NOAA – National Sea Grant Review Panel
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is soliciting nominations for membership on the National Sea Grant Review Panel. Resumes must be received by September 19. 72 Fed. Reg.
Global Industries Awards Keppel Singmarine Contract
Global Industries has awarded Keppel Singmarine the construction contract for its new pipelay / heavy lift vessel Global 1200. It is the third new build vessel contracted…
Odense to Build Carriers for Carras Hellas Group
Odense Steel Shipyard Ltd. (Odense Staalskibsværft A/S) has concluded contracts with Carras Hellas Group, Greece, for a series of newbuilding Capesize bulk carriers.
Bourbon H1 Net Profit Jumps 90 Percent
Offshore services group Bourbon SA said net profit jumped 90.2 percent to $135.4m in the first half from $71.2m a year ago as both its main businesses achieved strong performances.
Handysize Tug Addresses Niche U.S. Market
TUGZ International, LLC, an owner-charterer of the Z Class, 4,000 hp multipurpose U.S. flag reverse tractor tugs designed by Jensen Maritime Consultants, Seattle…
Vietnam Ship Anchors in U.S. Port
The Vinashin Victory oil tanker owned by the Bien Dong Transport Company, a member of the Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Group, became the first Vietnamese ship to anchor at a U.S. port.
Havila and Subsea Sign Contract
Havila Shipping ASA and Phoenix International, Inc. signed a 10-year contract, with additional option years, for the newly built SubSea Construction Vessel, Havyard 858.
Shipbuilders Awarded Training Funds
A pair of grants totaling nearly $58,000 will be used to train 245 workers at two shipbuilders in Sturgeon Bay, Wis., the Business Journal of Milwaukee reported.
MSC Launches New Nassau Service from Port Everglades
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is introducing a new service from Broward County’s Port Everglades to Nassau, Bahamas, planned for three weekly sailings. The new MSC Nassau…
Alfa Laval: Success with PureBallast
Dinoflagellates before and after treatment with the PureBallast system. After treatment, the cell membrane is disrupted and the organism’s chlorophyll has disappeared.
Genco Takes Delivery of Second Capesize Vessel
Tiberius, a January 2007-built 175,000 dwt Capesize vessel. vessels from companies within the Metrostar Management Corporation group. S.A. commission. The charter…
Lloyd’s Register Issues Green Passport to Crowley Barge
Lloyd’s Register North America, Inc. has issued a Green Passport to the Crowley Petroleum Services barge 650-3 that was recently christened in Mobile, Ala., for entry into the company’s U.S.
VDGIF Gets 2 New Safeboats
Osborne Boating Landing. Portsmouth harbor areas. The event included brief remarks by Secretary of Natural Resources L. Preston Bryant, Jr., Secretary of Public Safety John W.
Transas to Supply Mid-Atlantic Maritime Academy With Simulator
Transas USA announced the supply of a Full Mission Ship Handling simulator to the Mid-Atlantic Maritime Academy (formerly Tidewater School of Navigation ) based in Virginia Beach, VA.
WSF Announces Change of Service
Washington State Ferries (WSF) announced that the regular vessel on the Point Defiance-Tahlequah route, the Rhododendron, will be out of service until mid-September for repair.
USS Pearl Harbor Arrives in Panama
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Alexia M. USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) arrived in Vasco Nunez de Balboa on Aug. 25 after completing a series of theater…
Conrad Awarded Ferry Contract and Other Contracts Totaling $36.6m
Conrad Industries, Inc. announced the award of a contract for the construction of a ferry, and the signing of contracts for the construction of sixteen barges and a major ferry repair…
CRS Issues Report on Ballast Water Management
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) issued a report on ballast water management to combat invasive species. It provides background on various approaches to…
Study: Cruise Industry Generated $35.7b to U.S. Economy
The North American cruise industry last year generated $35.7b in gross U.S. economic output and supported 348,000 American jobs paying $14.7 billion in wages, according…
VT Group names Harrison Finance Director
VT Group has appointed Philip Harrison as its new finance director with effect from November 19. Harrison joins VT Group from Hewlett-Packard where he has been vice president finance for Europe…
