Strategy Announces Maritime Construction Claims Division
environmental claims consulting firm, announced the creation of their new Maritime Construction Claims division to be led by Geoffrey Stokoe. Mr. Stokoe has over 40 years experience in the Ports…
Governor Schwarzenegger Disapproves BHP Deepwater Port License
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger issued his formal disapproval to United States Maritime Administrator Sean T. Connaughton for the licensing of the BHP…
AAPA Lauds House Appropriations Subcommittee
Responding to the inclusion of $400 million for port security grants in the mark-up of the fiscal 2008 Homeland Security Appropriations bill last Friday, American…
Shipyard Group Eyes Expansion
A group of domestic shipyard operators belonging to the Metro Manila Shipyard Association, Inc. (MMSAI) is eyeing this premier Freeport zone as the site for its…
Pearson Yachts Completes Hull 100
First christened in September 2001, True North by Pearson Yachts completed hull number 100 on May 5th. Delivery is planned for July of this year, and marks a large milestone for Pearson.
Palmer Johnson Opens New Office
According to reports, Palmer Johnson has opened the Isle of Wight office, and megayacht production could start soon. The design and engineering team opened the office at Venture Quays, East Cowes.
"Ike", Anzio Aid Stranded Vessel
Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) and Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) conduct a fueling at sea (FAS). By…
Maitland Receives Honorary Doctorate
Clay Maitland (right), a managing partner of International Registries, Inc.(IRI), after the recent ceremony in which an honourary doctorate of letters was conferred…
KDA Naval Systems Opens in U.S.
With the appointment of Eric Levitt as Director of Sales and Marketing (US), Kongsberg Defense and Aerospace, Naval Systems has opened a business development office in the U.S.
Liberty of the Seas Officially Named in Ceremony
With a dramatic smash of the champagne bottle against its brand new hull, Royal Caribbean International’s 21st cruise ship, Liberty of the Seas, was officially named…
Trinity Yachts to Acquire IYC
Trinity Yachts, LLC (Trinity) and International Yacht Collection (IYC) have announced today that they have signed a Letter of Intent for Trinity to acquire IYC.
Cutty Sark Fire Described as Tragic
He continues: “The news of the damage to the Cutty Sark this morning is obviously tragic. She is an iconic symbol of our great maritime trading past. From what we hear…
GAC Acquires Majority Stake in Norway’s Ole R Olsen AS
The GAC Group has acquired an 80 percent stake in Ole R Olsen AS (ORO) Norway’s oldest shipping agency. This follows a strong and positive half-year strategic alliance between GAC and ORO.
Grand Alliance’s New Service Concept
requirements even more effectively. The East Coast South (ECS) and East Coast North(ECN) will be reconfigured to offer more diverse loading options and optimal transit time from South…
Charter Boat Captain Sentenced
Richard J. An Oregon charter fishing boat captain was sentenced to 6 years imprisonment today in federal court in Portland. Richard J. Oba, of Winchester Bay, was…
Celebrity Cruises Orders Fourth Solstice-Class Ship
The stars aligned for Celebrity Cruises today, as the line confirmed its order for a fourth Solstice-class cruise ship. The new vessel will enter service in Fall 2011…
Rear Adm. Masso Takes Over as Head of Personnel Command
Rear Adm. Edward Masso relieved Rear Adm. David A. Gove as commander of Navy Personnel Command (NPC) and deputy chief of Naval Personnel (CNP) in a change of command ceremony May 17.
Quintana Announces Sale by FR X Offshore, and Resignation
Quintana Maritime Limited announced that FR X Offshore, L.P. sold 2,000,000 shares of Quintana's common stock and that Joseph R. Edwards, who is affiliated with FR X Offshore…
