IMO – Mandatory Ship Reporting Systems
The IMO issued a circular regarding one new mandatory ship reporting system and amendments to two current systems. The new system is in the Galapagos Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA).
MarAd Update
The Maritime Administration (MarAd) is seeking comments regarding development of programs to maximize utilization and availability of US vessels and qualified US…
Seadrill Secures Contract for West Hercules
Seadrill has been awarded a contract by Husky Oil China Ltd. on the Chinese continental slope for the deepwater semi-submersible drilling rig West Hercules. The…
ACL Announces Cash Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation
American Commercial Lines Inc. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, American Commercial Lines has commenced a cash tender offer and consent solicitation for…
Fairbanks Morse Engine Expands Engine Portfolio
Fairbanks Morse Engine, an EnPro Industries company, expanded its engine portfolio by announcing the addition of the Fairbanks Morse FM-MAN 28/33D. Available in 12…
Kahlenberg Acquires Airchime Marine and Industrial Product Lines
Kahlenberg Brothers Company of Two Rivers, Wisconsin, purchased the Marine and Industrial divisions of Airchime Manufacturing Co., Ltd. of Langley, B.C., Canada.
Delivery of Stena Poseidon
The product tanker Stena Poseidon has been delivered from Brodosplit Shipyard in Split. The Stena Poseidon is jointly owned by Concordia Maritime and Neste Oil on…
RINA Classes New Megayacht
Classification society RINA has classed the first of Sunseeker's new 121-ft. megayachts. build in Sunseeker's history. The new 121 ft. is the largest semi-custom…
National/Naval Ice Center Celebrates 30 Years of Interagency Cooperation
In a new era of increased interagency cooperation, the National/Naval Ice Center (NIC), in Suitland, Md., is celebrating a partnership that has been working successfully for over 30 years.
USS John C. Stennis Deploys with Carrier Strike Group 3
USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Sailors said goodbye to their family members and friends Jan. 16, as the ship departed Naval Base Kitsap Bremerton for San Diego to onload Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9.
Judgement Pronounced in Dispute
After a dispute lasting several years, a court in London has ordered Concordia Maritime to pay $3.6m to a subsidiary of the Halliburton group in the US. Concordia…
BIMCO to Hold Tanker Seminar
BIMCO will hold a tanker seminar on March 6-7 in collaboration with the Dubai Shipping Agents Association. BIMCO Courses has, for the last 21 years, staged a large number of courses and seminars.
Germanischer Lloyd Restructures Maritime Services
Germanischer Lloyd has restructured its Maritime Services. the classification society has optimized its workflows. 2007, the Maritime Services will be subdivided into the divisions Fleet in Service…
Merrimac Awarded Order For Military Satellite
Merrimac Industries, Inc. for $430,000 to supply several Multi-Mix Microtechnology products a military communications satellite program. improve communications for mobile U.S. forces.
Jones Act – State and Federal Proceedings
In an unpublished decision, the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that it is inappropriate to dismiss an employer’s federal court action against an…
SeaArk Marine Announces Promotion
Willie Brennon was promoted to Manufacturing Manager of SeaArk Marine, Inc. on December 1st, 2006. Mr. Brennon is a 30 year veteran of the company, most recently…
Philippine Govt Seeks Expansion of RoRo Facility
The Philippine government seeks to boost the fleet of RoRo vessels to cover unserved routes throughout the country, according to the Maritime Industry Authority.
U.S. Labor Seeks Ban on Some Foreign Ship Parts
The Metal Trades Department of the AFL-CIO has sued the U.S. Coast Guard over allowing domestic shipyards to use preassembled foreign ship parts and engines, Ron Ault…
Oil, Gas Industry Push Deeper
The oil and gas expanded the offshore drilling frontier in the Gulf of Mexico. Already one of the most explored basins in the world, the Gulf of Mexico’s deepest…
Shipbuilders Exports to Increase in 2007
According to reports, Korean shipbuilders are forecast to enjoy an 18 percent increase in exports this year because of strong demand for high-priced ships and other products.
