Kongsberg Inks Simulator Deal with BP
Kongsberg Maritime won two contracts for the delivery of ASSETT Engineering and Operator Training Simulators for the Valhall and Ula-Tambar fields in Norway. The simulators will be delivered in 2006.
IBIA Gains IMO Consultative Status
The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) gained Consultative Status at the International Maritime Organization (IMO). IBIA's status has been confirmed…
Sembawang Wins Historic FPSO Conversion Contract
Sembawang Shipyard won $53.5 million contract from Bergesen Worldwide Offshore to convert the Ultra Large Crude Carrier, BW Enterprise to an FPSO (Floating, Production, Storage & Offloading).
Aker Yards to Buy Alstom Marine
Aker Yards and ALSTOM will join forces in shipbuilding, seeking to create a shipbuilding leader focused on high value added ships, including cruise ships. The companies…
This Day in Naval History - Jan. 4
1863 - Blockading ship USS Quaker City captures sloop Mercury carrying despatches, emphasizing the desperate plight of the South. 1910 - Commissioning of USS Michigan (BB 27), the first U.S.
Kongsberg Maritime Awarded Simulator Contracts by BP Norway
Ula-Tambar fields in Norway. The simulators will be delivered in 2006. will be integrated with the ABB Safety and Automation System. industry, in addition to a large…
USCG – eNOAD Update
The USCG National Vessel Movement Center (NVMC) released the Electronic Notice of Arrival/Departure (eNOAD) User Guide . The guide is also available in an Online…
Alstom Sells Shipbuilding Division to Aker Yards
Aker Yards and Alstom announced their intention to join forces in shipbuilding in which the companies would establish a new company consisting of the shipyards in Saint-Nazaire and Lorient.
Seaspan Announces Delivery of New Vessel
Seaspan Corporation announced the delivery of its fourteenth ship, the Dubai Express. The 4250 TEU vessel, which was built by Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd.,…
General Dynamics Awarded $13.9M Navy Contract
The U.S. Navy has awarded a $13.9 million contract to General Dynamics Electric Boat for management and support of nuclear maintenance work for submarines home-ported at Submarine Base - New London…
CP Valour’s Initial Phase of Salvage Complete
Despite unfavorable weather and sea swells which at times have been more than four metres, all IMO- classified hazardous cargo has now been removed from CP Valour…
Carnival to Resume Service from Mobile, New Orleans
Three Carnival ships currently under charter to the U.S. government for hurricane relief efforts will resume their previously operated schedules in 2006. The Holiday…
Coast Guard Report Reveals Rule Violation in Tanker Blast
According to reports, the explosion that destroyed a tanker and killed 21 crew in 2004 was caused by the captain's unsafe order to his crew to open vapor-filled cargo tanks for cleaning…
Italia Marittima SpA Introduced
P L Maneschi, Chairman of Lloyd Triestino di Navigazione SpA, has announced that with effect from 1March 1, the name of the shipping company will be changed to Italia…
First Galileo Satellite Launched
The European Commission (EC) stated that the first of 30 planned Galileo satellites has been launched into orbit. When completed, the Galileo system will provide…
Bow Mariner Investigation Completed
The investigation of the Feb. 28, 2004 sinking of a chemical tank ship off the coast of Virginia has been completed. A press conference is scheduled for Tuesday January 3, 2006, at 10 a.m.
Coast Guard Issues Notice on PEA for Salvage and Marine Firefighting
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Notice seeking comments on the draft programmatic environmental assessment (PEA) on its proposal to clarify and set new response time…
Pak-navy Decommissions Submarines
According to reports, the Pakistan Navy on decommissioned four of its Daphne class French origin submarines. A ceremony to pay homage to these battles proven platforms…
Adrion Appointed CEO of CP Ships
end of 2005 The new CFO will be Ulrich Kranich, effective 1st February 2006. Miles, who stepped down from his post on 31st December 2005. duties. end of January. functions. in 2004.
U.S. Shipping Coordinating Committee to Conduct Meetings
The U.S. Shipping Coordinating Committee, sponsored by the Department of State, will conduct three public meetings. The Working Group on Radio Communications and…
