Gulf LNG Energy, LLC – 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 site…
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 Offshore…
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 prized…
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.
NASSCO, BP Hold Naming Ceremony
Caroline Shorten Conn, spouse of Iain Conn, BP Group Executive Officer, smashes ceremonial bottle of champagne on the hull of the Alaskan Navigator, the third Alaska…
INTERTANKO Announces Gleet Growth
INTERTANKO’s fleet has grown by 12.5% or 21.3m deadweight tons to 194m dwt owned by independent tanker owners as tankers belonging to fifteen owners put up to its…
Telenor BGAN Service Ready for Launch
Telenor Satellite Services, a subsidiary of Telenor of Norway announced the completion of all Inmarsat requirements -- technical, commercial and distribution --…
Schlumberger Expands Global Drilling Tech Center
Schlumberger commemorated the opening of a new 53,000-sq. ft. building at its Global Drilling Technology Center located in Stonehouse, Stroud District, Gloucestershire, U.K.
Quintana Maritime Takes Delivery of Bulk Carrier
Quintana Maritime Limited took delivery of its second Capesize bulk carrier on November 11. The vessel, named Kirmar, was built in 2001 by China Shipbuilding Corporation…
Alstom wins Contract for Cruise Ships
Alstom signed a contract worth $1.17B to build two cruise ships for Italian line MSC in a deal which might avert restructuring of its shipbuilding business following…
Qatar’s LNG Exports to Reach 78 Million Tons
Qatar’s total LNG exports will reach about 78.1 million tons per year by 2011 if the eight heads of agreements (HoAs) are turned into sale and purchase agreements (SPAs)…
Kenya Enforces Anti-Piracy Measures
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) in conjunction with the Kenya Navy and the Kenya Police have jointly put up stringent security measures to ensure that all ships…
Sound & Sea Wins Navy Contract
Sound & Sea Technology Inc. won a five-year military contract worth up to $29.5 million to provide ocean engineering services for U.S. naval facilities around the world…
Cruise Ships on Pirate Alert
According to a recent Globe and Mail story, a recent foiled attempt by modern-day pirates on the Seabourn Spirit cruise ship off the coast of Somalia demonstrates…
Ten North Korean Ships Violate Sea Border
Ten North Korean ships, including a patrol boat, briefly violated the western sea border with South Korea on Sunday, according to AP reports. The North's patrol…
Navy Secretary Confirmed; Can’t Take Office
According to a recent Chicago Sun story, the Senate confirmed the appointment of Donald Winter as Navy secretary, but he won't formally take over until the current…
Oil Spills From Hurricanes Still Damaging Coast
A recent review of post-storm data from the National Response Center shows that the hurricanes Katrina and Rita caused at least 595 incidents that released untold amounts of oil…
Safety Alert – USCG Rescue Coordination Center Alameda
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Safety Alert stating that, effective November 13, the e-mail address for USCG Rescue Coordination Center Alameda changed from [email protected]…
