LNG Carrier to Enter Service in China by End of Year
According to reports, China LNG Shipping (Holdings) Ltd plans to put the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier built in China into operation by the end of this year…
United Shipbuilding Corporation to Be Officially Registered
The RF President's advisor on the military and technical policy Alexander Burutin announced that United Shipbuilding Corporation will be registered not later than July 22 in Saint-Petersburg.
Coast Guard Seeks Applications for GoM Area Security Committee
The US Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the Gulf of Mexico Area Maritime Security Committee (GOMAMSC). The committee advises the Eighth District…
Quintana Maritime Announces Sale and Lease-back of Panamax Vessels
Quintana Maritime Limited has agreed to a transaction with Glitnir Finance AS, subject to negotiation of final documentation and satisfaction of closing conditions…
Russia in Talks with Venezuela on Selling Diesel Subs
The Rosoboronexport Company is in talks with Venezuela on a delivery of five Russian diesel-electric submarines of the Kilo class with missile systems to that country.
This Day in Naval History
1923 - Commissioning of Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C. 1926 - Distinguished Flying Cross authorized by Congress. 1937 - Amelia Earhart disappears in Pacific.
Coast Guard to Hold Change of Command
Coast Guard Sector Ohio Valley is scheduled to host a change-of-command ceremony on July 6, 2007 in Louisville, Kentucky. During the ceremony, Capt. Hung M. Nguyen, will relieve Capt. John R.
Euroseas Announces Pricing of Public Offering
Euroseas Ltd., announced that its public offering of 5,000,000 shares of common stock was priced at $13.50 per share. Euroseas has granted the underwriters a 30…
Hornblower Gets Statue of Liberty Contract
Hornblower Yachts will soon begin shuttling tourists to the Statue of Liberty, reports said. The National Park Service has chosen Hornblower Yachts, Inc. to run…
OOCL Christens New Vessel
OOCL christened its eighth 5,888-TEU vessel. It is the last of the eight S-Class series built by Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd, Japan. The OOCL Italy will be deployed…
Salvage Attempt Postponed
A second salvage attempt of the Pasha Bulker has been postponed with three towlines now broken. The Pasha Bulker remains firmly embedded in the sand at Nobby's Beach…
Hanjin Raises Philippine Investment
South Korea's Hanjin Heavy Industries will pour an additional $684m into its shipbuilding yard in the Philippines, on top of the $1b it initially earmarked for investment, Reuters reported.
Euroseas Expands Fleet to 13
Euroseas Ltd. an owner and operator of drybulk carriers, container ship and multipurpose vessels and provider of seaborne transportation for drybulk and containerized cargoes…
Bill to Reform Deepwater Acquisition Passes Committee
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure passed the Deepwater Integrated Program Reform Act, H.R. 2722, authored by Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD)…
This Day in Naval History - June 29
1925 - Ships and men from 11th and 12th Naval Districts assist in relief after earthquake at Santa Barbara , Calif. 1950 - President Harry S. Truman authorizes sea blockade of the Korean coast.
Bush Nominates Mullen, Cartwright to Top Military Posts
President Bush nominated Adm. Michael Mullen to serve as the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Marine Corps Gen. James E. “Hoss” Cartwright as his Vice Chairman on June 28.
Concordia Maritime Signs Agreement with TOTAL
P-MAX tankers. in 2010 and 2011, respectively. P-MAX tankers signed to time charters. charters for these four vessels is 22 years.
IMO Award to be Awarded to Searose G Seafarers
rescue in severe weather. the eastern Mediterranean, in March 2006. and by the International Federation of Shipmasters' Associations (IFSMA). winds. picking up three crew members. Teklivka were lost.
MAN Diesel Engines to Power Mega Vessel
The Offshore Division of MAN Diesel, based in Frederikshavn, Denmark, has extended its phase of growth. The new order calls for the supply of generator sets with…
Coast Guard Responds to Flooding
Coast Guard crews from four air stations arrived outside of Austin, to prepare for possible search and rescue cases due to the threat of major flooding in the surrounding areas.
