SCI Orders Tankers
The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd (SCI) has placed orders for four Aframax crude oil tankers and 2 LR-II size product tankers, with Hyundai Heavy Industries, Korea.
Genco Overcomes Contract Challenge
Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd. said it overcame a challenge to a contract award from the U.S. Army worth up to $63.3m. Under the contract Genco will provide operations…
Coast Guard Shuts Down 2 Casino Ships
Two casino cruises from Port Canaveral were temporarily shut down by the Coast Guard, reports said. Inspectors said they found 24 violations during a routine check of the Sun Cruz Casino.
K-Sea Completes Acquisition of Smith Maritime and Sirius Maritime
K-Sea Transportation Partners L.P. has completed the acquisition of Smith Maritime, Ltd. of Honolulu, Hawaii and Sirius Maritime, LLC of Seattle, Wash. President and CEO Timothy J.
Aker Yard to Build Offshore Vessels for Solstad
Aker Yards has entered into contracts with Solstad Offshore ASA for building of one Platform Supply/ ROV Vessel of Aker PSV/ROV 06 CD design and one Offshore Subsea…
Sibu’s Sapor to Deliver Anchor Handler
With a track record in delivery of smaller tugs, Sapor Shipyard of Sibu in Sarawak East Malaysia, is demonstrating an ability to build larger anchor handling tugs…
Sea Launch Leaves Victoria Shipyards
Sea Launch Commander alongside the South jetty at Esquimalt Drydock. The Commander completed routine maintenance while supporting work crews at Victoria Shipyards.
Panama Canal Turns 93
Ninety-three years after its grand opening in 1914, the Panama Canal will mark its anniversary tomorrow by celebrating the successful start of its historic Expansion Program.
Ship Owners to Plead Guilty in Ship Breakup
Owners of a ship that ran aground on an Aleutian Island will plead guilty to illegally discharging its cargo and have agreed to pay a hefty fine, reports said. IMC Shipping Co. Pte. Ltd.
Updated Guidance on Underwater Air Lift Bags Published by IMCA
Updated guidance on ‘Underwater Air Lift Bags’ has been published by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA). It addresses the initial and periodic examination…
MAN Diesel, Harren & Partner Celebrate Order Completion
MAN Diesel SE recently held a small celebration at its works in Augsburg, Germany. The event marked the start of acceptance testing of the final engine of eight…
Dryships to Announce 2Q Results
30, 2007, after the market closes in New York on Tuesday August 21, 2007. 2007, at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Daylight Saving Time (EDT) to discuss the Company’s financial results.
Texas Gov. Authorizes Creation of Houston Ship Channel Security District
Texas Gov. Rick Perry signs House Bill 3011, authorizing creation of the authorizing creation of the Houston Ship Channel Security District. Texas Gov. Rick Perry signed into law House Bill 3011…
STX Shipbuilding Reports Q2 Results
South Korea's STX Shipbuilding Co. said that its second-quarter earnings increased sharply on rising orders to build ships such as oil tankers and container ships…
USS Howard Earns Arleigh Burke Award
By Lt. j.g. Adm. Robert F. Willard, Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, presented the crew of USS Howard (DDG 83) the Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy Award for the U.S. Pacific for 2006 on Aug.
Oil Search and Halliburton Renew Contract
Oil Search Limited and Halliburton have signed an agreement to renew an alliance that was originally formed in 2004. The multimillion-dollar contract covers three years…
ACL Announces $150m Stock Repurchase Program
American Commercial Lines Inc. (ACL) said that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase program of up to $150m. The company completed its previous…
Technip Awarded Contract from Bluewater Industries
Technip has been awarded a contract by Bluewater Industries, Inc. for the flowlines, risers, jumpers and subsea structures for the Mirage field development, in the Gulf of Mexico.
Genco Shipping to Acquire Six Drybulk Vessels
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited announced that it has agreed to acquire six drybulk vessels with an average age of approximately 2 years from affiliates of Evalend Shipping Co. S.A.
Daewoo Wins Contract for Container Vessels
Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. has signed a contract to build four container vessels from Germany. The ships, which can each carry 8,400 standard 20-ft.
