Navy Soldier Rescued in Persian Gulf
Helicopter and boat crews from USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) rescued one of the aircraft carrier’s crew members after the sailor fell overboard while the ship…
Stranded Shrimp Boat Freed by Coast Guard
A shrimp boat stranded off the shore of Ponte Vedra, Fla., for days is finally free, according to a First Coast News report. The Coast Guard said no fuel was spilled during the move. The "Captain A.
First Vessel At New Korean Facility
The Hanjin Oslo sailed into the harbor of Pusan Newport becoming the first container vessel to arrive at the new Mega Hub. The 279 meter vessel’s arrival was a commemorative…
Slovakian Ship Catches Fire
Focus reported that a Slovakian ship, which caught fire near Russe, is in flames, the Regional Interior Ministry’s Department reported. Director of the Fire and…
EC: Safety and Port State Control Require Proper Implementation of Rules
The European Commission sent reasoned opinions – the last step before lodging a case to the Court of Justice – to Italy and Malta for failure to respect EU legislation…
STEALTHGAS Takes Delivery of Acquired Vessels
STEALTHGAS Inc. announced has taken delivery of Feisty Gas and Gas Spirit, vessels which it had previously agreed to acquire. Feisty Gas is a Fully-Pressurized (F.P.)…
MTN and Cingular Collaborate With On Line Identity
Wireless Maritime Services, a joint venture between Maritime Telecommunications Network (MTN), of Miramar, Florida, and Cingular Wireless, the largest wireless carrier in the United States…
Carnival Announces Four-Ship Deal Fincantieri
Carnival Corporation & plc announced it has reached an agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for the construction of four new cruise ships worth more than $2 billion.
Coast Guard Places Rescue 21 System into Service
The United States Coast Guard announces a significant milestone in its critical life saving and homeland security missions by officially accepting Rescue 21 at a ceremony at Air Station Atlantic City…
Hyde Marine Adds New Technical Director
Hyde Marine, Inc. announced the appointment of Matt Granitto as Technical Director. Granitto will be responsible for engineering and production as well as product…
S. Korea Daewoo Shipbuilding Cancels Order
Reports indicate that South Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. (042660.SE) said Monday that it has canceled an order, received in October, for two vessels worth KRW409.1 billion.
Aker Yards and Tallink Sign Contract for Ferry
The Option Agreement Aker Yards and Tallink had for a large cruise ferry was today confirmed as a firm contract worth approx. 165 million euro. The vessel to be…
NUS unveils Professorships for Research
Channel NewsAsia has reported that in a boost to the offshore and marine engineering sector, the National University of Singapore has announced two professorships…
Royal Navy to Launch 'D' Class Cestoyer
The first of the Royal Navy's new 'D' Class destroyers are set to be launched early next year. HMS Daring, the seventh vessel to carry the name, will be the first…
Port Commission Selects Vitol for Fuel Tank Farm
Negotiations are under way between the Canaveral Port Authority and international petroleum firm Vitol S.A. Inc. to build and operate a major fuel storage terminal…
Radiance Shipping Purchases RoLo Cargo Vessel
Radiance Shipping Line, Inc., a newly formed shipping and transportation logistics company based in Palmetto, Florida, is proud to announce the purchase of the ROLO LUZ B.
Shipbuilding CEO takes SCIA’s top honor
According to reports, Gary Chouest was honored with the South Central Industrial Association’s award Thursday night. As president and CEO of Edison Chouest Offshore…
ABS Wins Class Contract for FPSO
Reports indicate that ABS has been awarded the class contract for the Agbami FPSO by South Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering. ABS will class the Star Deep Water Petroleum Ltd.
Williamson & Associates Complete Seatrials
Williamson & Associates, Inc. designed to obtain 20 meters of rock core in water depths to 6000 meters. Inc. for Nichiyu Giken Kogyo Co. Ltd. 1996, is still in operation.
Mass. Overturns Firing of School Leader
According to the AP the Mass. state Board of Higher Education reversed the firing of the president of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, who was fired by the school's…
