Ships Abandoned at UAE Ports
The Khaleej Times reported that at least two ships are currently being abandoned at UAE ports, with some 16 seamen of Asian and Middle Eastern origin being left…
Stratos Announces 4Q Results
Stratos Global Corp. announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2005. The Corporation reported net earnings in 2005 of $5.4 million…
Safmarine Enhances Reefer Technology
Ship owner and operator Safmarine’s new and improved reefer (refrigerated cargo) technology is providing transport solutions for produce previously considered to be unsuitable for shipment by sea.
Seabulk Pride Leaves Bay
The Seabulk Pride, a tanker that was anchored in Kachemak Bay last week after it ran aground, departed Kachemak Bay about 9:30 p.m. Feb. 9. The 600-foot double-hull…
Port, Chouest Pretrial Hearing Set
Attorneys in a dispute between the Port of Galveston and a Louisiana offshore industry company will meet Feb. 22 to set the stage for trial. In February 2005, the…
Norway Govt Approves Tyrihans Project
Statoil ASA said the Norwegian Parliament has approved the development plan for the Tyrihans offshore oil and gas field. The $2.1 million project will see production begin in 2009…
Offshore Lease Threat Leads to Uncertainty
Gov. Kathleen Blanco's threat to block oil and gas leases off the Louisiana coast until the state gets a larger share of the revenue to restore its coast has gotten the attention of Washington…
Bill Allowing Offshore Drilling Introduced in Congress
An effort to open Virginia's coast to offshore drilling gained new momentum in Congress when Virginia's senators introduced legislation giving states the option to drill for natural gas.
Fla. Senators Fight Drilling Plan
Citing environmental concerns, Florida senators sought to scale back oil and gas drilling plans for a part of the Gulf of Mexico, hoping to push development farther from the state's coast…
Crowley to Build 400 x 105 ft. Deck Barges
Crowley has awarded a two-barge construction contract to Gunderson Marine of Portland, Oregon, with the first vessel to be available for service in early 2007. The…
Mukilteo, Washington – Multimodal Ferry Terminal
The Federal Transit Administration issued a Notice stating that it intends to prepare an environmental impact statement for the proposed development of a multimodal ferry terminal in Mukilteo…
Hearing on Coast Guard Programs Impacting Maritime Border Security
The Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity of the House Committee on Homeland Security conducted a hearing on Coast Guard…
Divided Damages Following Collision
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld the equal division of damages in a collision case where both vessels were at fault. In the instant case, an…
SECNAV Visits USS Iwo Jima
Secretary of the Navy Donald Winter arrived aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Feb. 15, to meet and speak with Sailors during his first visit…
West Asia Maritime Signs $33.5M Deal with Mitsui
West Asia Maritime Limited (WAM) has signed an MoU of $33.52M deal with Mitsui & Co, Japan for taking a IHIMU, Japan built geared 56,120 DWT Bulk Carrier under Bareboat Charter with purchase option.
BIW's Top Navy Officer Relieved of Duty
The top Navy officer in Bath who oversees destroyer construction at Bath Iron Works has been permanently relieved of his duties following an official inquiry. Capt.
Details of Cunard Queen Victoria Released
6,000 books. From the outside, it will feature its distinctive black and red livery. persona. rooms, another Cunard exclusive. history.
Celebrity Cruises Orders New Ship
its option to order a second 118,000 gross-registered-ton ship. the first ship planned for Fall 2008 and the second ship in Summer 2009. Celebrity also announced names of both new ships.
Hornbeck Offshore Denies Oil Spill Responsibility
Confirming a press report in a trade publication earlier, Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. announced that the Company was not responsible for the oil spill that…
Panama Canal Christens Drill Barge Baru
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) held the christening ceremony of its new drill barge "Barú," named after Panama's only volcano. Entirely manufactured by Panamanians…
