Shell initiates Beaufort Sea Oil Exploration
Shell is planning to begin its Beaufort Sea oil exploration this summer, a state official said. The initial work will involve excavating "well cellars" from below the sea floor.
Imtech to Acquire Radio Holland Group
Radio Holland Group B.V. announced that Imtech N.V. intends to acquire its shares. The acquisition will almost double the revenues of Imtech in the maritime market…
GOM Lease Sales Up 38%
Near record oil and gas prices led to robust bidding in an offshore federal lease sale today. The Central Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 198, garnered $588,309,791 in…
Execs: Bigger Cruise Ships May Not be Better
According to reports, shipbuilders are capable of building cruise ships even larger than Royal Caribbean International's planned 6,000-passenger Genesis vessel.
Truman Wins Environment Quality Award
The Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) will present USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) with the Secretary of the Navy Environment Quality Award for fiscal year 2005 May 3.
Bill Introduced to Reform DHS Science Programs
Representative Reichert (R-WA) introduced a bill (H.R. 4941) to reform the science and technology activities of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. (3/14/06).
Xtreme Companies Partners With McLeod Design Group
Xtreme Companies, Inc. announced a partnership with McLeod Design Group a custom boat seat manufacturer, whereby McLeod will provide custom seating for the entire Challenger line.
Maxed-out Hawaii Coast Guard seeks Navy Aid
According to reports, stretched by the Kauai flood disaster and other missions, Coast Guard capabilities are nearly maxed out and the service is asking the Navy to help…
SBX Vessel Fixed
SeaBird Exploration Limited announced has fixed the 2D seismic ship R/V Hawk Explorer for 29 months plus a 12 month extension option. The charter will commence upon…
Navy Vessels Named Flagships for BHR Expedition
The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and guided-missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) were named honorary flagships March…
EDO to Supply Israeli Navy with Sonar System
EDO Corporation received a contract from the Israeli Navy to purchase its advanced-technology ALOFTS undersea-warfare sensor. ALOFTS was selected based upon the…
CPL Introduces Offshore Service
Control Products of Louisiana (CPL) a subsidiary of Paradigm Services LP introduces offshore services; leveraging their position as a leading source for remanufactured Fisher Control Valves…
Husky Energy to Drill Oil Well in South China Sea
Canadian company Husky Energy will drill an oil well at a water depth of 1,500 M in the South China Sea at the end of April, reported sources with Husky on Tuesday.
ATC Gets USS Harry S. Truman Contract
American Technology Corporation (ATC) received another order for NeoPlanar-based SoundSaber acoustic panels for installation in the hangar bays of nuclear powered aircraft carriers.
AIDA Fleet Now Managed by SAMS
Aida Cruises is now using the "Ship Administration Management System (SAMS)" of Ms Logistik Systeme, a subsidiary of Germanischer Lloyd, for all ships of the AIDA fleet…
Hamworthy Gets LNG Reliquefaction Order
Hamworthy has won an order from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co (DSME) to supply five liquid natural gas reliquefaction systems (LNG-RS), with a total…
Seabourn Signs with V.Ships
Seabourn Cruise Line has contracted the marine services provider V.Ships Leisure to furnish marine and technical management for its three all-suite cruise ships: Seabourn Pride…
Iran to Launch two 35,000-ton Tankers
Concurrent with the launching of its first domestically made ocean-going ship, Iran is also planning to soon launch two 35,000-ton oil tankers being assembled in this major Persian Gulf country.
Aker Yards Opens Florida Office
one of the most challenging being the lengthening of RCCL`s cruise vessel "Enchantment of the Seas" last year. Aker Yards offers a full range of services: Conversion…
Mini Robosub Joins the U.S. Navy
The U.S. Navy has tested an unmanned undersea vehicle (UUV), operating from a submerged nuclear attack submarine (SSN). The UUV is the AN/BLQ-11 long-term mine reconnaissance system (LMRS)…
