Crowley Awarded Ship Management Contracts for RFF Vessels
The U.S. (RRF) ships respectively. Crowley Maritime Corporation. American owned and operated ship management firms. and Iraq," U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta said.
Smedvig Secures Contract for T-9 in Malaysia
The tender rig T-9, in which Smedvig owns 49 percent, has been awarded a contract extension by ExxonMobil in Malaysia. The production drilling assignment has a duration of three years.
M/T NCC Madinah Collision Update
OnJuly 5, the M/T NCC Madinah, a chemical tanker operated by Norwegian ship managers Odfjell ASA, was involved in a collision with an Indonesian tanker, the M/T MR-I…
Hyundai Selects SGI Altix Server for Design and Analysis
petroleum and gas products. eight oil container carriers and four LPG carriers from Iran and Qatar. its productivity. deployed in the mid 2004. gas (LNG) carriers. considering "sloshing" impact load.
Daewoo to Build 5 LNG Tankers
According to reports, Daewoo Shipbuilding has been tapped to build five LNG tankers LNG tankers valued at $1.20 billion for Qatar Liquefied Gas II which is a joint venture between Exxon Mobil Corp.
Aker Yards to Guild Ferry for Tallink
Aker Yards and the Estonian Tallink Group have signed a contract for the building of a fast passenger ferry for delivery in spring 2007, worth around 110 million euro.
MAIB – Ground once, Do it again, Ground twice
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) issued the report of its investigation of the grounding of the passenger vessel BALMORAL on Dagger Reef off Gower Peninsula, Wales on 18 October 2004.
EU Directive re Sulphur Content of Marine Fuel Oil
The European Parliament issued a Directive relating to reduction in the sulphur content of certain marine fuels used on ships operating in waters of the European Community.
EC Clears Acquisition of PONL by Maersk
The European Commission issued a Press Release stating that it has cleared the acquisition of P&O Nedlloyd by A. P. Moller-Maersk, subject to conditions. The combined…
Ship Sewage Regulations Enter into Force
Revised international regulations for the prevention of pollution of the sea by sewage from ships (revised MARPOL Annex IV, adopted by resolution MEPC.115(51)) will enter into force on 1 August 2005.
Liability of Third Party on Bill of Lading
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit ruled that a third party can be liable on a bill of lading based on its conduct. In the instant case, a cargo owner…
Expansion Brings 3 NCL Ships into Port Canaveral
Beginning next year, Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Spirit will join Norwegian Dawn in weekly stops at Port Canaveral. In addition, the Norwegian Majesty will…
Cutter Commissioned in RI
The Coast Guard Cutter Tiger Shark, an 87-ft. coastal patrol boat, was commissioned by Rear Adm. David Pekoske, Coast Guard First District commander, in a ceremony…
Navy to Commission New Guided-Missile Destroyer Halsey
The Navy will commission the newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, Halsey (DDG 97), July 30 during an 11 a.m. PDT ceremony at Pier J, Naval Air Station Coronado, Calif. Sen.
MarAd Awards Contracts for Scrapping of TwoOships
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued a News Release stating that it awarded contracts for removal and scrapping of two obsolete ships from the James River Reserve Fleet.
Coast Guard Admiral Testifies on Chemical Facility Security
Coast Guard Director of Port Security, Rear Adm. Craig E. Bone, testified today on chemical facility security before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.
Rickmers-Linie Expands Heavy Lift Fleet
"A plan of Rickmers four multipurpose heavy lift vessels on order from the SADRA Shipyard in Busheher. Rickmers-Linie, the Hamburg based global breakbulk, heavy lift and project specialist…
Continued Success for WW
Continued progress characterized results for Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WW) in the first half of 2005. The group has never delivered such high quarterly figures, including…
APL Introduces RFID
APL - the global container shipping line - introduced active RFID technology to its Southern California marine terminal in an important innovation that will speed up cargo container processing.
Exmar Profits from LPG, LNG
During the first six months the LPG fleet contributed $19.7 million to the operating result (EBIT) (compared to $12.3 million for the first six months in 2004).
