Fincantieri Chooses SimEnterprise Solutions
MSC.Software said that Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani S.p.Ahas adopted and will standardize on the company's new SimEnterprise technology across all company…
Quintana Maritime Reports 2Q 2007 Results
Quintana Maritime Limited said its operating and financial results for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2007. · Secured almost $700 million in expected…
Bollinger Delivers Bourchard Barge
The Bollinger built 35,000 BBL tank barge B. No 231 sails past the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge entering New York Harbor as the latest addition to the growing OPA’90…
Incat Delivers Natchan Rera
The first of Incat’s landmark 367 ft. Wave Piercing Catamarans, Natchan Rera, has been delivered to Higashi Nihon Ferry and is currently on her delivery voyage to Japan.
GL Announces Managment Changes
Rainer Schöndube, Member of the Executive Board at Germanischer Lloyd AG, will resign from office leaving the management on September 300. He will, however, stay…
Trinity and SeaKeepers Society Team Up
Trinity Yachts, announced they have agreed to donate the fabrication and installation of the structural foundation, including the through-hull fittings, to allow…
Coast Guard to Conduct Rescue Exercise
The U.S. Coast Guard, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) and the U.S. Virgin Islands Government are working together to coordinate a one-day full-scale Caribbean Mass Rescue…
Korean Shipbuilders Secure $30b in Orders in 1st Half
South Korean shipbuilders have secured orders worth some $33.2b in the first half of the year. According to Korea’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy, domestic…
Japan to Finance Dismantling of Subs
Novosti reported that Japan will finance the scrapping of three Russian nuclear submarines decommissioned from the Pacific Fleet under a joint project with Russia…
Napoli Towed Away for Recycling
The BBC reported that salvagers are preparing to tow part of the stricken cargo ship MSC Napoli from Devon to Belfast for recycling. The damaged ship, which was beached off Sidmouth in January…
New Vessels for FESCO to be Built in China
A series of new vessels will be built in China for the Far-Eastern Shipping Company (FESCO). According to reports, the contract on building of four bulk carriers…
Northrop Grumman to Supply IBS for Genesis
Northrop Grumman Corporation has been selected to supply integrated bridge systems (IBS) for Royal Caribbean’s Genesis Project shipbuilding program. Northrop Grumman’s…
Navy to Help Recovery Effort in Minnesota Bridge Collapse
Navy divers will aid in recovery efforts at the site of the Aug. 1 bridge collapse in Minneapolis, Defense Department officials said Aug. Defense Secretary Robert M.
Senate Confirms Mullen, Cartwright for Top Military Positions
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen and Commander, U.S. Strategic Command, Gen. James E. Cartwright greet Sen. Joseph Lieberman, Sen. Jack Reed and Sen.
EMS, Eletson Sign Training Agreement
Eletson Officers for LPG Trade. The agreement involves a two-year Training Program run by EMS Ship Management and its affiliate EMS Crew Management onboard the LPG Carriers managed by them…
Bisso Launches New Tug
Bisso Marine used the 700 ton capacity D/B Cappy Bisso to lift a new 635 ton tug Z-Drive Tractor tug. The draft of the tug was too deep to be launched in Houma, LA at the Main Iron Works shipyard…
Northrop Grumman Onboard for RCL's Genesis Ships
Northrop Grumman Corporation was selected to supply integrated bridge systems (IBS) for Royal Caribbean’s Genesis Project shipbuilding program. Northrop Grumman’s…
This Day in Naval History - Aug. 07
1782 - Badge of Military Merit (Purple Heart) established. Islands, in first U.S. land offensive of World War II. 1964 - Gulf of Tonkin Resolution passed by Congress. Web site at www.history.navy.mil.
IBIA Warning on Misleading SECA 2 Advice
The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) has moved quickly to dispel certain misconceptions circulating within the market concerning the circumstances…
Stowaway Focal Point set up at the IMO
The IMO has established a Stowaway Focal Point within the IMO's Maritime Safety Division as a result of the INTERCARGO/INTERTANKO submission to the IMO Facilitation Committee.
