Aker Kvaerner and Statoil Sign Agreement
Aker Kvaerner has signed a letter of intent with Statoil ASA to enter a five-year frame agreement for the delivery of subsea production systems and related operational services.
OMSA Officials Testify At TWIC Hearing
The Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program is overly complex and could create the same delays for the maritime industry that recent changes…
Record-Breaking Year for Louisiana Exports
According to the World Trade Club of New Orleans, Louisiana realized more than $13.4 billion in exports during the first six months of 2007, a 20.7 percent increase…
Record Number of Rigs Drilling In Ultra-Deep Gulf Waters
The U.S. Minerals Management Service, which manages federal offshore leases, said a record number of drilling rig are working in ultra-deepwater in the Gulf of Mexico.
BHP Billiton Sets Gulf Drilling Record
Houston-based BHP Billiton Petroleum reported two company-operated drilling vessels set new benchmarks for deepwater drilling in the Gulf of Mexico recently. While…
J. Ray McDermott Completes Secunda Asset Acquisition
J. Ray McDermott, S.A., a subsidiary of Houston-based McDermott International Inc., has completed its acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Secunda International Ltd.
Coalition Forces Provide Assistance to Danish Merchant Vessel
Two Coalition ships from Combined Task Force (CTF 150), French Warship Commandant Blaison (F 793) and USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51), provided assistance to Danish merchant…
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Visits Naval Station Pearl Harbor
By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael A. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Marine Corps Gen. Peter Pace, visited more than 500 military personnel…
Aker Yard Announces 2Q Results
Aker Yards ASA reported an EBITDA result of NOK -153 million for the second quarter of 2007. The EBITDA result for 2007 is estimated to be about NOK 900 million…
Evergreen, Wan Hai Lines Respond to Demand
Evergreen Marine Corp (Taiwan) Ltd and Wan Hai Lines are to cooperate to enhance their already extensive intra-Asia networks with the launch of the Japan-Thailand Express Service (NSE/NS6).
MAN Diesel Logs Massive Order with APL
The giant order follows on the heels of that for the gigantic MAN Diesel engine that entered service early last year. Rated at over 100,000 bhp, it was the largest…
Coast Guard Holds Change of Command
Cmdr. Steve Godfrey, Commanding Officer of the Coast Guard Communications Master Station Atlantic transferred command to Cmdr. Eric Bruner during a Change of Command…
OIS Tapped for Diamond Voyager Upgrade Project
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. has selected Mobile based Offshore-Inland Marine & Oilfield Services (OIS) to perform upgrades and modifications to the Ocean Voyager.
Larsen & Toubro Wins 70m Shipbuilding Order
According to reports, Indian engineering and construction firm Larsen & Toubro Ltd said it has won a repeat order worth over $70m to build two ships for Netherlands-based RollDock BV.
Singapore Conducts Security Exercise
Singapore has been involved in a multi-agency maritime security exercise, codenamed Exercise Apex. The exercise, which ends on Friday, also marks the launch of the Harbor Craft Transponder System.
NASSCO and Navy Agree on Five MoreT-AKE Ships
General Dynamics NASSCO, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics has reached an agreement with the U.S. Navy for options to build up to five additional T-AKE dry cargo ammunition ships.
Cummings Tours Maritime Industries Academy
Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (Md.-07), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, joined Bud Nixon, Chairman of the Private Sector Port Coalition…
Technip Awarded Contract
Technip has been awarded a contract for the Cili Padi gas field development by Shell Oil and Gas Malaysia LLC. Shell, a production sharing contract (PSC) contractor to Petronas…
Konecranes Wins Orders from Steveco
terminal operator Steveco Oy. crane, and three straddle carriers, with a long-term service agreement. equipment will be delivered to Steveco's container terminals in Vuosaari and Mussalo…
Euroseas Reports 2Q Results
Euroseas Ltd. an owner and operator of drybulk and container carrier vessels and provider of seaborne transportation for drybulk and containerized cargoes, announced…
