Neste Oil Live on Veson Nautical’s IMOS
Veson Nautical, the US-based developer of maritime software solutions and services, announced that Neste Oil Corporation is fully operational on Veson’s Integrated…
Quintana Maritime Ltd. Reports 3Q Results, Dividend
Quintana Maritime Limited (NASDAQ: QMAR), a leading international provider of dry bulk transportation services, announced its operating and financial results for…
Naval Facilities Engineering Command Honors Design Excellence
The Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) announced the winners of its 2007 Design Awards program, Oct. 30, to showcase the Navy's best design and construction projects.
Navy Welcomes Fourth Ship Named in Honor of Rear Adm. William T. Sampson
The fourth ship in the Navy's history named in honor of Rear Adm. William T. Sampson, USS Sampson (DDG 102), was commissioned Nov. 3 at Massport's Black Falcon Cruise…
Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group Deploys
More than 7,300 Sailors from 17 commands and three staffs left their homeports Nov. 5 as Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) deployed to the Central Command…
TOP Tankers Announces Release of 3Q Results and Conference Call
TOP Tankers Inc (Nasdaq: TOPT) announced plans to release its third quarter 2007 results on Thursday, November 8, 2007, before market opening. That same day, at 11:00 AM EST…
Maersk Announces New Reefer Container
Maersk Line has announced the implementation of QUEST, which will enable a significant reduction in the energy consumption and CO2 emissions of refrigerated containers (reefers).
DHS Amends List of Chemicals of Interest
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a news release stating that it has issued an advance copy of its amendment to the chemical facility anti-terrorism standards regulations.
President Bush Vetoes WRDA bill
The White House issued a statement from President Bush saying that he has vetoed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), contending that the measure was not fiscally responsible.
Tsakos Releases 3Q Results
Tsakos Energy Navigation, the Greek oil tanker owner, recently reported better-than-expected third quarter earnings on an expanded fleet and a large capital gain.
Vacon Receives Type Approvals
The Finland-based AC drives manufacturer Vacon has received a type approval for marine use from the Norwegian certification body Det Norske Veritas (DNV). Earlier…
Submersibles Used to Ferry Narcotics
It was on a routine patrol that the Colombian coast guard stumbled upon an eerie outpost amid the mangroves: a mini-shipyard where suspected drug traffickers were building submarines.
Great Lakes Urge Override of Vetoed Water Bill
The Great Lakes shipping industry is calling on Congress to override President Bush's veto of legislation that will accelerate dredging and authorize construction…
