ACL to Offer Coast Guard-Approved Training Program
American Commercial Lines Inc. (ACL) announced that it will offer the nation's first Inland River Pre-License Steersman training program in partnership with Northeast Maritime Institute of Fairhaven…
Incat Delivers Milenium Tres
Incat recently delivered a new 321-ft. (98 m) wave piercing catamaran to one of Spain’s largest shipping companies, Acciona Trasmediterránea. Milenium Tres is the…
Odyssea Marine Acquires Vessels from AMT Marine
Odyssea Marine, Inc. has purchased five offshore supply vessels from AMT Marine, Inc. based in Larose, La. The five vessels range in length from 150 ft. to 200 ft.…
McQuilling Services Expands Focus
McQuilling Services announced that is expanding its emphasis on South American business opportunities as part of its overall strategy of providing commercial advisory…
SSY Establishes Finance Division
The partners of SSY announced the formation of SSY Capital LLC to serve global shipowners in the capital markets. The new unit will be led by Tom Kane, a leading…
Anke Joins Hamburg Liaison Office in Shanghai
Lars Anke will head the Hamburg Liaison Office Shanghai. The 28-year-old sinologist, historian and political scientist brings experience within his activities for…
Indian Coast Guard Launches New Patrol Vessel
The Indian Coast Guard has launched a new patrol vessel named after Meera Ben, a foreigner who voluntarily adopted a life dedicated to Gandhian values. The vessel…
Saab Transpondertech Signs with C&C
C&C Technologies has signed an agreement to become an OEM supplier of differential GPS (DGPS) products for Saab TransponderTech. Under the agreement, C&C Technologies…
Broström Delivers Third D-Class Vessel
Broström’s third 14,500 dwt D-class vessel Bro Distributor, was delivered and has begun its maiden voyage to Europe. The vessels will be employed in the distribution…
Excel Enters Charter Agreement
Excel Maritime Carriers Ltd has chartered M/V Angela Star for a period of about 24 to 26 months at $26,500 per day to a reputable European charterer. The vessel…
Gov't to Fund Port of Charleston Project
According to The State, the Port of Charleston will get $11.5m for the next 12 months for a port security project. The U.S. Department of Justice is providing the money to operate Project Seahawk.
ABS Ventures to VietNam
The Dung Quat Shipbuilding Industry Company has signed with American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) a contract under which the US firm will supervise the shipyard's building process of three oil tankers.
Investigation into Navy Ship Problems
Investigations into problems with fuel systems on board the Navy's new $550 million fleet of Armidale class patrol boats are continuing. Five of the six patrol boats…
Miller and Hobart Donate to $1m to Establish Development Program
The American Welding Society (AWS) announced that its foundation has received a $1 million pledge from Miller Electric Mfg. Co. and Hobart Brothers Company to provide…
New Captain Appointed to Coast Guard Ship
A new captain to will command the Coast Guard cutter Healy following the deaths of two crewmembers during a dive in the Arctic Ocean. Capt. Douglas G. Russell was…
New Scale Model Shop Opens
Randy Skinner long time owner of a premier marine scale model shop in Fairhope, AL comes out of retirement. The company owned by Mr. Skinner has been known for building…
Production of New Concept Ferry Begins at Aker
first plate for Aker Yards newbuilding No. 1358. and catamarans. The emphasis will be on customer comfort, eg. innovative restaurants and a high class conference centre.
Northrop Grumman Launches Two in One Week
Northrop Grumman Ship Systems completed two milestones in one week with the launching of the U.S. Navy multipurpose amphibious assault ship Makin Island (LHD 8), top, on Friday, Sept. 22 and the U.S.
ABS to Supervise Tanker Building Process at Yard
VNA reported that Dung Quat Shipbuilding Industry Company has signed with American Bureau of Shipping (ABS.) The contract means the classification society will supervise…
Stena Bulk Strikes Deal with Neste Oil
Stena Bulk has sold 50 percent of the tanker Stena Arctica to the Finnish oil company Neste Oil, which will also operate the vessel on a 10-year charter from 1 January…
