Gazprom, PetroCanada Eye LNG Cooperation
Russia's state-run energy giant Gazprom and integrated oil and gas firm PetroCanada confirmed their interest in long-term cooperation in the sector, on joint projects…
CNOOC to Bid on Nation Energy
on offshore oil and gas assets in Nigeria, www.TheStandard.com reported. CNOOC is eyeing an offer for Nations Energy, an independent oil producer based in Canada.
77 Rescued from Boat Fire, 3 Lost
77 people were saved and three were missing after a fishing boat carrying 80 people caught fire early yesterday in the Yellow Sea off east China's Shandong Province.
Barthco Chairman to Receive “Spirit of the Port” Award
The Seamen’s Church Institute of Philadelphia & South Jersey (SCI) announced this year’s recipient of the 2006 Spirit of the Port award will be Dennis J. one of…
LCL and Grindrod to Join Forces
Grindrod and LCL announced their intention of joining forces in sea and land based perishable logistics in Southern Africa. The newly formed company LCL Grindrod…
CSIS Shipbuilding Up 47 Percent in 2005
The China Shipbuilding Industry Corp. (CSIC), built 3.17 million tons of new ships in 2005, up 47 percent. In 2005, the CSIC received 3.73 million tons of new orders…
Ship Collision in English Channel
An oil tanker and a cargo ship collided in the English Channel on Thursday, www.hindu.com reported. No injuries or oil spill were reported. The collision occurred at 7:15 a.m.
CNO Stresses Navy, Coast Guard Cooperation
Next to the close relationship the Navy shares with the Marine Corps, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), Adm. Mike Mullen said he considers the Navy's continuing partnership with the U.S.
Northrop Grumman Team to Design Power Generators for Navy Ships
A Northrop Grumman Corporation led team has been selected by the Naval Sea Systems Command(NAVSEA) to begin a design of a 40-megawatt (MW) high-temperature superconductor…
New GM at Burger Boat Company
Burger Boat Company announced that Bill Bitner has joined the Burger Executive Team as the new Vice-President/General Manager. Bitner has previously held positions…
Navy Commissions Amphibious Transport Dock Ship San Antonio
Sailors man the rails of the amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17) as it arrives at her new homeport of Naval Station Norfolk. San Antonio is the lead…
Trinity Industries Announces Barge Construction Agreement
America's inland waterways. years. Trinity with cost escalation coverage.
Stealthgas to Acquire Additional Vessel
Stealthgas has entered into an agreement to acquire an additional vessel with expected delivery February 2006. Islas Gas, which will be renamed the Gas Czar, is…
California Firm to Buy Gambling Vessel
Yamashiro Financial Services won federal bankruptcy court approval Wednesday to buy the gambling vessel Ocean Jewel from Titan Cruise Lines for $7.25 million. The Pasadena…
Bollinger and Edison Chouest Sign Contract for Liftboats
Profile drawing of the Bollinger 245-ft Class Liftboats for Edison Chouest Offshore that will be built at Bollinger’s Lockport facility. Bollinger Shipyards, Inc.
This Day in Naval History - Jan. 13
1865 - Amphibious attack on Fort Fisher, N.C. 1917 - The cruiser Milwaukee (CL 21) strands off Eureka, Calif., while attempting to refloat the submarine H-3 (SS 30).
