PMI Develops Z-Drive Tug Handling Program
The Pacific Maritime Institute, in partnership with Captain Jeff Slesinger, has developed and implemented a three-phase Z-drive Tug Handling Program. The program…
Chief Engineers Plead Guilty to Concealing Pollution
The chief engineers of two American-flagged car-carrier ships based in Baltimore have pleaded guilty to criminal charges related to the deliberate discharge of oil…
Limited Brands Honors MOL
Limited Logistic Services, the transportation arm of specialty retailer, Limited Brands, has presented MOL its ocean carrier 2006 Distinguished Service Provider award.
Hyundai Mipo Expands Navy Yard contract
A South Korean shipbuilder said that it will be building additional tankers and container ships at the old Philadelphia Navy Yard. The parent of Aker Philadelphia Shipyard Inc.
Höegh LNG and Mitsui OSK Lines Confirm LNG Re-gasification Vessels
Höegh LNG and Mitsui OSK Lines, Ltd. (MOL) confirm the signing of long term time charter parties for two Shuttle and Regasification Vessels (SRV) with SUEZ LNG Trading SA.
Mische Appointed as VP, Alliance Navigation
Robert W. Mische, formerly General Manager Logistics, Höegh Autoliners Inc., has been appointed Vice President, Alliance Navigation LLC responsible for the carriage of U.S. government impelled cargo.
Washington State – Oil Transfer Requirement Training
Washington companies and operators that transfer oil over water to non-recreational vessels got some unanticipated help this month on successfully complying with…
Three Shipping Companies Indicted for Dumping Oily Waste
The U.S. Department of Justice said that three shipping companies have been indicted for various federal offenses relating to the alleged dumping of oily waste,…
Omega Takes Delivery of Tanker
Omega Navigation Enterprises, Inc. a provider of global marine transportation services focusing on product tankers, announced today that it has taken delivery from STX Shipbuilding Co.…
Mische Appointed as VP, Alliance Navigation
Robert W. Mische, formerly General Manager Logistics, Höegh Autoliners Inc., has been appointed Vice President, Alliance Navigation LLC responsible for the carriage of U.S. government impelled cargo.
CMD Out of the Blocks
CSSC-MES Diesel Co. Ltd. (CMD), the newly established engine manufacturer, has filled its order books in record time with orders for a striking 61 large-bore, low-speed diesel engines.
Shanghai Office Moves to Caterpillar Marine Center
Marine Power Systems in Shanghai, P. Road. Caterpillar’s marine dealer for Eastern China. Marine Center building. 25th floor, the top floor of the building, offering…
This Day in Naval History - March 29
1954 - Carrier aircraft began reconnaissance near Dien Bien Phu, Indochina. 1960 - The first fully-integrated fleet ballistic missile is launched from USS Observation Island (AGM 23).
First Ship Completes Second ULTRA-S
Sailors aboard USS Milius (DDG 69) completed their second Unit Level Training Assessment-Sustainment (ULTRA-S) on March 14. All U.S. Navy surface ships are familiar…
“Underway” Training Prepares Crew For Sea
By Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class James R. Sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) are participating in shipwide exercises beginning March 20, which…
Aker Yards and MSC Signed Cruise Ship Contract
Aker Yards has signed a contract with MSC Cruises to build a 4th MSC Musica Class Cruise ship. The MSC Magnifica will be built at Aker Yards, Saint-Nazaire and delivered in 2010.
Coast Guard Helping Stuck Ship Back into Shipping Channel
Coast Guard crews are working to get a freighter ship unstuck after it lost power and ran aground near the central span of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. The bridge…
Mercy Ships to Launch Hospital Ship Allie Martin
Mercy Ships Ministries is preparing to expand its fleet of hospital ships — an expansion the founder of the ministry says will permit Mercy Ships to have an even…
Azerbaijan to Double Oil Production
Azerbaijan plans to double its oil output by 2010, the country's energy minister said Wednesday. Azeri Energy Minister Natiq Aliyev said the Caspian nation's crude production…
Golar LNG Limited Enters Joint Venture Agreement
Golar LNG Limited signed a share purchase agreement with OLT Energy Toscana SpA in November 2006 for the acquisition of 20% of shares in OLT Offshore LNG Toscana SpA (OLT-O).
