ICCL and CI Launch Project to Protect Sensitive Marine Areas
should be avoided. chaired by internationally recognized marine biologist Dr. Sylvia Earle. recognized on navigation charts. current operational practices by ICCL…
STX Shipbuilding Gets $266.7M Ship Order
South Korea's STX Shipbuilding Co. (067250.SE) said Wednesday that it received a $266.7M order to build six petrochemical product carriers. An STX spokesman said…
Naval Oceanographers, Aerographers Deploy With ESL
A team of naval oceanographers and aerographer’s mates from Fleet Survey Team and Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) located at Stennis Space Center, Miss., are currently aboard USS Emory S.
Coast Guard Members to be Awarded for Katrina Service
Eighty members from the Coast Guard air station here will receive awards Wednesday for their actions during the Hurricane Katrina rescue response. RADM Larry Hereth…
Errant Barge Stops Highway Traffic
The U.S. Coast Guard stated that an errant barge struck the Route 50 highway bridge over the Severn River near Annapolis, Maryland and became wedged between two support pilings.
AMSA Issue Notice on Use of Marine Hydrometers
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) issued a Notice reminding the maritime community of the correct use of marine hydrometers. There are two types of marine hydrometers.
ACL Announces Increased Earnings
American Commercial Lines Inc. announced that it is increasing its earnings and EBITDA* guidance for 2006. ACL is increasing its annual earnings guidance for 2006…
Two U.S. Navy Vessels Named Flagships for BHR Expedition
By Lt. j.g. The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and guided-missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) were named honorary flagships…
Austal Signs Alliance With DSTO
Austal and Defense Science and Technology Organization (DSTO) today signed a five-year Industry Alliance that will strengthen Australia's maritime defenses. The…
Firm Warns on Tanker Traders' Tricks
London law firm Lawrence Graham says owners chartering out tankers should fight to keep additional early loading clauses out of the charter party or specifically…
U.S. Navy Completes UUV Test
The fast-attack submarine USS Scranton (SSN 756) successfully demonstrated homing and docking of an Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (UUV) system during at-sea testing in January 2006, UVOnline.com reported.
Gazprom to Deliver LNG Tanker to U.S.
Gazprom has prepared the framework structure of the agreement on the delivery of the third LNG-tanker to the United States, Analytical Information Agency reported.
MMS to Hold Public Hearing
A federal agency developing a plan for oil and natural gas drilling off Florida's shores has agreed to hold a public hearing in Tallahassee next month. The Minerals Management Service…
Horizon Offshore Completes Refinancing
Horizon Offshore, Inc. has entered into a $77.4 million secured term facility agented by The CIT Group/Equipment Financing, Inc. The credit facility has a five year…
TOP Tankers Sells 13 Vessels
Crude oil shipper TOP Tankers Inc. said it has sold 13 vessels for $550 million -- which will be immediately leased back under five- to seven-year contracts -- and declared a special $5 dividend.
After Crash, Ferry Service Restored
Red Funnel's East Cowes - Southampton service was back to normal on March 14, after its Red Falcon car ferry crashed into the mainland dock on March 10, injuring nine people.
Condor Ferries, Active Hotels Sign Deal
Condor Ferries has signed a partnership deal with Active Hotels as part of its new Condor Xtras service. Its Stopover Hotels booking service is now powered by Active Hotels…
Dutch Pledge $8.5M to Aceh
The Netherlands has pledged $8.5 million in grants to develop a strategy for sea defense and flood protection and an early-warning system in the tsunami-ravaged areas of Aceh and Nias.
Solstad Offshore Announces Charter Agreement
Solstad Offshore ASA has entered into an agreement with Subsea 7 for the hire of a large construction service vessel currently under construction at Ulstein Verft AS.
MarAd Issues Notice on FEIS
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued a Notice stating that the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) for the proposed Main Pass Energy Hub deepwater…
