SOCOTU New Agents for LCL in Tunis
The building of the global LCL network now continues with the opening of LauritzenCool Logistics activities in Tunis. SOCOTU (Societe Commerciale Tunisienne) will…
Senate Panel OKs $517.7b Defense Bill
The Senate Armed Services Committee approved a $517.7b fiscal 2007 defense authorization bill, a 4 percent increase over the amount authorized by Congress last year.
Ferries to Greece Back on Schedule
Louis announced that ferry services to Greece have resumed for the summer season. The cruise ship Princessa Marissa would be offering ferry services to Piraeus and…
Romanian Crew Detained for Months at Fourchon
10 Romanian crew members have been stuck on a docked ship in Port Fourchon for three months while the vessel's owner and operator unhurriedly attempt to fix safety problems.
City, Owners Argue over Drifting Drydocks
High winds set a portion of the dry docks in Chemainus Bay dangerously adrift last week, prompting some finger pointing between the owners and North Cowichan. Three massive dry dock sections…
Sea Containers to Sell Ferries
Sea Containers is planning a comprehensive financial restructuring that would see a debt-for-equity swap follow the sale of its ferry operations later this year.
Risks Concern Louisiana Ports
Port Fourchon may be a tiny spot on the Louisiana coast, but it looms large as a place that could harm the nation's energy supply for weeks or months, the Louisiana Ledger reported.
House Passes Port Security Legislation
The House of Representatives passed legislation today that would tighten security at U.S. seaports, requiring more ``dirty'' and nuclear bomb detectors and background checks on dockside workers.
Blanco Vetoes Proposed LNG Project
Gov. Kathleen Blanco late on May 5 vetoed a proposed offshore natural gas port over concerns that fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico could be harmed. Blanco had until…
Cause of Ferry Crash Unknown
The cause of the May 6 ferry crash at Pier 43 in San Francisco, which injured nine people, will not be known for at least several days, a spokesman for the U.S. Coast Guard said.
Iraq a Gulf Shipping Concern
Iraq has become a key concern for Gulf shippers, the Middle East Newsline reported. Industry sources said maritime security marked a major element in Iraqi reconstruction.
USCG, Canadian Coast Guard Sign Agreement to Improve Border Security
The Coast Guard and Canadian coast guard signed an agreement in Seattle to improve radar and video surveillance in Cooperative Vessel Traffic Management System waters on the international border.
Burger Boat Launches its Largest Yacht
Burger Boat shipyard launched the m, Mirgab V on Saturday. The tri-deck yacht, christened at the Manitowoc River, was constructed for Mohammed Alshaya, a Kuwaiti…
Maersk Exec says Ports need to Prepare for Flood of Cargo
According to a report in the Virginian Pilot, the North American head of shipping conglomerate A.P. Moller-Maersk Group called for increased investment in U.S. ports…
No Injuries in Britain Cruise Ship Fire
According to reports a fire broke out in the engine room of the Calypso and was put out by the crew in about three hours on Saturday. Authorities say no one was…
Bonhomme Richard Certifies Well Deck Operations
The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) was certified for well deck operations April 26, following two days of ship-to-shore maneuvers…
Contracts Awarded
Lockheed Martin Corp. Maritime Systems and Sensors of Manassas won a $6.7m contract from the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command for the design and development…
Moonen Shipyards Launches Megayacht
The Moonen Shipyards has launched the 290-ton Explorer 114 My Issue. Built for repeat clients, the first of the new Moonen Explorer Series, is a unique long-range…
