BC Ferries Signs $45.5m Deal to Build New Ferry
BC Ferries has signed a $45.5m Contract to construct a new intermediate-sized ferry slated for the Saltery Bay-Earls Cove route. Construction of the 125-car, 600 passenger, 328-ft.
Intoxicated Master Banished for Six Months
The US Attorney for the District of Oregon has stated that the master of a foreign vessel pleaded guilty operating a motor vessel while under the influence of alcohol.
EU-Wide Policy Proposals Launched
The European Fisheries Commissioner is in Dublin tp launch proposals for a new Europe-wide maritime policy. If the plans are approved, Ireland would have to adopt new policies on fishing…
Petrobras: Deep Offshore Wells a New Frontier
Bloomberg reported that Petroleo Brasileiro SA, Brazil's state- controlled oil company, opened a new exploration frontier with the discovery of oil beneath more…
Senate Reaches Deal on Offshore Drilling
Senators who want to open new areas of the Gulf of Mexico to oil and gas production heralded came to a compromise. The agreement was supported by a key Florida senator…
Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2006
President Bush has signed into law the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2006 (H.R. 889). (7) Application of the oil spill response plan requirement to nontank vessels has been clarified.
Houston Changes Captain of Port
A Change of Command ceremony for Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston is scheduled for July 14. The event will take place at United Way Community Center in Houston.
BP & Maersk Oil Approve Front End
BP and its partner, Maersk Oil North Sea UK Limited, announced the approval of FEED (Front End Engineering and Design) for the Harding Area Gas Project. This is…
Troubled Yard Ordered to Hand Over Ship
It has been reported that the shipbuilder Swan Hunter will be ordered to hand over its last remaining warship - which will then be completed at a rival yard in Scotland.
Another Ship to Leave Ghost Fleet
The Daily Press has reported that MarAd is scheduled to tow away another obsolete ship from the James River Reserve Fleet, which sits off the coast of Newport News, Va.
Experts Confirm Sunken Sub is USS Lagarto
A plaque placed on the aft capstan of the wreckage in the Gulf of Thailand believed to be that of World War II submarine USS Lagarto (SS 371) is seen in this screen grab of video. U.S.
Genco Shipping to Acquire Drybulk Vessels
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited announced that the it has agreed to acquire three drybulk vessels from affiliates of Franco Compania Naviera S.A., for an aggregate purchase price of $81.25 million.
Aker Philly Delivers Containership to Matson
Matson Navigation Company, Inc. announced that its newest containership, MV Maunalei, has been delivered to the company by Aker Philadelphia Shipyard. The delivery…
San Francisco Aims to Reduce Ship Emissions
San Francisco officials said on Tuesday they plan to set up a dockside power system that will supply electricity to cruise ships and reduce harmful diesel fuel emissions…
Spirit III Sale Reaps $27M
The TT-Line has sold the Spirit III for up to $20m more than it paid for the ship in 2003. But with cost of modification work done to make the ship suitable for Bass Strait…
Sunken B.C. Ferry Report to be Released September
The Transportation Safety Board hopes to have its final report on the sinking of the B.C. Ferries vessel Queen of the North ready by September, the National Union…
Oil, Gas Discovery in Bohai Bay
The China National Offshore Oil Company Limited (CNOOC Ltd.) announced on July 11 that its wildcat Luda (LD) 6-2-1 drilled independently in the Bohai Bay hit a new discovery.
Asry Wins $13m Contract
According to reports, Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (Asry) has been awarded a major contract from National Drilling Company (NDC), in Abu Dhabi, for…
Raytheon Gets $72.8M Navy Contract
The AP reported that military contractor Raytheon Co. said it got a $72.8m contract from the U.S. Navy to provide the Royal Australian Navy with radar equipment.
Seaspan Corp. Announces Delivery of New Vessel
Seaspan Corporation announced the delivery of its 17th contracted vessel, the Lahore Express. The 4250 TEU vessel, which was built by Samsung Heavy Industries Co.
