BP Extending Agreement with Aker Kvaerner
BP Limited UK has extended a three year frame agreement with Aker Kvaerner, for the supply of steel tube umbilicals, by a further two years to 2007. Aker Kvaerner…
Panama Canal – Request for Formal Accident Investigations
The Panama Canal Authority issued an Advisory reminding masters and owners and operators of vessels transiting the Canal of the procedure to be followed when requesting…
Chief Engineer Sentenced for Concealing Pollution
Noel Abrogar, Chief Engineer of the M/V Magellan Phoenix, was sentenced to imprisonment for one year and one day, and three years of probation for falsifying records…
Transas Scandinavia Choses Torm
Transas Scandinavia AB announced their agreement with the global shipping company Torm to fit 30 Simplified Data Recorders (S-VDR) complete with 20 Electronic Chart…
Hapag-Lloyd Container Line Expands Management and Organization
In line with its integration of CP Ships, Hapag-Lloyd is enlarging its organization from three to five regions. The management will also be expanded accordingly…
General Dynamics Completes Conversion of USS Ohio
General Dynamics Electric Boat has completed its conversion of USS Ohio, the first of four Trident submarines to be reconfigured as multimission vessels optimized…
Judge to Decide Ferry Crash Sentencing
Questions about the 2003 ferry crash that killed 11 people are expected to be answered today. A judge will decide whether to accept a probation officer's recommendation…
MarAd: Cruise Passenger Traffic Shows Continued Growth
For the first nine months of 2005, cruise passenger traffic in North America was 4.5 percent above the same period in 2004, despite the impact of hurricanes on Gulf port cruises…
Northrop Grumman Names Perry VP of Marine Systems
has appointed David T. sector. Perry succeeds James R. company after 36 years of distinguished service. Sykesville, Md., Kings Bay, Ga., and Bangor, Wash. program management…
ETA-Ascon to Buy Ships Worth $2.72B
Reports indicate that the Dubai-based ETA-Ascon, a diversified group, plans to buy 76 new ships to expand the size of its fleet to 100 in five years, a report said.
Navy Awards Contract to IMIA
The U.S. Navy has awarded a $42.04 million contract to International Marine & Industrial Applicators LLC in Irvington for the painting and preservation of SSBN and SSGN class submarines.
Siba Ships to Build Second Livestock Carrier
carrier under construction at Labroy Shipyard in Singapore. delivery from the yard in 2007. The new vessels will be capable of carrying approximately 30,000 sheep or 6…
JSC Vakaru Laivu Statykla Finishes Ferry Hull
JSC Vakaru Laivu Statykla, of Western Shipyard, finished the building of passenger and car ferry hull. The hull of 106 m of length and 17,2 m of width was launched on January 6.
Savi Networks to Extend Services to MTC Ports
Savi Networks, a provider of RFID-enhanced information services for global container shipments, and Marine Terminals Corporation (MTC), announced an agreement to…
Xiamen-built RoRo Sold to Britain
China delivered a large RoRo for motor vehicles to Zodiac shipping company in Britain. Named Morning Miracle, the ship was independently developed and built by Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd.
Twaits Joins Crowley as VP and General Counsel
Crowley announced that Alan Twaits has joined the company as vice president and general counsel. and general counsel. Twaits will be responsible for a wide array of legal affairs and projects.
SeaDrill Sells Ocean Rig ASA Position
SeaDrill has accepted an offer to sell the company's position in Ocean Rig ASA. Total 21,414,028 shares were sold at NOK 89 per share. In addition, the Ocean Rig ASA 04/07 Convertible Bond…
Hyundai Heavy to Buy Qinhuangdao Firm Stake
Reports indicate that Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. has reached a preliminary agreement to buy a stake in China’s Qinhuangdao Shouqin Metal Materials Co. Qinhuangdao…
Vietnam Shipyard Officially Opened
According to reports, the first phase of the Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (Vinashin)’s $1.9 million shipyard was formally opened Thursday in the central Phu Yen province…
Crowley Acquires Columbus Distributing Inc.
Crowley has acquired Columbus Distributing Inc. (CDI), a fuel distribution business based in Anchorage, Alaska. The newly acquired company will be known as Columbus Distributing Inc.…