Maritrans Fleet Utilization Down in 2Q
AP has reported that Maritrans Inc., which operates a fleet of tugs, barges and oil tankers, said preliminary fleet utilization for the second quarter declined to…
Retired USCG Admiral to Head DHS Operations
The Department of Homeland Security has stated that Secretary Michael Chertoff has selected Roger T. Rufe, Jr., Vice Admiral, USCG (ret.) as the next Director of…
Horizon to Increase Hawaii Port Calls and Capacity
The Pacific Business has reported that Horizon Lines, in a bid to increase its market share here, will add one more port call and increase its cargo-carrying capacity…
Online Chart Viewer from NOAA
The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, NOAA, surveys and charts U.S. waters, producing over 1,000 traditional nautical charts 3.4m sq. nautical miles.
Daewoo Wins Orders
According to reports, Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering has said it had won 1.1b dollar in orders to build an oil rig and a drilling ship for Brazilian and U.S. clients.
Vietnam Strives to Become Fourth Largest Shipbuilder
According to reports, the Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Group (Vinashin Group) will exert an all-out effort to make the country the world's fourth largest shipbuilder by 2015.
GNH Purchases Tankers
Gulf Navigation Holding (GNH), a shipping and marine services company, announced on Saturday a $136.1macquisition of six double-hulled tankers. GNH's acquisition of the six product - Gulf Ahmadi…
Ferry Sale to be Completed Soon
According to reports, shipping industry sources have named European company Corsica Ferries as the successful bidder for the Spirit of Tasmania III.. The name of…
Iran’s Oil Industry Facing Shortage of Rigs
According to MNA, given the rise in the oil prices and the growth in the world’s oil drilling activities, Iran’s oil industry is facing a shortage of drilling rigs…
Report: Ferries Remain Vulnerable to Attacks
The Advance reported that while terrorist attacks on Staten Island's bridges would be difficult, experts say, the Staten Island Ferry remains a high-profile, vulnerable target.
GNH to Acquire New Tankers
According to reports, Gulf Navigation Holding (GNH), a shipping and marine services company, announced its Dh500 $136.1m acquisition of six double-hulled tankers.
M/V Taku Rescues Fishing Crew
The M/V Taku rescued the crew of a fishing tender after it had run aground on Gull Island in Lynn Canal early Saturday morning, according to the Alaska Marine Highway System.
Terminal Shut Down after Security Lapse
A cargo terminal on Blount Island, Fla., has resumed operations after being shut down yesterday afternoon by Coast Guard inspectors from Sector Jacksonville for…
USCG Orders Tanker to Anchorage
The US Coast Guard stated that it established a safety zone around a tanker docked in the Port of Los Angeles when it was determined that the inert gas system was inoperative.
TSA, USCG Issue Proposal for TWIC
On May 22, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the US Coast Guard issued their joint 68-page Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for implementation…
Lafarge Dedicates New ATB
Lafarge dedicated a new articulated tug-barge (ATB) on June 5 as the latest addition to its Great Lakes fleet. The Samuel de Champlain tug and Innovation barge were…
Grace Retires from NASSCO
General Dynamics NASSCO announced the retirement of Janice S. Grace, its senior vice president of operations, on June 30. Grace, 55, had served as the shipyard’s…
GE Shipping to Acquire Two New Tankers
Great Eastern Shipping Company Ltd. has ordered two new building Long Range One (LR1) Product tankers from STX Shipbuilding Company Ltd., Korea. Great Eastern said the vessels…
Kristen Orders Tankers From Hyundai Heavy
Kristen Navigation Inc. ordered three oil tankers from South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. for about $234m, Bloomberg reported. The three ships will each have a capacity of 159…
MC Shipping to Buy Two Tankers
MC Shipping Inc. said on July 5 that it plans to buy a pair of 15,360 cu.m., semi-refrigerated liquefied petroleum gas tankers from Germany's Bernhard Schulte Group.
