Acteon Completes Acquisitions
Acteon has completed the acquisition of three companies from the Aberdeen-based Craig Group. They are Seatronics, International Mooring Systems (IMS) and Chain Corporation International (ChainCo).
Panama Canal Awards Expansion Program Manager Contract
After a thorough evaluation of the received proposals, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) awarded the Program Manager contract to CH2M Hill last Wednesday. The leading…
SCI to Diversify into Shipbuilding
Reports indicate that the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) is planning to diversify into shipbuilding in collaboration with existing players both domestic and international.
Bahia Negra Completes Newbuilding Series
The Bahia Negra, the last of a total of six identical 3,752 TEU Hamburg Süd container ships was christened at the Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd. (DSME) yard in Okpo/Korea.
New Hull Arrives at Bodewes Shipyard
On August 14,2007 NB 658 arrived at the Bodewes Shipyard in Hoogezand. The vessel left the Zaliv shipyard in the Ukraïne on June 28 and arrived in Emden one month later.
DHS Announces $260m in Supplemental Grants Funding
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a supplemental Fiscal Year (FY) 2007 grant guidance and application kits for three grant programs: the Port Security Grant Program (PSGP)…
Another AHTS for Med Offshore
Med Offshore ordered an AHTS 6615 of the Damen Offshore series. This is the second time Med Offshore orders an anchor handling tug supply vessel from Damen, following the AHTS 6114…
Aker Kvaerner has a Breakthrough Order in China
Aker Kvaerner won a contract by China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) for delivery of drilling equipment and system for an ultra deepwater drilling semisubmersible unit.
Engine Room CBT Upgraded
Engine Room CBT, a set of computer based training software for marine engineers from PC Maritime, has been enhanced with the addition of three new modules. Engine…
Daewoo wins $2.1B Order
According to a report on Antara News (www.antara.co.id/en) Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. won orders valued at $2.1 billion to build 10 vessels. The…
Navibulgar Orders Three Ships
Navigation Maritime Bulgare (Navibulgar) has signed a contract to built three ships, according to a report on www.sofiaecho.com. According to the report, the three…
ACP Inaugurates New Tugboat Simulator
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) inaugurated a new tugboat simulator that will help train personnel and enhance skill development to meet today's evolving international standards.
Crowley Christens 185,000-Barrel ATB
Crowley Maritime Corporation recently christened the third of ten new 185,000-barrel Articulated Tug-Barge (ATB) tank vessels that the company will take delivery of by the end of 2010.
Port Security Grant Funds Available
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) said that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that it has made available an additional $110m in fiscal 2007 Port Security Grant funding.
CNOOC, Newfield Sign PSC contracts
China National Offshore Oil Company Limited (CNOOC Ltd) announced that its parent China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has signed two production sharing…
Offshore Systems Ltd. Changes Location
Offshore Systems Ltd. announced that due to the company’s growth and expansion, it has relocated from North Vancouver to Burnaby, British Columbia.
ACP Inaugurates New Tug Simulator
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) inaugurated a new tugboat simulator Tuesday that will help train personnel and enhance skill development to meet today's evolving international standards.
W&O Announces New Hires
W&O Supply announced two new hires. In order to develop relationships and partnerships with its clients, W&O Supply has created two new positions: Business Development…
Crowley Christens New ATB
Yesterday, Crowley Maritime Corporation christened the third of ten new 185,000-barrel Articulated Tug-Barge (ATB) tank vessels that the company will take delivery of by the end of 2010.
Confitarma and Jiangsu Yards Sign Contract
A group of Naples ship owners have come to an agreement with the Chinese yard Jiangsu New Yanagzijang Construction Co. for the building of 16 90,000 ton bulk carriers.
