RasGas LNG Fleet Grows
RasGas has expanded its LNG fleet with the recent launch of two vessels at Daewoo’s shipbuilding yard in South Korea, GulfTimes reports. With the addition of Al Marrouna and Al Areesh…
Ferry Crew Rescues Three
A crew from the Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Steamboat Co. rescued three people who were clinging to their capsized boat and shaking in the 59-degree water. The…
Maine Maritime to Hold Celebration of Achievement
CASTINE, Maine – Maine Maritime Academy will honor its best and brightest at a ceremony to be held on the college campus in early November. The college will formally…
McAllister to Tow Intrepid
On Monday November 6th, McAllister Towing will move the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid from her home on the Hudson River at Pier 86 to Bayonne, NJ. The task of moving the massive 920 ft.
Sperry Marine to Supply S-VDRs for Teekay Vessels
Northrop Grumman Corporation has been selected to supply simplified voyage data recorders (S-VDR) for 59 Teekay Shipping vessels. Northrop Grumman’s Sperry Marine…
RI Firm Awarded Aicraft Carrier Support Contract
The Lightship Group, LLC (ASK Services) a Marine and Industrial Support firm located in Wickford, RI has recently been awarded a Navy Contract for Machinery Condition…
Aker Yards to build Four for Farstad
Aker Yards has entered into a contract with Farstad Shipping ASA for building of four AHTS Vessels with a value of approx $321m. The vessels to be built are 87.4…
Aker to Build four AHTS for Farstad
Aker Yards has entered into a contract with Farstad Shipping ASA for building of four AHTS Vessels with a value of approx $313.9m. The vessels to be built are 87.4…
Crew Rescued from Russian Ship
According to AP, Salvage teams have rescued 11 crew members from a Russian cargo ship that sank in stormy conditions in the Sea of Japan, while six others were still missing, officials said Wednesday.
Kleven to Build Six for Siem Offshore
Norway’s Kleven Maritime won a $477m contract to build six ships for Siem Offshore. The shipyards will deliver six, 292-ft. (91m) long anchor handling tugboats during 2009 and 2010…
Aker Releases 3Q Results
Aker Yards ASA reported an EBITDA of NOK 304 million for the third quarter of 2006, an increase of 7.8 percent compared with the third quarter of 2005. Challenges…
Kirby Reports Record 3Q
Kirby Corporation announced record net earnings for the third quarter ended of $25.6m or $.48 per share, compared with $17.2m or $.34 per share, for the third quarter of 2005.
DHS Awards $113min Port Security Deals
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Domestic Nuclear Detection Office on awarded $113m in contracts to five companies for human portable radiation detection…
MarAd Issues Notice onLNG DWP Application
The Maritime Administration (MarAd) issued a notice stating that the final environmental impact statement for the Northeast Gateway Energy Bridge liquefied natural…
Germanischer Lloyd Inaugurates Office Facilities in Dalian
With an open day and a ceremonial dinner Germanischer Lloyd has opened its new office facilities in Dalian last week. More than 150 representatives of new building and repair shipyards…
Boxship Body for Rensen Shipbuilding Launched
On October 26, 2006 the Astrakhan-based Lotos Shipyard incorporated into the group of companies Maritime, Oil and Gas Projects launched the hull of the river-going boxship of Marina" type.
Telenor Satellite Services to be Acquired
On October 25, 2006, Telenor entered into a definitive agreement with Apax Partners France for the sale of Telenor Satellite Services (TSS) to funds managed by Apax Partners for $400 million.
Telenor to be Acquired by Apax
Telenor entered into a definitive agreement with Apax Partners France for the sale of Telenor Satellite Services (TSS) to funds managed by Apax Partners for a cash consideration of $400m.
GL Opens Dalian Office
Pictured is Mr. congratulated Germanischer Lloyd Dalian on the occasion. Purpose Vessels. With an open day and a ceremonial dinner Germanischer Lloyd has opened…
