New Quickstick Remote for AP50 Autopilot
Simrad Yachting announced the availability of the new QuickStick (QS50). This new joystick device combines fingertip control with advanced auto steering features for commercial fishing boats…
New Compact AC drive
The AC drive manufacturer Vacon launched a new compact, efficient Vacon NXL. The standard unit fulfills the EMC requirements of industrial, public and residential environments.
Carnival, Pilots Disagree on Ships' Volumes
Carnival Corp. filed suit against the Virginia Pilot Association this week, seeking to recoup about $350,000 in what it says are overcharges by the pilots, which…
LNG Projects Clear FERC Review
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) staff recently said two proposed liquefied natural gas import terminals on the Mississippi coast would not significantly harm the environment…
Tug Catches Fire
According to reports, Pacific Reliance, a tug owned by Crowley Towing, was pushing a barge on the Hudson River when it experienced an engine compartment fire. The ATB had a load of 51…
Sumatec Buys Two Tankers
Sumatec Resources Bhd has ordered two units of 8,000 dwt double-hull product oil tanker from a Chinese shipyard for $11.6 million each. In a statement to Bursa Malaysia on May 22…
Double Hull Tankers Announces Results
Double Hull Tankers, Inc. announced results for the period from January 1 to March 31, 2006. Total revenues for this period were $24.2 million and net income was $11.7 million…
Wave Damages Ferry
Brittany Ferries was forced to divert its flagship vessel to a port in northern France last night after it was hit by a freak wave that smashed a cabin window and flooded several cabins.
Strike Idles Ferries
Norwegian commuters sat in bigger traffic jams than usual on Monday, after a nationwide ferry strike halted service on routes that usually carry thousands of passengers.
Funding Approved for China LNG Project
Newbridge Capital LLC, one of Asia's largest private equity funds, has signed an agreement to invest up to $200m in Xinjiang Guanghui's Liquefied Natural Gas project…
Kursiu Linija Joins Forces with Eimskip
Kursiu Linija has sold a fifty percent share of its equity to Icelandic transport company Eimskip. The deal gives Kursiu Linija resources to continue its growth…
Alion Acquires Micro Analysis & Design
Alion Science and Technology, a technology solutions provider for government and industry, has acquired Boulder, Col., - based Micro Analysis & Design (MA&D), provider of human factors engineering…
J. Ray McDermott Selects Proliance Software
programs and facilities, announced that J. Ray McDermott (J. Ray) has selected Proliance software for global project management. support standardization across multiple regions. requirements.
Trico Marine Names New Senior VP
Trico Marine Services, Inc. announces the appointment of Larry D. Francois as Senior Vice President of Operations. Prior to joining Trico, Francois served as President of Seabulk Offshore…
Navy's Newest Naval Coastal Warfare Squadron Commissioned
A commissioning ceremony was held May 20 for Naval Coastal Warfare Squadron (NCWRON) 4 at Hospital Point Park at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Va. The pennant…
MSD 71 Supports Maritime Security Operations
Forward deployed Sailors attached to Mobile Security Detachment (MSD) 71 are currently deployed to Iraq’s two critical oil platforms, the Al Basrah (ABOT) and Khawr Al Amaya (KAAOT) oil terminals…
Manitowoc Awarded Navy Contract
According to reports, Manitowoc Co. signed a contract worth $360m with the Navy to build a new system designed to move equipment between ships and the shore. The…
IMO Makes Progress on Goal Based Standards
The 81st session of the IMO's Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 81), which was held this week, has agreed and continued its work in developing Goal Based New Construction…
Korean Shipbuilders Eye the Future
The Korea’s shipping industry, the world largest, is preparing itself for the future. The domestic shipping industry has been sweeping the first seven places across…
Stena Vision Repair Prolonged
Arlington Tankers Ltd. Management Ltd. due to an engine maintenance program. for several months. charter to Concordia Maritime AB (Concordia) of Sweden until November 2009.
