Shipbuilders See More Growth with Oil Price Rise
The Korea Times reported that shipbuilders who were enjoying solid sales have also secured an additional growth engine for further expansion rising oil prices.
MarAd Issues Notice for Public Meetings on LNG DWP
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued a notice stating that meetings to receive public comment on the planned Clearwater Port liquefied natural gas (LNG) deepwater…
Hargreaves Buys Imperial Tankers
Thomson Financial reported that Hargreaves Services has bought Imperial Tankers Ltd, adding the merged business will be among the top 5 players in the U.K. chemical tanker sector.
Stealthgas Announces Charter Renewals
Stealthgas has entered into new time charter agreements for M/V Gas Sophie, M/V Gas Czar and M/V Gas Nemesis. The company has entered into a new bareboat charter…
Keppel FELS Delivers West Atlas
Keppel FELS has delivered the third KFELS B Class design jackup drilling rig to Seadrill within budget and ahead of schedule. This rig was named West Atlas by Lady Sponsor Anne-Marie Hood, wife of Mr.
Viking Ship Lift Uses Modulift
Modulift, a modular spreader system has been utilized by Meade Crane Services Ltd. to assist in the transportation of the replica Viking ship, the Sea Stallion of Glendalough…
GlobalSantaFe SCORE Down 0.5%
Worldwide oil and gas drilling contractor GlobalSantaFe Corporation reported that the company's worldwide SCORE, or Summary of Current Offshore Rig Economics, for August 2007 decreased 0.5%…
Use of Organotins to be Banned in Anti-Fouling Paints
An international convention banning the use of harmful organotins in anti-fouling paints used on ships' hulls will enter into force on September 17, 2008, following…
Tanker Coated with Intersleek 900
International Paint Ltd. announced the completion of coating work on one of the world’s largest crude oil carriers, the 442,500 dwt V-Plus TI Africa. Owned and operated by Overseas Shipholding Group…
Hogia Names New Manager Customer Services
Hogia Ferry Systems has established a new position as Manager Customer Services. The Manager Customer Services will be responsible for present customers and ensure…
Naval Base Kitsap Opens New Carrier Maintenance Facility
Naval Base (NB) Kitsap, Bremerton, held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new CVN maintenance complex, Sept. 14. The old warehouse, where the complex now stands…
First Cruise Vessel Calls at DCT Gdansk
The new Polish container terminal operator DCT Gdansk has handled its first cruise ship, Thomson Cruises’ 33,930 grt Thomson Spirit berthing on September 11. The vessel had 1…
Grounded Container Ship Re-floated
An 872-ft. container ship that went aground on the Columbia River near St. Helens, Ore., was re-floated. The Korean flagged container ship, Hanjin Beijing, became grounded near river mile 84.
RoRo Shortage Hits Car Trade
While the Chinese automotive sector is experiencing double-digit growth, Chinese finished vehicle exporters are facing stiff competition and ongoing logistics challenges…
Royal Caribbean Floats Out Independence of the Seas
home-ported in Europe. to her May 2008 debut. gallons of water into the wet dock area.
Karmsund Awarded $107m Contract
Oil services firm Ezra Holdings said that it has awarded a shipbuilding contract to Norway's Karmsund Maritime Service AS. The vessel will be delivered in the first quarter of 2010…
Versar, Awarded $3m Contract
Versar was awarded a five-year contract to provide technical support to MarAd in addressing ecological issues associated with its mission of providing and supervising…
Expansion Locks Bidding Process Moves Ahead
Representatives from some 60 companies and 18 countries participated in an informational meeting regarding the prequalification process for bidding on the design…
TSA and Coast Guard Conduct Security Exercise
The Transportation Security Administration and the U.S. Coast Guard will facilitate a port security exercise today in Wilmington, N.C. to evaluate preparedness,…
Japan Plans Emission Rules
The Japanese transport ministry will develop fuel-efficiency standards for large ships over the next three years to cut carbon dioxide emissions, sources said. The…
