Industry Reflects on Container Ship Success
It was 50 years ago that Malcom McLean, an entrepreneur from North Carolina, loaded a ship with 58 35-foot containers and sailed from Newark, N.J., to Houston. He…
Former Western Ferries Director Paid $5.7m
Ken Cadenhead, the former managing director of privately held Western Ferries, left his post last year with $5.7 million after the company bought his 22% stake, The Herald reported.
J. Ray Morgan City Facility Awarded Contract
J. Ray McDermott, S.A. ("J. Ray"), a subsidiary of McDermott International Inc. ("McDermott"), announced that its Morgan City, Louisiana fabrication facility has…
MTS Appoints New CEO
Rune Mejer Rasmussen, Executive Chairman of the MTS board, will replace Brynjar Gevelt as CEO on March 1. Rune Mejer Rasmussen will take on the task of leading MTS through its next phase of expansion.
WW Posts 2005 Results
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WW) posted its results for 2005. Net operating profit was $232 million, while total operating income came to $2.2 billion. Profit before taxes was $209 million.
SNAME Provides Start-up Funds for Research
Shipboard oily water separators are internationally mandated as engine room equipment and are intended to allow engine room crews to clean engine room bilge water…
Washburn & Doughty Delivers Bulldog to Crescent Towing
Washburn & Doughty Associates, Inc. delivered the Bulldog, a 98 x 37 ft., 6700 hp, Z Drive Firefighting Tug, to Crescent Towing of New Orleans, Louisiana. Bulldog…
Bollinger Announces Staff Changes
As Bollinger Lockport New Construction (BLN) continues to grow, Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. announces changes to its managerial staff. Dennis Fanguy has been appointed…
Towing Safety Advisory Committee Seeks New Members
The U.S. Coast Guard today began soliciting applications for five positions to the Towing Safety Advisory Committee that need to be received on or before April 30, 2006.
Reagan Carrier Strike Group Makes Port Visit to Singapore
The USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Carrier Strike Group arrived in Singapore Feb. 7 for a scheduled port visit. USS Lake Champlain (CG 57 ) and USNS Rainer (T-AOE 7 ) will be joining them in port.
Government: News of Ferry Came Late
According to the Tribune News Service, Egypt's presidential spokesman said that the owners of the Red Sea ferry that sank last week, causing about 1,000 people to drown…
Wärtsilä to Supply Engines for 'Clean Design'
The new offshore support vessel of Aker ROV 06 design will be equipped with Wärtsilä main engines. Wärtsilä Corporation has been awarded a contract worth about EUR…
Tanker Grounding in Alaska Update
On behalf of the Unified Command, the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) released a Situation Report stating that divers examining the hull of…
NOAA Discusses Budget Request
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) discussed its portion of the FY07 budget request. Among other things, the proposal calls for $5.1 million for critical mapping…
DHS Budget Proposal
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security discussed its portion of the FY07 budget request. Among other things, the proposal calls for $139 million for the Container Security Initiative…
MarAd Issues Proposes Amendment for MSP
The Maritime Administration (MarAd) issued a proposed amendment to regulations governing the pilot program for reimbursement of costs of qualified maintenance and…
Carnival Founder Honored with AAPA Cruise Award
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), the organization representing public ports throughout the Western Hemisphere, announced the selection of Ted Arison (1924–1999)…
Snake Causes LNG Facility Blackout
Just when you think all safety measures are in place, a stray snake enters the picture to muck up the works. A natural gas facility in southern Thailand was brought…
Indonesia, CNOOC Talks End in Deadlock
Early renegotiation of gas selling price with China National Offshore Oil Company (CNOOC) has ended in deadlock as the ceiling price proposed by CNOOC was seen as too low, according to Asian Pulse.
CNO: QDR Vectors Navy to New Skills and Missions
The Defense Department’s recently released Quadrennial Defense Review will “vector” the Navy toward the development of new skills and critical missions. The review…
