Contracts Bring Work to Mobile Yards
According to reports, two Mobile, Ala., shipyards have landed new contracts, one to retrofit a container vessel to ship vehicles to Hawaii, and the other to build an aluminum work boat for the U.S.
Stena Performance Christened
Klas Eskilsson, head of Stena Bulk welcomed Hans Noren, President of Concordia Maritime, Kim Ullman, Executive Vice President and COO of Stena Bulk, along with…
Northrop Grumman Secures Contract MCCIS Stabilization
Northrop Grumman Corporation has secured a new contract with the NATO C3 Agency (NC3A) to provide software support services for the Maritime Command and Control Information System (MCCIS) program.
Corso Named Deputy Assistant Administrator for Ocean Service
William Corso has been appointed as the new deputy assistant administrator for NOAA's National Ocean Service. Corso will officially assume his duties on November 20.
R&R Begins Building Modules for Harrah's
R&R Marine Fabrication and Drydock has begun construction of two specialty hull modules for Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. Arthur, Texas facility. renovation and expansion…
Aker to Build Four for Stolt-Nielsen
Aker Yards ASA was awarded a $350m contract to build four ships for the Stolt-Nielsen Transportation Group BV of Rotterdam. Europe's largest shipbuilder said the…
Exxon Mobil Plans to Drill Wells in Indonesia
Exxon Mobil plans to drill three exploratory wells in an Indonesian offshore oil block over the next three years, a company official said on Wednesday. Exxon Mobil…
Petrobas Confirms Oil Well Discovery
Brazil's state-owned Petrobras confirmed the discovery of a significant amount of light oil in the Santos Basin. The confirmation was made after the company conducted…
Kazakhstan Forges Ahead with Offshore Projects
Kazakhstan wants to forge ahead with developing new oil and gas fields in its sector of the Caspian Sea and hopes to wrap up a string of deals with foreign partners next year…
Wärtsilä and MAN Diesel Propose Cooperative Research Project
MAN Diesel and Wärtsilä Corporation have agreed to propose a large scale Cooperative Research Project - Hercules-B. The target is to maximize fuel efficiency in parallel to emissions reduction.
Navy to Christen Aircraft Carrier
The completion of the last of 162 super lift evolutions scheduled during the construction of the tenth and last Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).
Trinity Yachts Delivers the 157 ft. Tri-Deck
Trinity Yachts has delivered the 157 ft. (47.9m) tri-deck motoryacht Lady Linda. After completing her sea trials, the Lady Linda, with its deep blue hull and white superstructure…
OMSA Applauds SAFE Port Act
The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) applauds Congress for its passage of the Security and Accountability for Every (SAFE) Port Act. The legislation contains…
ACL to Offer Coast Guard-Approved Training Program
American Commercial Lines Inc. (ACL) announced that it will offer the nation's first Inland River Pre-License Steersman training program in partnership with Northeast Maritime Institute of Fairhaven…
Incat Delivers Milenium Tres
Incat recently delivered a new 321-ft. (98 m) wave piercing catamaran to one of Spain’s largest shipping companies, Acciona Trasmediterránea. Milenium Tres is the…
Odyssea Marine Acquires Vessels from AMT Marine
Odyssea Marine, Inc. has purchased five offshore supply vessels from AMT Marine, Inc. based in Larose, La. The five vessels range in length from 150 ft. to 200 ft.…
McQuilling Services Expands Focus
McQuilling Services announced that is expanding its emphasis on South American business opportunities as part of its overall strategy of providing commercial advisory…
SSY Establishes Finance Division
The partners of SSY announced the formation of SSY Capital LLC to serve global shipowners in the capital markets. The new unit will be led by Tom Kane, a leading…
Anke Joins Hamburg Liaison Office in Shanghai
Lars Anke will head the Hamburg Liaison Office Shanghai. The 28-year-old sinologist, historian and political scientist brings experience within his activities for…
Indian Coast Guard Launches New Patrol Vessel
The Indian Coast Guard has launched a new patrol vessel named after Meera Ben, a foreigner who voluntarily adopted a life dedicated to Gandhian values. The vessel…
