promotions and realignments of senior management responsibilities. John W. Handy is joining Horizon Lines as Executive Vice President.
Cruise Ship Industry to Boost Queensland Economy
According to ABC News the Queensland Government says a decision to base a commercial cruise ship in Brisbane will provide a big boost to the tourism industry. The…
P&O Cruises' Pacific Sky Replaced
According to reports, P&O Cruises' new liner Pacific Star embarked on its maiden voyage from Brisbane, replacing thePacific Sky. The 46,000 tonne, 1400 passenger…
Ambassadors International to Acquire American West Cruises
Ambassadors International, Inc. announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the membership interests of American West Steamboat…
Raytheon Markets Maritime Defense System
The Globe is reporting that the cargo ship bears the name Osama. It's been registered in Syria. And it's steaming toward Los Angeles. That's the mock scenario playing…
PMV Mishaps Exceed FY-06 Targeted Limit
The Naval Safety Center reported, Dec. 27, that the Navy has exceeded its targeted limit of 29 mishaps for the entire fiscal year (FY)—a critical statistic because…
Fire at Swansea Coastguard
Rescue Co-ordination Centre at approximately in their Business unit. Fire Brigade was called. Co-ordination Centre. was assessed. fumes are affecting other parts…
