Tidewater to Sell 14 Offshore Tugs
Tidewater Inc. entered into a definitive agreement with Crosby Marine Transportation, LLC to sell 14 of its offshore tugs, 12 of which currently constitute Tidewater's…
USACE to Meet for St. Joseph Levees Study
Officials from the Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will meet with the public to discuss a Draft Environmental Assessment and Feasibility Study…
Bourbon Reports Strong Growth
“Increase business in the first half of 2006 was another successful step in the Bourbon growth plan", said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jacques de Chateauvieux.
Pakistan Introduces Submarine
Pakistan’s navy inducted its first locally built submarine in an effort to bolster its marine force, according to an AP report. Pakistan has already built two Agosta submarines with help from France…
MidEast Crude Rises
Oil traders and refiners yesterday were scrambling to move prompt crude oil and product supplies from Asia to the US West Coast, anticipating tighter markets with…
IMO to Help Coordinate MidEast Oil Spill Clean Up
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is to collaborate in efforts to mount a coordinated response from UN agencies and other concerned parties, including regional Governments…
CVN 78 Ship Specifications Certified
The CVN 78 ship specifications were certified at a Senior Stakeholder Board/Executive Steering Group meeting held recently, after 12 months of specification writing…
ST1 to Reduce Availability Costs for Los Angeles Class Subs
Submarine Team One (ST1), a cross-organizational group charged with providing permanent improvement in cost savings and performance to submarine depot availabilities…
Port of LA Makes $6m Available for Projects
The Port of Los Angeles is making $6m available for projects that reduce air pollution generated by Port operations. The funding is a component of the 2006-2007…
Trinidad Pilots Train at MSI
During the period 24-27 July MSI Newport conducted Shiphandling training for three Trinidad Pilots for the Point Fortin LNG Terminal. Captain Bill Mackay was the Instructor/Facilitator.
Donjon Marine Removes Grounded Vessels
Donjon removed the Navy research vessel Shadwell from Mobile Bay, after it was grounded as a result of the recent hurricanes. Donjon Marine, Co., Inc., recently…
Firms Seek Port Grants
Many companies are competing for more than $168 million in U.S. government grants for port security. Logistics Online reported. Many of the competing firms will…
Iraq Navy to Buy Boats
Iraq's new navy plans to get 21 new boats over the next two years as it prepares to take over the security of offshore oil terminals, the main gateway for the country's petroleum exports…
Barge Damaged on Maiden Voyage
The Eva Joan, the newest barge of Petaluma sand and gravel importer Landing Way Depot, remains stuck in San Francisco Bay after suffering damage July 4, according to the Petaluma Argus-Courier.
Todd Shipyards Wins $11m Contract
Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp., Seattle Division, Seattle Wash., won an estimated $10,949,272 award fee/performance fee modification under previously awarded contract…
ConRo Vessel to be Launched
On Friday, August 11, 2006, the first of two Con-Ro vessels for the Belgium customer Cobelfret will be launched by Flensburg. Delivery is planned for November 2006.
Rickmers-Linie Adds Ships to Middle East/India Service
Rickmers-Linie, Hamburg, signed a long-term chartering agreement with Samudera Indonesia, Jakarta, securing additional modern capacity to complement its existing…
Kongsberg Maritime Debuts “Portable Classrooms”
Kongsberg Maritime has developed a new way to train its customers wherever they are in the world: the 'Portable Classroom', intended to be used at customer sites…
Containerships Christened at HDW-Gaarden
On July 28, two containerships were christened Rio Adour and Rio Ardeche at ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems’ HDW-Gaarden in Kiel. Both ships were ordered by MPC Münchmeyer Petersen Steamship GmbH & Co.
Documentary Planned on SS United States
Reston, Virginia based company, Rock Creek Productions, Inc. is producing a historical documentary entitled The Big U. The film focuses on the life and times of…
