Grounded Barge Capsized
The barge ITB-260 loaded with 3,324 tons of gravel capsized north of Gig Harbor, Wash., when the tide came in, causing the load of gravel to shift and eventually spill into the water.
Coast Guard Hosts Russian Federal Security Service
Rear Adm. Arthur E. Brooks, Commander Seventeenth Coast Guard District, receives Lt. Gen. A. A. Lebedev, Commander Northeast Border Directorate of the Federal Security Service of Russia…
Coast Guard Investigates Grounding of Bulk Carrier
U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Francisco is investigating the grounding of the 602-ft. Norweigan bulk carrier SPAR LYRA in the San Joaquin River. The SPAR LYRA was…
Horizon Lines Presented Award
Horizon Lines Inc.received Toyota Logistics Excellence Award for Quality in Export Marine for its outstanding quality performance. Specifically noted by Toyota Logistics…
LNG-Fueled Ferries Powered by Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce gas fueled engines power five new ferries that went into service on two routes on the west coast of Norway in January 2007. Norway is dependent on passenger/vehicle…
Bait Barge Operator Tapped at Port of LA
The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners has awarded a five-year contract to San Pedro Bait Company, Inc. to supply live bait in the Port of Los Angeles. The…
AXA Posts Growth in Marine and Aviation Business
The marine and aviation division of AXA Corporate Solutions continued to make substantial progress and grow market share in 2006, the Paris headquarters reports.
Jo Tankers Receives Charges from EU over Alleged Cartel
Norwegian tanker company Jo Tankers has confirmed it has received a statement of objections from the European Commission regarding an antitrust probe into bulk liquid shipping companies.
Donnelly Appointed President, Wärtsilä North America
Frank W. Donnelly has been appointed President, Wärtsilä North America, Inc. He is also continuing as Vice President, Power Plants in Wärtsilä North America. After graduating from Rice University…
Transpetro Inks Orders Tankers
Transpetro, a unit of Brazil's state-run oil firm Petroleo Brasileiro SA, signed contracts worth $866m for the construction of nine new oil tankers. The Rio Naval…
Malta-Registered Ship Engulfed by Flames
The engine room of a Maltese-registered ship transporting chemicals was engulfed by flames off the southwest coast of Ireland, seven and a half miles north of Brandon Head, reported The Irish Times.
NCL Announces Temporary Withdrawal of Pride of Hawai`i
NCL Corporation announced the temporary withdrawal of Pride of Hawai`i from the Hawai`i market effective February 2008. The ship will be deployed to Europe for the…
Collins to Speak At Maine Maritime Commencement
Maine Maritime Academy announced that U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) will address the graduating class at the college’s 64th commencement on May 5. Collins was…
A&B Forms Matson Global Subsidiary
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc., announced the formation of a new subsidiary, Matson Global Distribution Services, to expand its logistics service menu to include warehousing and distribution…
GL Sees 20-25% Revenue Contribution From Maritime Sector
Germanischer Llyod (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd expects the maritime sector to contribute 20 to 25 percent to its turnover in the region. Germanischer Llyod is a provider…
Dubai Drydocks World Established
Dubai World has consolidated its drydocks and maritime business by bringing Dubai Drydocks, Al Jadaf Shipyard, Platinum Yachts FZ and Platinum Yacht Management under…
Regional Components Train Together for Oil Spill Response
From U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. Commander, Navy Region Southwest Asia (CNRSWA), hosted an oil spill response workshop and exercise April 3-5 at Naval Support Activity Bahrain.
USS Bataan Launches, Recovers LCUs
Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Michael Raines signals to the load master of a Landing Craft Utility (LCU) to raise the bow ramp prior to departure from the well deck…
China Takes Steps to Improve Shipbuilding Quality
China will implement its first ever market access regulations for shipbuilding manufacturers from Oct. 1 this year, in order to halt production of low-quality vessels.
Danaos Orders Five Containerships
Danaos Corporation signed shipbuilding contracts for five 3,400 TEU vessels for $300 million with Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction Co., Ltd. These containerships…
