Aker Kvaerner Opens Subsea Manufacturing Center in Malaysia
Aker Kvaerner's multi-million dollar integrated subsea oil and gas centre in Malaysia was officially opened today, marking the successful conclusion of an ultra…
Phoenix International Purchases 3 More Schilling UHD ROVs
Schilling Robotics, will supply Phoenix International with three additional Ultra Heavy Duty (UHD) ROV systems in 2007 and 2008. All three systems will feature 200…
Repair Job Underway at Victoria Shipyard
The Times Colonist reported that repairs started at Victoria Shipyards on a platform used to propel commercial satellites into orbit. The Odyssey Launch Platform…
Havila Shipping Orders New PSV
CD. The vessel is developed by Havyard Maritime in close cooperation with Havila Shipping ASA. The vessel has a length of 262 ft. In order to meet environmental…
ECRC Celebrates Flag Day
Expeditionary Combat Readiness Center (ECRC) raised the American flag for the first time during a ceremony held at ECRC headquarters, Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, on Flag Day, June 14.
Navy Unveils Newest Ship Navigation, Bridge Simulator
Chief Quartermaster Scott Ramsey and Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Cliff Monroe, both assigned to Afloat Training Group Middle Pacific (ATG MIDPAC), man the lee helm…
Juneau Focuses On Protecting Great Barrier Reef
By Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Michael D. Kennedy, Fleet Public Affairs Center Det. In preparation for Talisman Saber 2007 (TS07), Sailors and embarked…
Buss Shipping Orders Rutter VDRs
Rutter Technologies said that together with its German dealer and service agent, Pro Nautas B.V. it will deliver 50 Voyage Data Recorders (VDR) to the Buss Shipping Group.
The General Slocum Casualty
On June 15, 1904, fire broke out on the excursion vessel General Slocum in New York Harbor. The vessel was carrying over 1,300 passengers on an excursion from Manhattan to Long Island Sound.
Harley Marine's Tier 2 Repower
As of January 2007 all new-built vessels for service in US waters are required to be powered with engines that meet the US Environmental Protection Agency's Tier 2 emission standards.
Canada – New Marine Personnel Regulations
Transport Canada has issued new regulations to modernize the certification system for Canadian seafarers and harmonize their working conditions with international labor standards.
UASC Equips Fleet with Iridium Systems
United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) is installing Iridium satellite terminals on 29 ships, as well as at its home office in Dubai, U.A.E. in a move to reduce monthly satellite communication costs.
Panama Canal Modifies Dry Excavation Tender for Expansion
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has modified the tender for the dry excavation of the new Pacific Locks access channel and extended the bid submission date to July 6, 2007.
Jiangsu Eastern Shipyard Wins $61m contract in Indonesia
Chinese shipbuilding company Jiangsu Eastern Shipyard has been awarded a contract to build two oil tankers worth 61.49 million U.S. Jiangsu is expected to deliver the two tankers in July 2010.
EBDG to Design DP2 Well Stimulation Vessel
The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation of India has contracted with Elliott Bay Design Group to provide consultancy for the design, construction and delivery of a 110m…
Safety Board Determines Cause of 2006 Barge Fire
The National Transportation Safety Board determined that the failure of Athena Construction to require its crews to pin mooring spuds securely in place on its…
Todd Pacific, Martinac and Nicols Brothers to Submit Joint Proposal to WSF
Todd Shipyards Corporation announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation has reached an agreement with J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp.
RTM STAR Center First US institution Certified to SIGTTO LNG Standards
American Bureau of Shipping Consulting (ABS Consulting) has certified RTM STAR Center’s Tankship Liquefied Gases course as meeting all the requirements of the Society…
Cummings, Oberstar Introduce Act to Reform Deepwater
Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, introduced the Integrated Deepwater Program Reform…
Crowley Forms New Technical Services Business Unit
Crowley Maritime Corporation has formed a new non-asset, knowledge-based Technical Services business unit that will bring together the company's vessel construction and naval architecture…
