USS Carl Vinson Refueling and Overhaul Completed
Vinson (CVN 70) five days ahead of schedule. The carrier is undergoing a refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) at the company's Newport News sector, the nation's sole designer…
VT Group to Update Progress of Joint Venture
VT plans to combine its shipbuilding business with that of BAE Systems PLC in line with UK government plans to make the industry more efficient and to prevent peaks and troughs in demand…
DHS Grants Port Canaveral $2.8m
Port Canaveral will develop a new port-wide radio communications system, as well as construct the first phase of a new Emergency Operations Center on the Port’s…
PA Gets $8.6m Federal Grant
Governor Edward G. operate them are receiving $8.6 million worth of grants. awarded through the U.S. grant program. state agency. Regional Port Authority. within four months. Philadelphia area.
TOP Tankers Announces Date of 1Q Results Release
Thursday, May 17, before market opening. over the Internet. http://www.investorcalendar.com. Canada) or +1 201 689 8035 (from outside the US and Canada). http://www.toptankers.com…
Clean-up Continues in NC
Packaging foam was removed from nearly ten miles of Outer Banks coastline today as cleanup crews scoured the National Seashores at Cape Lookout and Hatteras Island, N.C.
USS Constitution Commanding Officer Relieved
Vice Adm. Mark Fitzgerald, Director Navy Staff, relieved Cmdr. Thomas C. Graves, Commanding Officer USS Constitution, due to a loss of trust and confidence in his ability to command May 10. Cmdr.
SecDef Announces Flag Officer Nomination
Secretary of Defense Robert M. Navy Vice Adm. Eric T. Olson has been nominated for appointment to the grade of admiral and assignment as commander, U.S. Special Operations Command…
Horizon Enters into OSHA Partnership
Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico, Inc., a subsidiary of Horizon Lines, Inc., participated in a signing ceremony of its Maritime Industry Safety Partnership Agreement…
Containers Lost Overboard in Storm
Styrofoam packing material began washing ashore on the beaches of the North Carolina Outer Banks Wednesday afternoon as a result of a container ship encountering severe weather off the coast.
Excel Maritime to Sell Bulk Carrier
Japan, to an affiliated company for $15.85 million net of commissions. the buyer the week commencing May 7, 2007. book gain of approximately $6.2 million from this sale.
NOAA- Puget Sound Steelhead
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued its final determination finding that the Puget Sound steelhead is a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act.
DHS Awards $445m in Grants
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced final awards totaling $445m in grant programs that strengthen the ability of ports, transit, and intercity bus systems to prevent…
Costa Serena to be Christened May 19
Costa Crociere’s new flagship will be christened on May 19 in Marseilles. The ship’s godmother will be actress Marion Cotillard, while the master of ceremonies will be Gerard Holtz…
Linde Group to Supply Reliquefaction Equipment for New Fleet of LNG Carriers
Cryostar has won an order from Samsung Heavy Industries totalling over $50m. As part of this order, Cryostar will supply on-board boil-off gas reliquefaction plants…
Aker Yards Launches Aker Yards Cabins, France
Aker Yards Cabins, France has been launched under the legal name of Aker Yards Cabins SAS. It is part of the cabins business within Aker Yards, Cruise & Ferries…
Dryships Announces Charters For Two Vessels
Its 1996 built 73,008 dwt Panamax bulk carrier M/V Lanzarote has been placed on time charter for a period of between five and seven months at a daily rate of $43,750, commencing on April 30, 2007.
Star Maritime Receives Audit Report
Star Maritime Acquisition Corp. announced that it received an audit report, which is included in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31…
Panama Canal CEO Inducted into Maritime Hall of Fame
Alberto Alemán Zubieta was honored at the 14th Annual International Maritime Hall of Fame awards, held at the United Nations in New York City. Alemán joins the…
Bourbon Q1 Revenues Up 18%
Bourbon said revenues in the first quarter of 2007 totaled $270m, up 18.1 pct percent over 25.7 percent at constant exchange rates.
