ASA Announces New Leaders
George Wittich, Senior Vice President of Weeks Marine has been named President of the American Salvage Association (ASA). John Witte, Jr., Executive Vice President of Donjon Marine Co., Inc.
Fast Ferry Southeast Express Begins Between Juneau and Ketchikan
The Alaska Marine Highway System will inaugurate its fast vehicle ferry service three days per week between Juneau-Petersburg-Wrangell-Ketchikan on Thursday, November 3.
OSG Appoints New VP of Corporate Finance
Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. announced that Henry Flinter was appointed Vice President, Corporate Finance of OSG Ship Management, Inc., a newly created position reporting to Myles Itkin…
Bulgaria’s Newest Vessel Joins Fleet
Bulgaria's newest battleship was adopted in the ranks of Bulgarian Navy Forces on Sunday. The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev, Defense Minister…
Mercy Ship Arrives in Post-Election Liberia
The Mercy Ship Anastasis has docked in Monrovia, Liberia. Thousands struggle to survive in this war-torn country where elections have recently taken place after 14 years of civil war.
DoD to Impose New Labor Regulations for Shipyards
According to reports, the U.S. Department of Defense is planning to implement new labor regulations later this month. But Paul O'Connor, president of the Portsmouth…
Austal Delivers Two More for Guadeloupe
In 1998, Austal delivered the Jade Express followed closely by the delivery in 1999 of the Opale Express. These vehicle/passenger ferries were destined for Guadeloupe…
ShipServ’s e-procurement Solutions Expand
ShipServ announced that Chevron Shipping Company and Seabulk International have contracted to conduct their procurement business via ShipServ’s TradeNet trading platform.
Owner Liable for Failure to Maintain Pier
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed a jury verdict awarding damages to a vessel owner for the sinking of the vessel resulting from negligent…
Maersk Vessel Involved in Collision
Maersk Holyhead, a 20,900 cbm semi-ref liquefied petroleum gas carrier (lpg-carrier), on November 6 collided with the Liberian panamax bulk carrier PEQUHT 53-55 miles off the Maracaibo Lake channel.
Maritime Union Seeks Action to Protect Ships from Pirates off Somalia
According to reports, British maritime union called on Sunday for extra protection for ships traveling off the coast of Somalia in the face of an upsurge of piracy in the region.
Pirates Fire at Cruise Ship
Pirates fired rocket-propelled grenades and machine guns at a cruise ship carrying more than 300 people in the Indian Ocean on Saturday, but the vessel escaped and no one was hurt.
IBIA Supports Port of Singapore Bunker Initiative
negative interest and uncertainty in the market. contradictory clarifications. react to such incidents. issues. effectiveness. transparency and integrity," says Gregory.
General Maritime to Sell Aframax Tankers
General Maritime Corporation will sell six double-sided Aframax tankers en bloc to Seatankers Management Co. Ltd., Cyprus for $127.5 million. The Company also announced…
General Dynamics Names Marzilli President of C4 Systems
General Dynamics announced that, effective January 1, 2006, Chris Marzilli will become president of subsidiary General Dynamics C4 Systems. He will report to Jerry DeMuro…
NTSB Investigates Capsizing of Ethan Allen
The National Transportation Safety Board dispatched a team of investigators to the scene of the capsizing of the vessel Ethan Allen at Lake George, New York. Twenty passengers died in the accident.
Moore Honored by SNAME
Arnold P. Systems sector, has received the prestigious 2005 William M. (SNAME). repair. Technology Exposition in Houston. developing the shipbuilding platforms that will define the U.S. and U.S.
Fishing Vessel Sinks Following Collision
Harvester, 73 miles South East of Sumburgh reporting that they were in need of urgent assistance following a collision with the supply vessel Strilmoey. vessel of Harvester called Ocean Harvest.
Qingdao and CNOOC Sign Contract
The Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. and the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) have recently signed a contract on the building of a 100…
Royal Caribbean Launches Search for Godmother
Royal Caribbean International is putting a new twist on a long-standing maritime tradition by launching a national search for the Godmother of Freedom of the Seas…
