Germanischer Lloyd Publishes New IMO Pilot
The new IMO Pilot 2006 with an overview on the current legislation of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is now available. ”Company and registered owner…
Aker Kvaerner Awarded Contract
Aker Kvaerner has been awarded a contract with Discoverer Invest Ltd in Singapore for delivery of drilling systems and equipment to a Frigstad D90 ultra deepwater semi-submersible drilling rig.
More Ships to Leave James River 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…
Euronav Orders Two VLCCs
Euronav nv signed a contract with Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. hull 318,000 dwt Very Large Crude Carriers to be delivered in the first quarter of 2009. construction…
Raytheon Wins NOAA Contract
Observing System (IOOS). partners, and nearly 60 countries. Aurora, Colo., Pasadena, Calif., and Reston, Va., sites.
USS Tucson Deploys to Western Pacific
The nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Tucson (SSN 770) departed on a Western Pacific deployment from its homeport of Pearl Harbor March 21. According to Cmdr.
MacAndrews Brings New Ship to 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…
Delta Queen Celebrates Return of American Queen
2007 with several advance purchase offers. 2007. the South. great city is known," said Bruce Nierenberg, president of Delta Queen. passengers to explore the history…
SeaDrill to Build Jack-Up Rig with Keppel FELS
SeaDrill Limited has declared its option to build a fourth jack-up rig with Keppel FELS Ltd in Singapore. The rig will be of the KFELS B Class design, capable of…
Singtel Launches Integrated Maritime VSAT Service
Singtel has announced that it has launched its Maritime VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminals) service which will enable the maritime community to use high-speed two…
Sperry Marine Wins $40m Navy Deal
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Sperry Marine, Charlottesville, Va., is being awarded a $40,305,984 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, cost-plus-fixed-fee…
McAllister FiFi 1 Tractor Tugs Respond to Emergency
On March 15, two restaurants, the historic Bowen’s Inn and the Lighthouse Inn caught fire on Solomon’s Island in Calvert County Maryland. The Solomon’s Volunteer…
USS Howard W. Gilmore to be Scrapped
The USS Howard W. Gilmore will be the 50th ship to leave the James River Reserve Fleet to be scrapped. The ship's departure was delayed Wednesday, because of high winds and choppy water.
PGS to Build New Supply Vessel at Aker Yards
Petroleum Geo-Services ASA (PGS) has announced that it has signed an agreement of main commercial terms to build a new third generation Ramform vessel at Aker Yards, Langsten, to be delivered in 2008.
Another Ship to Join MSC Fleet
MSC Cruises has signed a contract ordering one ship and taking out an option for another. The confirmed buy is the fifth ship order for the line. The cruise line…
BAE Systems Launches Talisman Autonomous Underwater System
BAE Systems launched its new autonomous unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) Talisman at Oceanology International 2006. The Talisman System, developed by BAE Systems in the UK…
Attica Holdings Sells 3 Vessels
According to reports, Attica Holdings announced that, on March 21, 2006, it has contracted to sell to AS Tallink Grupp its ice-class Ro-Pax vessels Superfast VII…
B+H Ocean Carriers Announces Vessel Acquisitions
B+H Ocean Carriers Ltd. Has acquired a 1993-built, 83,000 DWT Combination Carrier to be renamed MV SAKONNET for $36.4 million. The purchase, made effective as of January 15…
Northrop Grumman Establishes Asia-Pacific Distribution Center
Northrop Grumman Corporation has expanded its commercial marine operations in Singapore with the creation of an Asia-Pacific Distribution Center for its Sperry Marine business unit…
Cutter Commissioning Ceremony Slated for Thursday
The Coast Guard Cutter Terrapin will officially enter the Coast Guard fleet during a commissioning ceremony to be held Thursday in Bellingham, Wash., at Fairhaven Moorings.
