Aker Kvaerner Wins Subsea Contract
Aker Kvaerner signed a letter of intent with Aker Floating Production in January 2007 and has now signed the final contract to deliver a complete subsea production…
Vietnam Shipbuilding Group Closes Llargest Bond Issue
The Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Group (Vinashin) on May 7 announced it had successfully closed the largest ever corporate bonds issue by a Vietnamese company with a landmark 10-year…
Agencies Reach Accord on Managing Long Island Sound Dredged Materials
Six government agencies tasked with regulating dredging activities in Long Island Sound have reached accord on a process to support the goal of reducing or eliminating…
Schlumberger Acquires Geomechanics Firm
Schlumberger acquired V.I.P.S., a U.K.-based reservoir geomechanics software and consulting company. The company’s office in Bracknell, UK, now becomes the Schlumberger…
Wärtsilä Opens Service Workshop in Vietnam
Inauguration of the new Wärtsilä workshop in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Mr Clas-Eirik Strand, Chairman of the board of Wärtsilä Vietnam, cuts the ribbon. Wärtsilä Corporation opened a new…
Syria Launches Tenders
Syria's oil minister announced the launch of tenders for oil and gas exploration in four blocs off the country's coast, state news agency Sana reported, AFX reported.
Bottinger Honored as Maritime Elected Official of the Year
Port of Tacoma’s Commissioner, Ted Bottiger, is this year’s Seattle Propeller Club’s Elected Official of the Year Award recipient. The honor, bestowed annually…
Seadrill Orders Semi-Submersible Rig Ordered from Jurong
Seadrill has entered into a contract to build another ultra-deepwater semi-submersible drilling rig at the Jurong Shipyard in Singapore. The turnkey contract has…
Willard Assumes Command of U.S. Pacific Fleet
Adm. Robert F. Willard, former Vice Chief of Naval Operations, salutes as he’s piped through the sideboys during a change of command ceremony for Commander, U.S.
Virginia Tech Ocean Engineering Students Visit USS Memphis
Fast attack submarine USS Memphis (SSN 691) departs Port Everglades, Fla., to provide tours to Virginia Tech students during Fleet Week 2007. Fleet Week celebrates the U.S.
USNS Stockham Stops in Guam, Opens Doors to Navy League
Lance Cpl. Jeffrey A. Rapp and Lance Cpl. Nathan G. Seither, assigned to Military Sealift Command (MSC) roll-on/roll-off ship USNS Stockham (T-AK 3017), load rice…
Aker Yards to Build Supply Vessels for Nordcapital
Aker Yards has signed a contract with Nordcapital, Germany, to deliver two UT-776 CD Platform supply vessels. The total value of the contract is approximately $112.6m.
Meyer Werft Offers 60 Apprenticeships
Meyer Werft will offer another 60 apprenticeships as of September this year, increasing the number of young people being trained at the shipyard in various professions to 277.
New Sources of Finance Needed for EU Transport Infrastructure
The Transport Committee believes that continued financial inaction on the transport infrastructure may put economic growth at risk. In a report adopted, it calls…
CTAC – Members Sought
The Coast Guard is seeking applications for appointment to membership on the Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC). The committee advises the agency…
Caymans Ban Cruise Ships at Port
The Cayman Islands government have banned cruise ships from anchoring at a port where their huge chains have damaged coral reefs, the AP reported. Environmental…
Singapore, Australia Hold Joint Maritime Exercise
A joint maritime exercise involving the navies and air forces of Singapore and Australia is being held in the Singapore Strait and the South China Sea, from May 7 to 11.
Navy to Commission Destroyer in Galveston
The Navy will commission the Arleigh Burke class destroyer, the Kidd, in Galveston on June 9. This ship honors Rear Adm. Isaac C. Kidd, who was on board the USS…
Knightsbridge Tankers Limited to Buy Two
Knightsbridge Tankers Limited has agreed to purchase two newbuilding contracts, each for a Capesize bulk carrier of approximately 170,000 deadweight tons (dwt).
Fratelli Cosulich Names Spiess Zurich Managing Director
Fratelli Cosulich has appointed a new managing director to take forward its Zurich-based cruise and ferry travel agency business, Cosulich Ltd. Stefan Spiess takes…
