NOAA Issues RFI on Positioning, Navigation, and Timing
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a request for information (RFI) from commercial sources on behalf of the National Security Space…
President Signs SAFE Port Act
President Bush signed into law the Security and Accountability for Every Port (SAFE Port) Act of 2006 (H.R. 4954). Among other things, this bill, also known as the…
A&B Issues Statement on Hawaii Earthquake
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. "As many of you are aware, an earthquake struck the Hawaiian Islands this morning. The undersea quake, which was centered off of the island of Hawaii (the "Big Island")…
Wärtsilä Acquires Swedish Ship Repair Business
Wärtsilä has signed an agreement to acquire the entire business of the Swedish company Stockholms Fartygsreparationer AB. The agreement $1m ($.8 million Euros).
Transportation Secretary Swears in New Seaway Administrator
Secretary of Transportation Mary E. Peters swore in Collister Johnson, Jr. as the Administrator of the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC). Together with Canada’s St.
Coast Guard Reserve Master Chief to Report to Commandant
The U. S. Coast Guard announced an organizational change in which Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Reserve Force Jeffrey Smith, its senior reserve enlisted advisor…
Moran and Washburn & Doughty Unveil New Build Program
On August 29, 2006, Moran Towing Corporation of New Canaan, Connecticut and Washburn & Doughty Shipyard of East Boothbay, Maine signed a Letter of Commitment for…
McMurdo Wins $7.5m Contract with U.S. Coastguard
McMurdo has been awarded an order from the U.S. Coastguard worth up to $7.5m over 5 years to supply Fastfind Plus Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs). The Fastfind Plus…
LADY MOURA at Blohm + Voss
After having stayed at Blohm + Voss in 1992, 1997 and 2003, the mega yacht LADY MOURA has started her fourth visit yesterday to Blohm + Voss Repair, a company of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems.
Siba Ships Asia expands Bulk Fleet
Brave Imperial and Brave SV. period. Mauro Balzarini, managing director of Siba Ships. panamax bulkers and four handymaxes, including the two new ships.
Keppel FELS to Deliver KFELS Super B Class Jackup
Lady Sponsor Mrs Evelynn Worum (centre, in red) names Deep Driller 3 as Mr Michael Chia, Executive Director of Keppel FELS (to the right of Mrs Worum) and Mr Choo Chiau Beng…
Seatruck Christens First of Five
SEATRUCK Ferries has celebrated the christening of the first of five new ferries, the Clipper Point, at Astilleros de Huelva in Spain. When it enters service early in 2007…
MPRI Sells Liquid Cargo Handling Simulators
MPRI, a leader in maritime simulator products, services and turnkey training facilities, sold its SAfeCargo Liquid Cargo Handling Simulators (LCHS) in some of the world's top maritime academies…
Wärtsilä acquires Swedish Ship Repair Business
Wärtsilä has signed an agreement to acquire the entire business of the Swedish company Stockholms Fartygsreparationer AB. The agreement is worth 7.5 million Swedish krona (EUR 0.8 million).
Coast Guard Station Ocracoke Announces Change
Coast Guard Station Ocracoke has been under review and recommended for seasonal operations effective on or about Nov. 30, 2006, with a recommendation to align with existing units…
Gov. Schwarzenegger Creates California Maritime Security Council
Recognizing the expanded need for coordination and information sharing between the federal, state and local governments at our ports, Gov. Schwarzenegger signed…
NTSB Investigates Gasline Explosion
A tugboat and barge caught on fire here Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006, after reportedly striking a natural gas pipeline. The National Transportation Safety Board has sent…
Ocean Tankers to Raise $13m from IPO
Ocean Tankers Holdings PCL aims to raise about $13.38m from the initial public offering (IPO) that starts in the first such issue of a new company to list on the Cyprus Stock Exchange in two years.
Mammoet Gets Salvage Order
Mammoet Salvage of Schiedam, the Netherlands, agreed to terms for the removal of the wreck of the Liberian container ship, Safmarine Agulhas, which ran aground and…
Kuwait Orders Boats from Sealegs
According to Radio New Zealand, Sealegs International says it has shipped its first amphibious boat to Kuwait and has received orders for five more. It says two…
