Medevac Off Coast of New Jersey
The Coast Guard medevaced a man 60 miles off the coast of Atlantic City, N.J. At 6:44 a.m. the Coast Guard received a call for help from a crewmember of the M/V Acacia, a 536-ft.
USS Cole Repatriation Team Honors DDG 67, Crew
David T. after she was attacked in Aden, Yemen 12 October 2000. The repatriation crew flew a dedicated U.S. flag aboard DDG 67 on Veteran's Day 2000. That flag has…
USMI - Integrated Maritime Auditor (ISM/ISPS) Training
The US Maritime Institute announces the scheduling of its very popular three-day classroom course. It is a combined ISM Code familiarization, ISPS Code familiarization…
Better Dredges Acquires W&S Dredge
Better Dredges, Inc., an affiliate of Dredging Supply Company, Inc., recently acquired W&S Dredge Manufacturer, a Michigan-based manufacturer, to expand its dredge product line.
United States Marine Cuts Ribbon to New Facility
United States Marine, Inc., began the new year with a ribbon cutting ceremony at its new facility in Gulfport, Miss. As a result of the damage inflicted by hurricane…
Robert Allan Deisgns Fireboats for NYC
In July 2005, the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) awarded a contract for the design of their new fast response fireboats to Robert Allan Ltd. of Vancouver, BC.
IMO Release Summary of MSC Session
The IMO issued a News Release summary the results of the recent session of the Maritime Safety Committee. Among other things, it adopted new regulations on Long…
President Bush Awards Presidential Unit Citation to Coast Guard
President George W. Bush officiated at the Commandant’s Change of Command as Admiral Thomas H. Collins retired and Admiral Thad Allen assumed command as the Commandant.
General Dynamics LCS Open Architecture Approach
The General Dynamics Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) team has applied its open architecture and open business model approach to provide the U.S. Navy with the most capable…
Stratos Announces Newly Elected Directors
Stratos Global Corporation announced that Sir Robert Walmsley and Mr. Michael Bayer were elected as new members of the Corporation's Board of Directors at its annual general meeting held May 11, 2006.
Nakilat, Qatargas Ink $2.5b LNG Deal
Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat) and Qatargas-II have signed 25-year timecharter deals to build the world’s largest liquefied natural gas carriers at a cost of $2.5bn.
Keel Laying Ceremonies Held at Dempo Shipbuilding
The keel laying function for a 2000 DWT barge (Yard No 356 & 357) for M/s M Pallonji & Cooperation Pvt Ltd, Mumbai, was held at Dempo Shipbuilding & Engineering Pvt Ltd, Baiguinim, Old Goa.
ROK to Propose Survey on Oil Exploration with Japan
South Korea is to propose to Japan Friday to carry out a joint maritime survey on oil and gas on the continental shelf between them, South Korea's Yonhap News reported.
Ganger Rolf Acquires Cruise Vessel
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Singapore which is 50 percent owned by each of Ganger Rolf ASA and Bonheur ASA, has entered into an agreement with a subsidiary of Star Cruises Ltd.
New CEO at ShipNet
ShipNet named Tormod Haavi as its new Managing Director, succeeding Sven Erik Dølvik. Haavi will assume his new role from July 1, 2006. Haavi was ShipNet’s Commercial Director until the end of 2000.
Integrated Maritime Auditor (ISM/ISPS) Training
This three-day classroom course, which is a combined ISM Code familiarization, ISPS Code familiarization, and internal auditor course will help students develop…
ADCB, GEM sign $100m deal
According to reports, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB ) has granted a loan of $100m to Gulf Energy Maritime (GEM) PJSC, a Product / Chemical tanker Company. The…
LR Secures USCG Authorization
The US Coast Guard (USCG) has authorised Lloyd’s Register to act on its behalf for issuance of the Document of Compliance for US-flagged ships carrying dangerous goods.
Eurofin expands Merlin Tankers
Eurofin, the specialist ship finance adviser, has launched its specialist ship investment fund vehicle, Merlin Tankers Inc. The new company has purchased two 38…
Aalborg Strengthens O&G Position
Aalborg Industries signed a binding agreement to acquire the Australian company Gosfern Pty Ltd. Gosfern's core competence lies within combustion technology and related control and safety systems.
