U.S. Urges Africa to Address Maritime Security
US government officials, seeking to bolster African maritime security, arrived in Benin in early November to convene a conference of ministers from 11 African countries…
Boustead Naval Shipyard Gets Contract
Tanjung Offshore Bhd's unit Tanjung Kapal Services Sdn Bhd has awarded a shipbuilding contract to Boustead Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd for an anchor-handling tug and supply vessel.
FMH Targets Profit Growth
Freight Management Holdings Bhd (FMH) is targeting a double-digit growth in net profit for the financial year ending June 30, 2007. This is due to its new barge…
Coast Guard Responds to Barge Fire
According to reports, A cargo van whose contents caught fire on a barge was still billowing smoke as the vessel was being towed to Juneau from Frederick Sound. Officials…
ASRY Delivers Tanker
According to KUNA, Bahrain-based Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company delivered an oil tanker to Kuwait Oil Tanker Company. The delivery ceremony was attended…
GD Gets $13M Navy Pact
According to AP, General Dynamics Inc. has received a $13.3m contract modification from the Navy for its surface electronic warfare improvement program. The pact will provide program management…
Five Costa Ships to be Deployed in Caribbean and S. America
In November and December 2006 five Costa Crociere ships will set sail from the Savona Palacrociere, the terminal managed by the Company, on transatlantic cruises…
Keppel AmFELS on Course for Delivery of Jackup Rig
Keppel AmFELS Inc., is expected to deliver the first of its five jackup rigs on time and within budget for Scorpion Offshore Ltd. Keppel AmFELS launched the premium…
Aker Yards Integration Process Moves into Implementation Phase
Aker Yards has announced its new business model for its shipyards in business area cruise & ferries. The new business model, presented today to the management and employee representatives…
GL at Maritime Vietnam
The entire spectrum of classification services for ship newbuilding, fleet in service and certification of materials and components is being presented by Germanischer…
Allan Awarded IMO International Maritime Prize
The International Maritime Prize for 2005 has been presented to Dr. Tom Allan (United Kingdom), former Chairman of the IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) and Permanent…
UK Returns to Semi-Submersible Rig Building
Britain is to return to the world of semi-submersible rig building for the first time in two decades as prices soar and shipyards in South Korea run out of space.
Seacor Awards Kongsberg Maritime Contract
Kongsberg Maritime Inc. has been awarded a contract to supply the Class 2 Dynamic Positioning Systems for six Gulfcraft crewboats (hulls 462-467) currently in production…
Ship Banned in Port of Charleston Until Leak Contained
The Captain of the Port of Charleston issued a captain of the port order Nov. 2 on the 616-ft. container ship Star Fuji, preventing it from entering the port of…
TSA Issues Security Threat Assessment Application
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued a notice stating that it is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to require that…
Deal Revives SA Shipbuilding
According to reports, there was a buzz of excitement at Dormac on Friday when the keel-laying ceremony for a oil bunker barge commissioned by Smit Amandla Marine…
GEM's Gulf Esprit Named
The $55mGulf Esprit - the first of 13 double-hulled tankers ordered by Dubai-headquartered Gulf Energy Maritime (GEM), the Middle East's largest independent commercial…
C2SAT Awarded Stabilized VSAT Order
C2SAT announces the vessel GG505 POLAR to be first ship in the Nordic Fishing Fleet to be equipped with the C2SAT patented unique Stabilised VSAT Antenna. Lars-Uno…
Northrop Grumman Gets $1.45b Contract
Northrop Grumman Corporation has received a $1.45b U.S. Navy shipbuilding contract for the construction and further development of a new San Antonio (LPD 17)-class ship.
Euronav Records Good 3Q Results
The executive committee of Euronav NV reported its provisional financial results for the three months ended 30th September 2006. The company had net income of $53.8m…
