Asry Expects Operating Income to Hit $135m
Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (Asry) said that it expected net operating income to reach about $135 million by the end of this year, compared to $111 million last year.
Canada Invests $42m for Marine Security Projects
Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, announced that 386 projects aimed at enhancing security at Canadian ports and marine facilities…
Gems Names Bras-Jorge as New President
Gems Sensors & Controls (Gems), a leader in liquid level, pressure, and flow sensors and miniature solenoid valves, today announced the appointment of Muriel Bras-Jorge to the position of President.
MAN B&W 7S65ME-C Now in Service
The first MAN B&W 7S65ME-C has entered service when the oil tanker Ice Explorer was delivered by Universal Shipbuilding Corporation in Japan to the Greek shipowner in September.
Gulf of Guinea Nations to Boost Maritime Surveillance
The AP reported that ministers from across Africa's oil-rich Gulf of Guinea agreed at a U.S.-sponsored meeting Wednesday to establish surveillance systems to try…
Nepline to Buy Tankers
Nepline is purchasing four aframax tankers, reports said. The company is looking to purchase two new as well as two second-hand aframax tankers. Plans to buy the…
New Tankers to Join KOTC Fleet
According to reports, eight new oil tankers will join Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC)'s fleet during 2007, said KOTC Chairman Abdullah Al-Roumi on Wednesday. The…
Northrop Grumman Awarded $24.6m Planning and Design Contract for
Northrop Grumman Corporation received a $24.6 million planning and design contract for CVN 79, the second aircraft carrier of the CVN 78 Class. services and other design efforts.
Northrop Grumman Awarded Contract to Develop Shipboard Warning System
Northrop Grumman Corporation has received a contract from the U.S. Coast Guard Research and Development Center and their sponsor, the Office of Naval Research, to…
ZEG Begins Deepwater Operations Study
Ziff Energy Group (ZEG), a leading North American energy consulting firm, with offices in Houston and Calgary, announces the launch of the 6th edition of its Deepwater…
Yacht Employs Volvo Penta IPS
The 75-ft. Lazzara LSX 75 express yacht is the world’s first boat to install four Volvo Penta IPS drive units. With the new system, the boat gains properties and…
Tankers to be Named
The product tankers Stena Poseidon and Palva, which are jointly owned by Concordia Maritime and Neste Oil on a 50-50 basis, will be named today. The double naming…
Port of Tacoma Names Eagan as State Government Affairs Manager
Sean Eagan recently joined the Port of Tacoma as State Government Affairs Manager with responsibility to represent the interests of the Port and its customers to the State Legislature.
Nortrop Grumman Awarded $7.4m Contract
Northrop Grumman Newport News, Newport News, Va., is being awarded a $7.4m cost-plus-fixed-fee, level of effort contract for systems development, engineering services…
Ferry Owner Convicted of Pollution Violation
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) stated that the owner of a cross-channel ferry was fined $28,497 plus costs of $17,807.34 for a marine pollution violation.
Bill Introduced for Issuance of TWIC Cards
Senator DeMint (R-SC) introduced a bill (S. 4047) to prohibit issuance of transportation security cards to individuals who have been convicted of certain crimes.
New York Anchorage Regulations Proposed
The US Coast Guard proposes to revise its regulations for certain deep draft vessel anchorage areas within the Port of New York and New Jersey (PONYNJ) so as to…
Bay Ship & Yacht Expands Facility with Rolls-Royce Syncrolift
Bay Ship & Yacht, Co. recently compleed their Rolls-Royce Marine Syncrolift installation. The addition of the Syncrolift aims to improve the customer experience…
Sunstream Corp. to Supply Lifts for Navy
A Seattle-based manufacturer of hydraulic pleasure boat lifts recently won a $1.7m U.S. Navy contract, through a combination of political pull and the company’s own new technologies. Sunstream Corp.
Ensolve to Supply PetroLiminator for Reserve Fleet
EnSolve’s PetroLiminator System Uses Patented Bioremediation Technology to Remove Emulsified Oil EnSolve Biosystems has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Maritime…
