Chinese Port Upgrades Deep Channel
A channel at China's Ningbo-Zhoushan Port is being deepened to allow 300,000-ton ships, Xinhua reported. The government is investing in dredging the Xiazhimen channel to 73.8 ft.
Tugboat to be Christened in Montreal
On Thursday, June 21, the Ocean Group, a harbor towing company in Quebec, will christen its new tugboat, the Océan Raymond Lemay, named in honor of one of the most…
Hawaii Superferry Delivered with GL Class
Alakai, the high speed ferry classed by Germanischer Lloyd, has been delivered from its builder Austal USA to Hawaii Superferry. A second US flagged vehicle-and…
Hornbeck Orders Multipurpose Offshore Construction Vessel
contract for the design and construction of a multi purpose offshore support vessel for Hornbeck Offshore Services LLC from Covington in Louisiana United States.
Crowley Names Taylor VP
Crowley Maritime Corporation announced today that Capt. Bill Taylor has been promoted to vice president of bulk petroleum and chemical transportation and will manage…
Coast Guard Seeks Mariner Feedback
The U.S. Coast Guard announced that its Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee has established a mechanism to provide ongoing feedback on the mariner licensing…
Vinashin Launches Freighters
Vietnamese shipbuilder, the state-run Vinashin, delivered Tuesday two 53,000 ton container ships to the UK’s Graig Investment. The 623-ft. vessels were built by…
Chiquita Completes Sale of Ships
Chiquita Brands International, Inc. has completed the previously announced sale of its 12 refrigerated cargo vessels for $227m. The cash proceeds from the transaction…
Lake Charles Pilots Orders Boat
The Lake Charles Pilots, which operates on the Calcasieu ship channel in southwestern Louisiana, has ordered its third pilot boat from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation.
Bill Introduced on Vessel Hull Design Protection
Senator Leahy (D-VT) introduced a bill (S.
APL Exec: Collaboration is Key
The freight transport industry must collaborate to combat mounting congestion challenges and use a collective voice to move the issue up both public and governmental agendas…
Maersk Wins Shipping Line of the Year Award
Maersk Line has been awarded shipping line of the year 2007 by International Freighting Weekly (IFW) magazine. The winner was judged by a panel selected from IFW…
NorShipping Logs Successful Week
Nor-Shipping recorded its most successful year ever, in terms of exhibitors, visitors and events. "As a source of strategic inspiration and professional opinion…
Seabee Recognized for Supporting Naval Special Warfare
Secretary of the Navy Donald C. Winter awarded Chief Warrant Officer Mark Bierce, Logistics and Support Unit 2’s Combat Service Support Detachment (CSSD) officer in charge…
Chembulk Tankers Celebrates Launch
Amidst an array of industry supporters, Chembulk Tankers, the 21st Century Chemical Carrier Company, launched the newly formed company at a gathering last week held at the R.
Aker Kvaerner to Deliver Process Tech
Aker Kvaerner has signed a contract for delivery of equipment and modifications to Aker Floating Production's SMART 1 Floating Production Storage Offloading (FPSO) vessel.
Coalition Seeks to Block Alaska Oil, Gas Permit
A coalition of Native tribal governments, commercial fisherman and environmentalists has filed an administrative appeal to block a wastewater discharge permit for…
Cosco and Kawasaki Sign Deal
Cosco Group, China's shipping conglomerate, signed a deal with Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd to build a shipyard in northeast China. Cosco would control 70% of the facility…
CDL to Launch Tugboat
Colombo Dockyards Limited’s (CDL) launch of the Anchor Handling Tug a boat, built for Great Ship (India), is scheduled to take place next week, reported the Daily News.
Knutsen Chooses Electric Power for LNG Ships
Converteam won a contract at Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co. Ltd. in Korea to supply electric power and propulsion systems on board three LNG carriers…
