Dryships to Purchase Eight Drybulk Vessels
quarter of 2007. rate of $27,000. quarter of 2007. quarter of 2008. • Three 180,000 dwt Capesize bulk carriers under construction in S. the second and fourth quarters…
Excel Maritime Announces 2Q Results
owner and operator of dry bulk carriers and a provider of worldwide seaborne transportation services for dry bulk cargoes, announced today that on Monday, August 13…
Lloyd's Register's King to Retire
Lloyd’s Register announces the retirement of J. Rod King, Global Floating Offshore Installation (FOI) Business Manager. Mr. King has elected to take early retirement…
Panama Canal Authority Releases Q3 Metrics
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) released third quarter (Q3) operational metrics for fiscal year 2007. Canal Waters Time (CWT), the average time it takes a vessel…
Aker Kvaerner Awarded contracts for Arctic Shuttle Tankers
Aker Kvaerner has been awarded contracts from Russian Admirality Shipyards to supply equipment for two shuttle tankers destined to operate in Arctic waters. The…
Ship Sinks after Collision with Platform
is underway after a cargo ship collided with a gas platform in the North Sea and then sank. The vessel, the Jork, struck the unmanned Viking Echo platform 40 miles north-east of Cromer, Norfolk.
Yacht Charters in Hawaii
One of the often overlooked ways to enjoy a vacation to Hawaii is to charter a luxury yacht for a private cruise. There are many options for boat rentals in Hawaii…
Anderson Nominated for FMC Commissioner
The President intends to nominate A. Paul Anderson, of Florida, to be a Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission, for the remainder of a five-year term expiring 06/30/12…
ADSB Wins Refit Contract
Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) has signed a contract with Bahrain’s Ministry of the Interior. The contract, for the refit of ten coast guard patrol boats, marks…
Keppel Secures Contracts
Keppel Singmarine Pte Ltd (Keppel Singmarine), a wholly owned subsidiary of Keppel Offshore & Marine Limited (Keppel O&M), has secured a repeat contract from Greatship…
