J. Ray McDermott’s Mid-East Lay Barge
Since 1960, J. Ray McDermott's Middle Eastern facility has fabricated and installed over 630 structures, 330,693ST of steel, and has installed over 2,610 miles of pipeline throughout the Arabian Gulf…
Jaya Shipyard to Deliver AHTS
The first Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessel, Sea Cheetah, from Jaya Shipyard in Singapore is expected on February 8. The delivery date is based on the original time schedule.
NS Savannah to Depart Shipyard
The National Historic Landmark vessel, the NS Savannah, which was the United States' first nuclear-powered commercial ship, will be towed from Colonna’s shipyard in Norfolk…
MV Kuper to Start Service Next Month
BC Ferries invited local community leaders onboard the MV Kuper for a special ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome the new BC Ferries vessel to the communities of Chemainus, Thetis and Kuper Islands.
MarAd Launches Transportation Freight Financing Program Website
The Maritime Administration (MarAd,) with the Export-Import Bank, has developed a program to provide added incentives for the commercial public to ship their United…
Artic Shipping Conference to be Held in April
Maritime operations supporting the Arctic region's oil, gas and mineral reserves are poised for vast growth. Bankers, insurers and conservationists will be among…
Spill Secured in Bayou Perot
In the multi agency response and investigation surrounding a spill of medium crude from a damaged wellhead in Bayou Perot, La., the Coast Guard reported that the…
Letter of Intent Signed with Aker Kvaerner on Gjoa Field
Aker Kvaerner has awarded Kongsberg Maritime a Letter of Intent for integrated control systems for safety and process automation on board a semi-submersible production…
Ships to Ease Overcrowding for British Prisons
The British government is in talks to buy two prison ships to ease the current wave of overcrowding, according to the BBC. An RAF camp is also being considered as…
ACL Establishes Environmental Consulting SErvice
American Commercial Lines Inc.has established an environmental and regulatory consulting service to include environmental compliance auditing, regulatory training…
Wärtsilä Wins FP Propeller Order for Bulk Carriers
Wärtsilä has won a Vinashin Shipbuilding Industry Corporation contract to supply fixed pitch (FP) propellers for a series of five bulk carriers under construction for UK-based shipowner Graig Group.
Höegh Autoliners Takes Delivery of New Vessels
Höegh Autolines took delivery of two new Pure Car Truck Carriers in January. Seven new vessels will add capacity to Höegh Autoliners' fleet in 2007. Höegh Delhi…