Bollinger Delivers Double Barge Hull
Bollinger Gretna L.L.C., Harvey, La., has delivered GCS 238, an Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA ’90) double hull, ocean service, oil tank barge to Gellatly & Criscione Services of Point Pleasant, NJ.
Melania Trump Christens NCL's Norwegian Jewel
At an official ceremony at the Port of Miami, Melania Trump christened NCL's Norwegian Jewel. lounges, three swimming pools and a state-of-the-art spa. Godmother Melania Trump. Isles.
Teekay Scquire Suezmax Tankers
Teekay Lng Partners L.P. is to acquire three Suezmax class crude oil tankers and related long-term fixed-rate charters for $180 million from its parent company, Teekay Shipping Corp.
SI Ferry Captain Speaks
According to reports, the captain of the Staten Island ferry that slammed into a pier and killed 11 people when its assistant pilot fell asleep says he initially…
New England Shipbuilding's Fate Hangs on Salvage Budget
The fate of New England's shipbuilding industry and thousands of jobs will depend on a series of top-level discussions that began yesterday at the Defense Department…
Sea Containers to Restructure Ferries Division
its ferries division and other matters. Background The company's ferries business is composed of three units. ferries, ro-pax ships, fast ferries and cruise ships.
Transportation Savings of St. Lawrence Seaway Minimal
Taylor has spent months analyzing traffic flows on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway to measure the economic benefits. found. are about $55 million annually," said Taylor.
Workskiff Wins Multiple Navy Contracts
WORKSKIFF Inc. was selected by the U.S. Navy to build six oil spill response boats and two utility boats in the 19 to 25 ft. range. The boats will be used for heavy…
Saab Transpondertech Wins Contract
Saab TransponderTech has won a contract to supply Automatic Identification System (AIS) base stations in China, as part of a major extension of AIS coverage along China’s coastline.
Northrop Grumman Board Declares Quarterly Dividends
of 26 cents per share on Northrop Grumman common stock, payable Dec. to shareholders of record as of the close of business Nov. 28, 2005. convertible preferred stock, payable Jan.
Rolls Royce Factory to Serve Equipment to Yards
Rolls Royce has opened a new factory in Shanghai, China, to serve the world’s largest commercial shipbuilding market. Together with an existing facility in Korea…
New Leadership for NASSTRAC
NASSTRAC announced new leadership for 2005-2007 at the association's recent fall conference at the Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel in Baltimore, Md. This newly elected…
Wärtsilä to Supply for Oil Drilling Ship
Wärtsilä will supply six engines for reportedly, the world's largest oil drilling ship. The 46 MW order, received in October, also includes ancillary equipment in addition to the engines.
Marine Technologies to be Unveiled at Conference
Maritime innovations with environmental sensitivity will be showcased at a research conference November 9 and 10 aboard the Queen Mary. A Magnetic Levitation (Maglev)…
Unified Command for Oil Response Shifts to New Orleans
The ESF-10 forward operating base has closed and the unified command shifted operations to New Orleans in order to consolidate ESF-10 response efforts involving…
National Infrastructure Protection Plan
The Department of Homeland Security issued a Notice stating that the draft National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP) Base Plan is available for review. Copies…
New Leadership for INTERTANKO’s Hellenic Forum
INTERTANKO’s Hellenic Forum last week elected its new Chairman and governing team. Emmanuel Vordonis of Thenamaris Ships Management will be the next Chairman, succeeding Ceres Hellenic’s Nicholas G.
Mercury Inflatable Boats Introduces V Series
Mercury Inflatable Boats, a division of industry-leader Mercury Marine, is unveiling its remarkable new line of V Series Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) Nov. 3-6 at the Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Iridium Sand Impeva to Expand Collaboration
Iridium Satellite and Impeva Labs will expand their current collaboration in the implementation of a real-time container monitoring, tracking and security system…
Protests Over U.S. Navy Base
U.S. plans to base a nuclear submarine in the Mediterranean have been met with protests in the Italian island of Sardinia and its French neighbor of Corsica. The U.S.
