Transas Debuts ECDIS Breakthrough at Euronaval
On October, 23-27 Transas Europe GmbH will take part in Euronaval 2006 exhibition, which is now one of the leading international trade fairs for naval defense. During…
BV Updates Naval Rules
Bureau Veritas has joined forces with prominent military ships designers and builders to update and complete its Rules for Classification of Naval Ships. The new rules…
Indonesian Navy to Purchase Six Russian Subs
According to the AP, the Indonesian Navy will purchase six modern diesel submarines from Russia as part of an upgrading of its aging military arsenal, the state news agency reported Thursday.
MarAd: Cruise Occupancy Rates Rise
During the second quarter of 2006, occupancy rates on North American cruises rose to 112 percent, the highest second quarter occupancy over the last 4 years, according to figures released by the U.S.
SNRH BeginsTowage in the Port of Le Havre
After 7 years of legal battles with the Authorities in France, Société Nouvelle de Remorquage du Havre (SNRH) assisted its first vessel, the ‘Horncap’ of Hamburg based Hornlinie.
BC Ferries Takes Possession Vessel to Replace Queen of the North
BC Ferries announced that the acquisition of the MV Sonia for the Inside Passage route has been successfully concluded and the company has now taken possession of the vessel.
Seabourn Cruise Line Orders Two New Ships
Seabourn Cruise Line announced today that it will build two new, ultra luxury ships, for delivery in spring 2009 and 2010. Seabourn, a division of Miami-based Carnival…
Havila Sells Eight Recovery Vessels
Havila Shipping ASA has signed a Heads of Agreement with Ocean Mainport Ltd group regarding sale of the UK based rescue recovery operations (RRV). Eight vessels…
Panamanians to Vote on Canal Expansion
On October 22, Panamanians will vote in a national referendum on Panama Canal Expansion. The expansion would build a third lane of traffic along the waterway through…
Austal USA Plans Expansion
The Press Register has reported that Austal USA revealed a multimillion-dollar expansion plan that includes adding a pair of 18,000-square-foot buildings at its…
Transocean Appoints New President, COO
Transocean Inc. has named Jean P. Cahuzac as president and Steven L. Newman as chief operating officer. Cahuzac, who previously served as executive vice president…
Malaysian Shipyards Play Catch-up
Thanks to a booming global shipping industry, Malaysian shipyards are working overtime, mostly to meet backlog orders that could stretch well into 2008. The biggest player…
Guangzhou Shipyard Sees Profit Increase
According to reports, Guangzhou Shipyard International Co. Ltd., who has already seen its Hong Kong-listed shares surge almost six-fold this year, said it will report…
Qatar Team to Weigh Petronet Stake Buy
According to BS Reporter, a delegation from Qatar is expected to visit India shortly to carry out due diligence for a possible investment in Petronet LNG. Qatar…
Bluewater Wants to Bring Offshore Wind Farm to Del.
Bluewater Wind, a developer of off-shore wind energy, is one of the companies competing for a long-term energy contract with Delmarva Power. Delmarva Power is requesting…
IMO Issues Summary of MEPC Session
The IMO issued summarized the results of the recent session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC). Among other things, the MEPC designated Southern…
Unified Command Responds to NY Oil Spill
A Unified Command comprised of the U.S. Coast Guard, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), and Penn Maritime Inc. continue to respond…
Australian Gov’t Pushes for Ship Project
Thales has submitted a bid to the Commonwealth to build two amphibious warships at shipyards on Australia's east coast, including at Sydney's Garden Island. The vessels…
ABB Wins Azipod Propulsion Orders
ABB has signed contracts worth to supply Azipod propulsion, power generation and distribution systems for a total of eleven vessels. They are being built by Admiralty Shipyard…
Tesoro Affiliate Secures Additional Tankers in Aker Philly Build Program
Charter agreements have been signed for two more of the 10 Jones Act commercial product tankers being built at Aker Philadelphia Shipyard. The agreements were made between Gold Star Maritime Company…
