Rickmers Tokyo Displays Capabilities
An almost complete profile of cargo carried regularly by Rickmers-Linie vessels was photographed onboard Rickmers Tokyo shortly after she departed the Port of Genoa, Italy, in late October.
First Steel-Hull Megayacht from Taiwan
Jade Yachts Shipbuilding Corp. is set to deliver the first made-in-Taiwan steel super yacht, a milestone in the nation's shipbuilding sector. "We hope to take the…
Aker Yards, Cruise & Ferries Appointments
Aker Yards announced several executive sales and marketing appointments for its Cruise & Ferry business in the wake of its acquisition of the French yards in Saint…
Aker Yards to Build Krill Vessel
Aker BioMarine and Aker Yards have agreed an option for building a vessel for harvesting of krill. The vessel is planned to be delivered in November 2009. The value of the vessel…
Bay-Houston Orders Z-Drive Tug
Bay-Houston Towing Co. contracted with Orange Shipbuilding Co., Inc. of Orange, Texas to produce a second generation Robert Allan Ltd. designed Z-Tech tug. ·…
North Sea SECA Enters into Force
entry into force of new air pollution regulations on 22 November 2006. relating thereto (MARPOL 73/78). exceed 1.50% m/m. system. Control Area under the regulations.
Report on Ballast Water Management
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) issued a report summarizing ballast water management issues. It pointed out that high seas ballast water exchange is the most commonly used technique.
Antitrust Modernization Commission Meeting
The Antitrust Modernization Commission (AMC) will hold a public meeting in Washington, DC on December 5. The meeting will cover potential recommendations to Congress…
Marine Safety Alert – propulsion boiler casings
The US Coast Guard issued a Marine Safety Alert advising owners and operators of steam-propelled ships to have their engineering staffs assess the structural integrity of their boiler casings…
VT Halter Secures Navy Contract
VT Halter Marine announced a contract modification worth $165m by the US Navy for the Egyptian Navy’s Fast Missile Craft (FMC) project. This modification enables VT Halter Marine…
Evergreen Containership Launched
Ever Strong, the seventh in a series of ten 7024 TEU S-type vessels being built for Evergreen in Japan, took to the water for the first time on November 22 at Mitsubishi…
LR to Class Double-Acting Shuttle Tankers
A pair of 70,000 dwt double-acting ice-class shuttle tankers ordered at Admiralty Shipyards in St Petersburg for year-round service between the Pechora Sea and Murmansk…
LMRWSAC Meeting Scheduled for Dec. 14
The Lower Mississippi River Waterway Safety Advisory Committee (LMRWSAC), sponsored by the US Coast Guard, will meet in New Orleans on December 14. Topics on the…
Sovcomfloat Signs Loan Agreement
Sovcomflot Group and German bank HSH Nordbank AG have signed a Loan Agreement of $434m. HSH Nordbank is mandated lead arranger and is providing senior debt for the transaction.
MISC to Sell and Lease Back Aframax Tankers
MISC Bhd said its subsidiary AET Inc Ltd has entered into a sale and leaseback agreement of five Aframax tankers from its existing fleet for $185m resulting in $90m gain.
CapRock Names Olivier as COO
CapRock Communications has appointed Bryan Olivier as the company's chief operating officer. Olivier, a telecommunications industry veteran, moves into this role…
Schat-Harding Extends Service Network
Schat-Harding has extended its wholly-owned global service network with the purchase of Cadiz-based Equipos Aquanor. Equipos Aquanor is an established independent…
USS Los Angeles Turns 30
By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class (SW) Cynthia Clark, Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. The Navy’s oldest active attack submarine, USS Los Angeles (SSN 688)…
Underwater Noise Measurement Standard Working Group Forming
The development of an entirely new commercial standard for “Underwater Noise Measurement of Ships” will commence in early 2007. ANSI-Accredited Standards Committee…
Philippine Oil Spill Barge Sinks
A barge carrying hundreds of tonnes of debris from last August's devastating oil spill in the Philippines has sunk. BBC reported that the barge was being towed to…