Danaos to Acquire Three Containerships
EDanaos Corporation announced that it has signed contracts to acquire three 4,814 TEU vessels from A.P. Moller-Maersk Group. These vessels, the MC Kinney Maersk…
USCG Vessel Security Program Upheld
The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has upheld the US Coast Guard vessel security program. Plaintiffs, who were passengers on a ferry on Lake Champlain…
Horizon Lines Takes Delivery of First of Five
Horizon Lines, Inc. took delivery of its first new containership, the Horizon Hunter from the Hyundai Mipo shipyard in South Korea. The Horizon Hunter is the first of five new…
Maersk and Teekay Establish Swift Tankers
A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S and Teekay Shipping Corporation announced an agreement to form Swift Tankers, a Pool of Intermediate Product Tankers. The management company…
Crowley’s Menard Promoted to VP of Risk Management
William Pennella, vice chairman and executive vice president of Crowley Maritime Corporation, announced today that Dwight Menard has been promoted to vice president of risk management effective Dec.
Horizon Lines Extends Maersk Agreements
Shipping and logistics company Horizon Lines Inc. said Monday it renewed and extended commercial and operating agreements with Denmark's AP Moller Maersk Group through 2010.
Vinashin to Build 8 Vessels for Hoegh Autoliner
The Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Group (Vinashin) will build eight car-carrying vessels for Hoegh Autoliner of Norway under a $536 million contract signed in Hanoi on Dec.
Cargo Ship Sinks in Huangpu River
A 15,000-ton cargo ship sank on Saturday while trying to berth in the Huangpu River near Nanpu Bridge in Shanghai. Attempts will be made to salvage the Yin Chu this…
Wärtsilä Land & Sea Academy Training Center Opens in India
Wärtsilä opened a Wärtsilä Land & Sea Academy (WLSA) training center at its existing technology school in Khopoli, India. This is the fourth WLSA regional centre…
OSG Acquires Maritrans
Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) and Maritrans Inc. announced that OSG has completed the acquisition of Maritrans Inc., a U.S. Flag crude oil and petroleum product…
New Barge Builder Opens in Texas
SeaBuilders, LLC said it is accepting orders for the first quarter of 2008 to construct 30,000 barrel and 60,000 barrel oil barges. The company also announced that…
MMHE Develops as Deepwater Center
MALAYSIA Marine and Heavy Engineering Sdn Bhd’s (MMHE) recent commission to construct a semisubmersible vessel for the Gemusut deepwater facility will equip the…
Vinashin to Build for Norway
The Viet Nam Shipbuilding Industry Group (Vinashin) signed a contract to supply eight car carriers to Norway’s Hoegh Auto liners, according to a report on http://vietnamnews.vnagency.com.vn.
Cargo Ship Sinks
A 15,000-ton cargo ship reportedly sank on Saturday while trying to berth in the Huangpu River near Nanpu Bridge in Shanghai, according to a report on www.shanghaidaily.com.
Liberia Launches Offshore Exam, Training Initiative
The Liberian Registry has launched a new examination and training standards initiative for the offshore industry which will help develop new business training models…
Coast Guard Suspends Converted Patrol Boat Operations
The U.S. Coast Guard suspended normal operations of eight converted 123-foot patrol boats assigned to Coast Guard Sector Key West, Fla., due to additional structural…
