Norwegians Buy Oil Rigs
Norway’s Petrojack ASA is selling three jackup oil rigs, being built in Singapore, for $600m. Awilco Offshore ASA and Sinvest ASA will share the cost of the three…
LNG Vessel Named Maersk Qatar
The naming ceremony of the ship owned by a consortium of A.P. Moller and Qatar Shipping was held at Samsung Shipyard in South Korea recently. Maersk Qatar has an LNG cargo carrying capacity of 145…
Staten Island Ferry Completes Maiden Voyage
The Spirit of America, the third and last in the new Molinari class of Staten Island ferryboats, had its maiden voyage on April 5 with a low-key trip across New York Harbor.
Runaway Barges Corralled
According to the Uniontown Herald Standard, 19 barges that had been tied off along the banks of the Monongahela River broke free on April 4. The barges, owned by Consol Energy…
Chief Engineer Sentenced to Prison Term, Reports U.S. Attorney
The Chief Engineer of a Panamanian registered container ship was sentenced today in federal court to charges of conspiracy, obstruction, destruction of evidence…
IMO: Canada Supports Maritime Security Activities
The IMO has stated that its Global Technical Cooperation Program on Maritime Security received a $432,701 (C$500,000) grant from the Government of Canada. The funds…
SC: State Port Authority Trumps County
The Supreme Court of South Carolina ruled that the eminent domain power of the South Carolina State Ports Authority (SCSPA) is superior to that of Jasper County.
RoRo Operator Joins ShipServ
Grimaldi Group Naples, has become ShipServ's 53rd member. They are also its first Italian shipping company client. Grimaldi Group Naples, which includes Grimaldi Compagnia di Navigazione…
Aker Yards to Build Platform PSV for Volstad Shipping
Volstad Shipping AS, Ålesund has confirmed an agreement with Aker Yards, for the building of a Platform Supply Vessel of ST-216L CD type. This contract is the third…
PetroVietnam to Sign Oil Exploration Contract
PetroVietnam is to sign an oil exploration contract with US Pogo and Canada’s Keeper Resources on block 124 offshore of central Vietnam. Block 124 is located in…
GPS for Sydney Ferries
According to the Daily Telegraph, 30 of the 31 ferries in Sydney had global position systems installed, which will help improve the way ferries dock at a destination.
Navy Secretary: U.S. Needs Cheaper Shipbuilding Alternatives
The U.S. needs a cheaper way to build new ships in small quantities, Navy secretary Donald Winter said on April 4. Winter said the Navy needs to provide more stability for shipyards…
Report: FBI, Coast Guard Clashed During Terrorism Drill
During the largest terrorism drill in U.S. history last year, the FBI and U.S. Coast Guard got into a tussle off the shores of Connecticut, fighting over how each…
Coast Guard Tours Rochester Ferry
The target date for the fast ferry to leave Rochester for good is still April 10. On April 4, the city and U.S. Coast Guard began preparations for the boat's departure.
Dolphin Offshore, NaftoGaz Sign MoU
Dolphin Offshore Enterprises (India) Ltd. signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with NaftoGaz, to work together on Engineering Procurement Installation and…
Hyundai Mipo Awarded $216m Contract
Sources indicate that Gulf Energy Maritime (GEM) PJSC awarded a $216m ship building contract to Hyundai. The contract is for four high specifications, double hulled…
Vietnam to Launch Cargo Vessel
According to reports, Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (Vinashin) will launch a 53,000 ton-capacity vessel, in northern coastal Quang Ninh province on April 6.
GW Carrier Strike Group Underway for SOUTHCOM Deployment
USS George Washington (CVN 73) (GW) and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 departed Naval Station Norfolk April 4 as part of U.S. Southern Command’s (SOUTHCOM) “Partnership…
NTSB: Faulty Fuel-Injection to Blame for 2004 Fire
The National Transportation Safety Board determined that the probable cause of the fire on board the Shuttle Express II was a fractured, improperly installed fuel…
Guido Perla Delivers Inter-Island Alaskan Ferry
Guido Perla, Chairman of Guido Perla and Associates, announced the delivery of the M/V Stikine, a 197-ft. passenger-vehicle ferry, to Inter-Island Ferry Authority…
