SeaMobile Buys MTN for $168m
According to reports, SeaMobile, a Seattle company that provides cellular and wireless service on cruise and cargo ships, acquired a Florida-based competitor, Maritime Telecommunications Network.
Chemoil Introduces Low Sulphur Barge to Rotterdam Market
Rotterdam low sulphur bunker market. The company has introduced a dedicated barge for deliveries of this product line. The barge, the Ravel, is already in service and is making deliveries.
Seamobile Acquires MTN
SeaMobile, Inc. has acquired Maritime Telecommunications Network, Inc. (MTN), a provider of satellite-based broadband communications and networking services for the maritime industry.
M Ship Co. Announces Navy Contract
M Ship Co recently announced the U.S. Navy's Office of Naval Research has awarded the firm a $750,000 contract, including options, to validate the potential of the innovative M-hull technology.
Ship Company Leaves Philadelphia
A Norfolk, Va.-based ship repair company, which once promised enterprise and hundreds of jobs for Chester and Philadelphia, will close the last of its Philadelphia operations in July.
S.F. Ferry Crash Investigation Still Underway
The U.S. Coast Guard investigation into a ferry crash at San Francisco's Pier 43 on May 6 is still continuing. A Baylink ferry bound for Vallejo crashed into Pier 43 shortly before 4:30 p.m.
Singapore Navy Launches Stealth Frigate
The Republic of Singapore Navy ( RSN) launched its sixth stealth frigate, RSS Supreme, at the Singapore Technologies Marine shipyard on May 9. According to a statement…
Smit Internationale N.V. Share Split
During the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, Smit Internationale N.V. announced that it plans to proceed with the splitting of its ordinary shares. The split…
BOURBON Releases 1Q Results
BOURBON's first quarter 2006 revenues totaled $219m, an increase of 21.5% compared with the same period in 2005 (14.7 % at constant exchange rates). In its Offshore Division…
Bush Supports Congress’ Drilling Plan
President George W. Bush on recently said he was open to pending proposals in Congress to expand oil and natural gas leasing in federal waters provided it was at least 100 miles offshore.
ConocoPhillips Set on LNG Pans
According to The Daily Advertiser, ConocoPhillips has no intentions of altering its plans to build an open-loop liquefied natural gas terminal off the southwest…
Order Placed with China for Tankers
Petroleos de Venezuela SA said it will buy 18 oil tankers from China for $1.3b as South America's largest oil firm seeks to boost exports to Asia. Orders for the…
Canada – Recommendations re Queen of Surrey Fire
Transport Canada issued stated that it is committed to reviewing international marine regulations and standards for fixed fire-extinguishing systems as recommended…
FMC – Complaint Allowed Following Successful Arbitration
Vacating the dismissal order issued by an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) ruled that a complainant should be allowed an opportunity…
Manitowoc Reaches Agreement On Options for Lighterage System
Company, Inc. with the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Department of the U.S. on options for the Improved Navy Lighterage System (INLS). unit was delivered in the third quarter of 2005.
Radio Holland Group Now Officially Part of Imtech N.V.
Radio Holland Group B.V. and Imtech N.V. (technical services provider in Europe) announce that the intended acquisition of Radio Holland Group, international specialist…
Marinette Marine Wins Navy Deal
One, Coronado, Calif. Island Command, Jacksonville, Fla. manufacturing 300 powered and non-powered modules. detailed design drawings will be utilized for full rate production. $170,379,551.
Concordia Orders 2 Tankers
P-MAX-series. Estimated time for delivery is the 4th quarter 2009.
