Aker Arctic to Design Drillship Enhancements
Frontier Drilling USA Inc, Houston, has engaged Aker Arctic of Helsinki, Finland to proceed with the initial design and conceptual development of the modification…
IMO Presents Ballast Water Documentary
Tiny alien invaders transported in ballast water star as the villains in a new documentary film on harmful organisms in ships’ ballast water launched on March 23 by IMO…
Aker Yards Contracted for Eight AHTSV
Aker Yards has entered into a contract with AP. Moller - Maersk AS, for the building of eight Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessels (AHTS). The contract also includes…
PMI's Ton Mate Program to Begin in May
Gregg Trunnell, Director of the Pacific Maritime Institute (PMI), announced that their U.S. Coast Guard approved 500/1600 Ton Mate Program is scheduled to begin on May 30, 2006.
BAE and VT in Babcock Talks
According to reports, BAE Systems and VT, revealed that they were considering a joint bid for Babcock, the support services and shipbuilding group, in a move that…
Coast Guard Cutter Enters Service
Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire is welcomed aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Terrapin by its crew in Bellingham, Wash., after the Terrapin officially entered service. During the ceremony Gov.
Ship Manager and Chief Engineer Plead Guilty
The U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey have stated that a ship management company and the chief engineer on one of its ships pleaded guilty with regard…
More Ships to Leave Ghost Fleet
Two more ships are leaving the James River, headed for disposal facilities in Virginia and Maryland, in what has become a regular occurrence since the Bush Administration…
Northrop Grumman Names Kastner VP
Corporation has named Christopher D. Kastner as vice president, contracts and risk management for the company's Ship Systems sector. acquisitions and divestitures.
Aker to Build AHTS for Maersk
Aker Yards has entered into a contract with AP. Moller - Maersk AS, for the building of eight Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessels (AHTS). The contract also includes…
AAPA: Congress Must Enhance Security, Promote Int'l Trade
Representatives of public seaports in the United States this week urged Congress to pass legislation that enhances port security without punishing international…
NTSB to Assist in Cruise Ship Fire Investigation
The National Transportation Safety Board has sent an investigator to Jamaica to assist in the investigation of today's fire on board the Bermuda registered cruise ship Star Princess.
One Dead, 11 Injured in Cruise Ship Fire
On March 23, as Star Princess was en route from Grand Cayman to Montego Bay, a fire broke out in the passenger accommodations, and spread to adjacent cabins. Passengers…
Keppel Wins Contract from SeaDrill
Keppel FELS Ltd has secured a $132 million contract from a wholly-owned special purpose company of SeaDrill Limited for a KFELS B class jackup rig. Delivery of this…
Naval Vessel Damaged in Palau
The Navy on March 22 dispatched a Lafayette-class frigate and two tugboats to escort s warship back to Kaohsiung, after it was damaged in Palau when carrying out a naval friendship tour.
Passengers, Crew Safe after Ferry Sinking
On March 22, off B.C.'s north coast, rescuers plucked dozens of people from lifeboats after The Queen of the North, sailing south on a 450-kilometer overnight trip…
Italian Cruise Line Plans Expansion
MSC Cruises announced its plans to expand its seven-ship fleet by adding a new vessel every year through 2009, and to kick off its "Beautiful. Passionate. Italian."…
Chambal, Hyundai Sign Shipbuilding Contract
Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd. has signed a shipbuilding contract with South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries Company Ltd. The contracts are for two Aframax tankers.
Attica to Sell Vessels to AS Tallink
Attica Holdings S.A. announces that it has contracted to sell to AS Tallink Grupp its ice-class Ro-Pax vessels Superfast VII, Superfast VIII and Superfast IX for…
MacAndrews Upgrades Indian Ocean Service
MacAndrews has upgraded the existing tonnage on its Swahili Express Service, which provides a regular container service between the Indian sub-continent, the Middle East/Gulf and East Africa…
