BAE Wins Research Program
BAE Systems’ CORDA (Centre for Operational Research & Defense Analysis), has won a new contract from the MoD to lead a research program into maritime defense equipment capability.
Lockheed Martin Awarded $17m Contract
and integration services in support of the U.S. Warfare Federated Tactical Systems (SWFTS). technical products integrated into submarine combat systems. for all in-service U.S.
More shipboard Gantry Cranes from KCI Konecranes to Japan
Konecranes. two 55.000 DWT vessels ordered by Singaporean shipowner Masterbulk Pte. Ltd. unit, depending on size and capacity. quarter of 2006. of bulk carriers…
PetroCom Launches VSAT System
PetroCom’s new Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) satellite communication system is structured around private communication networks. Built with the newest technologies and equipment…
Vietnam Set to Build Tanker
In July 2006, the Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (Vinashin) will set about construction of the first oil tanker for Vietnam’s oil and gas industry. The tanker…
Conrad Announce Contract Modification
Conrad Industries, Inc. has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Philadelphia for the issuance of a modification for $4.3m to increase the contract…
New Mexico Native to Command Namesake Submarine
A native of New Mexico is set become the first commanding officer of his state's namesake submarine, PCU New Mexico (SSN 779). Cmdr. Robert Dain detached March 24…
Series of 30m Tugs From Far East Shipyards
In an efficient near-assembly-line process at Far East Shipyard in Sibu a series of 29-meter tugs are being built and delivered to an Indonesian owner, Pte. Arpeni Pratama Ocean Line Tbk..
Shin Yang Builds Tanker/Landing Craft
At the end of March Shin Yang Shipping took delivery of an interesting new combination tanker and landing barge. Built at the company’s own yard to a design by Singapore’s…
MAN B&W Diesel to Power LNG Ships
confirmed orders for six Q-max LNG carriers. engines. carriers, each able to transport 265,000 cu. m. of LNG. operation of boil off gas to the cargo tanks. the Doosan Engine Co. Ltd. (Korea).
Aker Yards Delivers Big Cruise Ferry
On 18 April 2006, the cruise ferry "Galaxy" was delivered for Tallink from Aker Yards shipyard in Rauma. The contract worth 165 million Euro was signed in October 2004.
VT Shipbuilding Delivers HMS Daring Foremast
VT Shipbuilding completed its construction work on the Royal Navy’s first-of-class Type 45 destroyer HMS Daring with delivery of the foremast to BAE Systems Naval Ships in Glasgow.
Vietnam to Build Four Tugs
A company of Vietnam's Defence Ministry and a Dutch industrial group on April 15 signed a 16 million-Eur contract to build four tug-ships, capacity of 5,000 HP each, for Europe.
Japanese, Philippine Ships Collide
A Japanese freighter and a Philippine container ship collided off Tokyo Bay on Thursday, causing the container ship to sink and forcing the evacuation of its crew, the Japan Coast Guard said.
Louisiana Launches Investment Initiative
Louisiana Economic Development (LED) has launched an integrated marketing campaign designed to focus business leaders around the globe on the unprecedented opportunity for investment in Louisiana.
MAN B&W Capitalizes Offshore
MAN B&W Diesel has positioned itself on the offshore market, having sold more than 80 engines to the sector so far this year. The leading supplier of large-bore…
LED Provides Guide to Gulf Opportunity Zone Incentives
Released this week, through the lead sponsorship of Louisiana Economic Development (LED), is a compact and comprehensive business guide to federal and state incentives…
VT Group Named Preferred Bidder for Oman Ship Contract
VT Group (VT), the Support Services and Shipbuilding Company, has been selected as the preferred bidder to enter the next round of discussions for the supply of…
Radio Holland to Market Netwave VDR
Radio Holland Netherlands has formalized a co-operation with Netwave, manufacturer of a new generation of ultra compact Voyage Data Recorders, by signing an official distribution agreement.
W&O Supply Partners with Atlantic Marine
W&O Supply, a supplier of marine valves, pipe, fittings and valve automation services, signed a Master Commodity Agreement with the Atlantic Marine Holding Company and its subsidiaries.
