Order Placed with China for Tankers
Petroleos de Venezuela SA said it will buy 18 oil tankers from China for $1.3b as South America's largest oil firm seeks to boost exports to Asia. Orders for the…
Canada – Recommendations re Queen of Surrey Fire
Transport Canada issued stated that it is committed to reviewing international marine regulations and standards for fixed fire-extinguishing systems as recommended…
FMC – Complaint Allowed Following Successful Arbitration
Vacating the dismissal order issued by an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) ruled that a complainant should be allowed an opportunity…
Manitowoc Reaches Agreement On Options for Lighterage System
Company, Inc. with the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Department of the U.S. on options for the Improved Navy Lighterage System (INLS). unit was delivered in the third quarter of 2005.
Radio Holland Group Now Officially Part of Imtech N.V.
Radio Holland Group B.V. and Imtech N.V. (technical services provider in Europe) announce that the intended acquisition of Radio Holland Group, international specialist…
Marinette Marine Wins Navy Deal
One, Coronado, Calif. Island Command, Jacksonville, Fla. manufacturing 300 powered and non-powered modules. detailed design drawings will be utilized for full rate production. $170,379,551.
Concordia Orders 2 Tankers
P-MAX-series. Estimated time for delivery is the 4th quarter 2009.
Maritime Rescue, Piracy Top Agenda
The commissioning of a regional maritime rescue co-ordination centre as well as meetings with the Presidents of both Kenya and Tanzania were among highlights of…
Vessel Tracking on IMO Agenda
IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) is scheduled to take place on May 10 through May 19. Long-range identification and tracking of ships on agenda. MSC will discuss…
Aker Yards to Build More PSV's for Nordcapital
Nordcapital Holding GmbH & Cie. KG in Hamburg, Germany for the building of two Platform Supply Vessels. The Contract value is approximately $47m. Delivery is scheduled for summer and autumn 2008.
APL Introduces New Pacific China Express Service
International container shipping carrier APL, has introduced to customers in the Greater China market its new Pacific China Express (PCX) service commencing early May 2006.
Damaged Ferry Heads To Navy Yard
A passenger ferry that crashed into a pier at bustling Fisherman's Wharf on May 6 headed for U.S. Navy shipyard on May 7, as investigators look into what caused the accident.
Shipyard to Close Facilities in Philadelphia
Metro Machine Corp., a Norfolk, Va., company that came here a dozen years ago with dreams of building a radically new type of tanker ship, is shutting down its Philadelphia operations.
Rodriquez Yachts to Design Vessels in the U.S.
Rodriquez Yachts announced an exclusive agreement that will bring Rodriquez's luxury designs to the United States for the first time. According BRB Yachts, Miami's…
Stratos Announces 1Q Financial Results
Stratos Global Corp. announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31. Its first quarter results were negatively impacted by non-cash, after-tax write-offs of approximately $23.3m…
Shipbuilding Merger May Cut Jobs
Britain’s three big shipbuilding and defense groups have held exploratory talks about creating a new company or alliance in a move that would put thousands of Scottish shipbuilding jobs under threat.
Australian Rigs Feared as Terrorist Targets
Australia’s $14.6b North-West Shelf project remains vulnerable to terrorist attack, with "gaping holes" in its security, the Courier Mail reported. The use of small…
L&M Petroleum Begins Offshore Oil Search
A major offshore search for oil and gas is now underway in the Solander Basin, southwest of Invercargill. Christchurch-based L & M Petroleum recently began a 1,000km…
Aker Philadelphia Begins Tanker Construction
Aker Philadelphia Shipyard has commenced production on the third vessel in the ten-ship product tanker build program initiated in April 2005. Steel cutting for the ship…
New Paintjob for Sullom Voe Tugs
The five bright red tugs operating at the Sullom Voe Terminal are soon to display the blue and white corporate colors of their new owner. Shetland Towage, a company…
