McAllister FiFi 1 Tractor Tugs Respond to Emergency
On March 15, two restaurants, the historic Bowen’s Inn and the Lighthouse Inn caught fire on Solomon’s Island in Calvert County Maryland. The Solomon’s Volunteer…
USS Howard W. Gilmore to be Scrapped
The USS Howard W. Gilmore will be the 50th ship to leave the James River Reserve Fleet to be scrapped. The ship's departure was delayed Wednesday, because of high winds and choppy water.
PGS to Build New Supply Vessel at Aker Yards
Petroleum Geo-Services ASA (PGS) has announced that it has signed an agreement of main commercial terms to build a new third generation Ramform vessel at Aker Yards, Langsten, to be delivered in 2008.
Another Ship to Join MSC Fleet
MSC Cruises has signed a contract ordering one ship and taking out an option for another. The confirmed buy is the fifth ship order for the line. The cruise line…
BAE Systems Launches Talisman Autonomous Underwater System
BAE Systems launched its new autonomous unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) Talisman at Oceanology International 2006. The Talisman System, developed by BAE Systems in the UK…
Attica Holdings Sells 3 Vessels
According to reports, Attica Holdings announced that, on March 21, 2006, it has contracted to sell to AS Tallink Grupp its ice-class Ro-Pax vessels Superfast VII…
B+H Ocean Carriers Announces Vessel Acquisitions
B+H Ocean Carriers Ltd. Has acquired a 1993-built, 83,000 DWT Combination Carrier to be renamed MV SAKONNET for $36.4 million. The purchase, made effective as of January 15…
Northrop Grumman Establishes Asia-Pacific Distribution Center
Northrop Grumman Corporation has expanded its commercial marine operations in Singapore with the creation of an Asia-Pacific Distribution Center for its Sperry Marine business unit…
Cutter Commissioning Ceremony Slated for Thursday
The Coast Guard Cutter Terrapin will officially enter the Coast Guard fleet during a commissioning ceremony to be held Thursday in Bellingham, Wash., at Fairhaven Moorings.
Queen of North Grounds, Passengers Safely Evacuate
On Wednesday, BC Ferries' Queen of the North, hit a rock off Gil Island in Wright Sound. BC Ferries Emergency Operations Center confirms that all 101 passengers…
Aker Kvaerner Awarded Drilling System Contract
Aker Kvaerner has been awarded a contract with Discoverer Invest Ltd in Singapore for delivery of drilling systems and equipment to a Frigstad D90 ultra deepwater semi-submersible drilling rig.
OSI Awarded Contract with the U.S. Office of Naval Research
Offshore Systems International Ltd. (OSI) has been awarded a contract worth $1.1M including all options with the United States Office of Naval Research (ONR). Under the terms of the contract…
USCG Established Sectors Juneau and Anchorage
The US Coast Guard has stated that it established Sector Juneau and Sector Anchorage through the realignment and renaming of various field commands. The changes should be transparent to the public.
Chambal Signs Contract with Hyundai Unit
Reports indicate that Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd. said on Wednesday it has signed a shipbuilding contract with South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries Company Ltd.
Lockheed Martin Awarded $20.8M Contract
The U.S. Aegis Combat System upgrade ship-set for a cruiser modernization program. operational cost efficiency of up to 22 existing Aegis-equipped cruisers. installed…
Coast Guard, Dept. of Ecology to Conduct Investigation
The Coast Guard, the Washington State Department of Ecology and the City of Seattle Public Utilities continue to investigate the cause of the patches of light oil…
Blue Star Maritime to Sell Catamaran
The delivery of the vessel is expected to take place by the end of March. Part of the sale price will be paid when the vessel is delivered, while the credited amount…
Ship Collision Kills Three
Three Chinese sailors aboard a cargo ship were killed and nine others are missing following a collision with another vessel near Inchon Port of the Republic of Korea (ROK) yesterday.
RCL Appoints Martin as VP and Treasurer
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has named Thomas Martin Senior Vice President and Treasurer. He assumes responsibility for financing, cash management, banking and credit agency relationships…
Bay Marine Designs New Research Vessel
Bay Marine, Inc., a Barrington, RI Naval Architecture company, recently completed their a technologically advanced ship design. Company president, Dave Bonney, recently…
