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).
Plans for Shipbuilding Industrial Park in Thuy Nguyen District
The government of northern port city of Hai Phong on Thursday unveiled a detailed plan to develop a $49 million shipbuilding industrial park in Thuy Nguyen district.
Rolls-Royce Selected to Power New Navy Destroyer
Rolls-Royce will supply the U.S. Navy’s surface combatant ship with the world’s most powerful marine gas turbine. Four MT30 gas turbine generator sets will be supplied…
Pemex Deepwater Gas Field May Begin Output in 2013
Petroleos Mexicanos, the third- biggest oil supplier to the U.S., may begin production by 2013 or 2014 at the natural-gas field Lakach in the Gulf of Mexico, Bloomberg reported.
NTSB Celebrates 40 Years
The National Transportation Safety Board reaches its 40th anniversary on April 1. The NTSB opened its doors April 1, 1967. On that day, the Bureau of Safety was…
Maryland Coast Guard Station Wins Award
The crew of Coast Guard Station Oxford, Md., recieved the Sumner I. Kimball Award for superior readiness Tuesday. Coast Guard Captains Neil Buschman, Fifth District chief of staff, and Brian D.
Aker American Shipping Signs Agreement With Hyundai Mipo
agreement with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. Ltd. relationship to include additional tankers as well as containerships. shipbuilder. Philadelphia. Shipholding Group, Inc.
Singapore to Build Command Center for Maritime Security
According to the AP, Singapore is building a joint command center that will house three maritime groups under one roof to increase coordination against threats at sea…
STX Shipbuilding wins $468m Order
STX Shipbuilding Co. said Wednesday it had secured a $468m order to build six bulk carriers from a Greek shipping company. The order calls for STX Shipbuilding to…
