WQIS Introduces Policy Form 2007
Government regulations, environmental changes and an increasingly difficult business climate make it impossible to keep doing business as usual. Recognizing the need for change…
Teekay and Torm Complete Tender Offer for Shares of OMI
Teekay Corporation and A/S Dampskibsselskabet TORM announced the completion of the tender offer by their jointly owned subsidiary, Omaha, Inc., for the outstanding…
Peter Döhle Purchases S-VDR 5000 Upgrades
Offshore Systems Ltd. shipping group, Hamburg, Germany. upgrades to their ECPINS (ECDIS) systems. Three additional S-VDR 5000 systems will be purchased in the near future.
Ship Systems Awarded Contract Modification
The U.S. Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation Ship Systems a contract modification of approximately $191.1m to the existing contract calling for construction…
Two Tugs Christened in Germany
Kotug International BV said that the last two out of a series of four Rotortugs have been christened by Kotug International BV during a small ceremony in the port of Hamburg last weekend.
Senator Collins to Receive Bateman Award
The American Shipbuilding Association (ASA) announced that Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) is the 2007 recipient of the Herbert H. Bateman Award. This award will be presented on Wednesday…
Golden Ocean Announces Vessel Sales
Golden Ocean Group Limited has agreed to get released from the bare boat agreements for the two 1990 built Panamax vessels M/V Golden Glory and M/V Golden Gem against…
Almar Builds RIBs for Port of Spain, Trinidad Pilots
The Trinidad pilots' boats were the result of close cooperation between the pilots and Almar, which has built over 50 RIBS for commercial use. The boats have numerous…
Lifeboat on Standby for Acid Tanker
A lifeboat had to be put on standby after a bulk tanker carrying more than 5,000 tons of sulphuric acid was left drifting near Orkney, according to the BBC. The…
Euroseas to Purchase Containership
Euroseas Ltd., an owner and operator of drybulk carriers, container ship and multipurpose vessels and provider of seaborne transportation for dry bulk and containerized cargoes…
Transas Completes Upgrade at Navy Test Facility
Transas USA has completed the commissioning of an upgrade of the shore based monitoring system for the United States Navy at their test facility, located in South Florida.
Eimskip Adds Refeer to Fleet
Eimskip-CTG in Norway, has received its third newbuilt refeer vessel in 18 months. The vessel is built at Myklebust Verft AS in Norway. The new reefer vessel is a combined reefer and container vessel.
Pearl Harbor Shipyard Earns OSHA VPP 'Star'
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) gave final approval May 31 for Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard to participate as a "Star" in its Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP).
Severn Trent Acquires Quay
Severn Trent Services has announced the acquisition of the business of Quay Technologies Ltd. of Berks, United Kingdom, manufacturers of a proprietary ultraviolet…
USNS Bridge Completes UNREPS with 9 Ships in Persian Gulf
By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joshua Cassatt, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/Commander, U.S. USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) conducted underway replenishments with nine U.S.
This Day in Naval History - June 6
1944 - In Operation Overlord, Allied invasion fleet (more than 2,700 ships and craft) land troops on Normandy beaches, the largest amphibious landing in history.
Scan Med to Call Piraeus
Maersk Line announced a new direct service between North Europe and Piraeus (Greece). The company will include Piraeus in its Scan Med service. The new rotation will be Gothenburg (Sweden)…
Teekay Offshore Acquires Ships
Teekay Offshore Partners L.P. agreed to acquire interests in two double-hull shuttle tankers for $160 million from Teekay Corporation (Teekay), the parent of its general partner.
Northrop Grumman Gets $191M for DDG1000
Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, Pascagoula, Miss., is being awarded a $191,119,037 cost-reimbursement type modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-06…
Midway Demonstrated Carrier Importance
In the late spring of 1942, a Japanese carrier strike force launched more than 100 planes from the northwest to conduct an air attack on the U.S. military at Midway…
