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…
Hornbeck Offshore Announces Second Quarter 2007 Results
Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007. Second quarter 2007 revenues were $75.1 million, up 6.2% from $70.7…
AVEVA Names Tam as VP, Sales
AVEVA a supplier of engineering IT systems for the plant and marine industries, announced that Hanno Tam has been appointed to the position of Vice President of Sales for AVEVA Americas.
Manitowoc Completes Senior Subordinated Notes Redemption
The Manitowoc Company announced that it has completed the previously announced redemption of its 10.5% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012. The call premium paid…
Iveco Motors, Now FPT of North America
The company formerly named Iveco Motors of North America, Inc., proudly announces its new brand name, Fiat Powertrain Technologies of North America (hereinafter referred to as FPT NA)…
Saipem Awarded Concrete Mattress Installation
Saipem America has been awarded the pre-crossing mattresses installation of the 20 in. Shenzi Oil Export Pipeline Project by Enterprise Field Services, LLC. The…
House Passes WRDA Bill
Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI ) commended the bipartisan approval last night by the U.S. House of Representatives of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The…
Solstad Offshore Installs Autoload Onboard Stability
Autoship Systems Corporation (ASC) announced that their Norwegian Dealer, Coastdesign, Norway (CDN), has received 10 new orders from Solstad Offshore ASA for Autoload onboard stability software.
NYKLauritzenCool to be Renamed NYKCool
J. Lauritzen A/S and NYK Reefers Limited (a wholly subsidiary of NYK Line) announced that NYK Reefers Limited has acquired the 50% shares of NYKLauritzenCool AB…
Shell Sells some Norwegian Assets
A/S Norske Shell announced that the company has entered into an agreement with E.ON Ruhrgas Norge AS to sell its 28% equity interests in the undeveloped Skarv and Idun fields for US$ 893 million.
Keppel Opens Nantong Shipyard
Unveiling the sculpture, Soaring with the Can Do spirit, to commemorate the inauguration of Keppel Nantong Shipyard are Mr Luo Yi Min, Party Secretary of Communist…
