WWII Commemorative Statue Unveiled In San Diego
By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman David A. “Unconditional Surrender,” a 25-foot, 6,000 pound statue by world-renowned artist J. Seward Johnson commemorating…
Rolls-Royce Wins S. American Contracts
Rolls-Royce won contracts for six platform supply vessels (PSV) worth around £45 million, including the first offshore orders from Chile. CBO (Companhia Brasileira…
Hooking on For the Future
Lifeboat and Davit manufacturer Schat-Harding has re-engineered its range of on-load release hooks. The new hooks are designed to provide a safer solution. All Schat…
W&O Supply Secures Contracts with Industry Leaders
W&O Supply has secured contractual agreements with Transocean Offshore, Inc. and Teekay Shipping, two recognized leaders in the offshore exploration and marine shipping industries.
ACL Announces Three Year Agreement for Employees and Teamsters Local 89
American Commercial Lines Inc. announced that the company has secured a three year agreement for its shipyard employees with the General Drivers, Warehousemen & Helpers (Teamsters), Local Union No.
Fincantieri Joins Industry Support for Cruise + Ferry Revamp
Fincantieri shipyard group has been confirmed as an event partner for Cruise + Ferry 2007 in London this April, joining some of the industry's biggest names for…
Transocean Reaches Agreement on Patent Infringement Lawsuit
Transocean Inc. announced that it has reached an agreement in its dispute with contract driller GlobalSantaFe over patent infringement of Transocean's offshore dual activity drilling technology.
GlobalSantaFe Announces Settlement of Patent Lawsuit
Worldwide offshore oil and gas drilling contractor GlobalSantaFe Corporation announced that it has entered into a settlement and licensing agreement with Transocean…
Senator Byrd to Receive WCI Leadership Service Award
Senator Robert C. Byrd (D-WV) will receive the Sixth Annual Waterways Council, Inc. Leadership Service Award on February 28 at the Willard Hotel, Washington, DC.
Telenor Previews New Networking Technology
Telenor Satellite Services, a subsidiary of Telenor of Norway previewed Terralink Secure, the first in a series of secure networking value added services to enable…
German Line Celebrates 150 Anniversary
H.H. Meier on February 20, 1857. Since its merger with Hapag in 1970, it has been part of Hapag-Lloyd, which is today among the top 5 in global container shipping.
Diana Shipping Announces Sale of Capesize Vessel
million. July 2007. $63.5 million. contract with Cargill International S.A. charter of $27,000. about February 25, 2007. built in 2005. and four Capesize dry bulk carriers.
Hearing on Short Sea Shipping
On February 15, the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure conducted a hearing on the…
Kvichak Marine Delivers Catamarans
The all-aluminum cats, owned and operated by Luxury Marinas, are stationed at its El Conquistador Resort and Golden Door Spa in Las Croabas, PR. Designed by Crowther Multihulls…
Mecklenborg Testifies on Behalf of WCI to House Subcommittee
Daniel P. Mecklenborg, First Vice Chairman and General Counsel of Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) (and Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of Ingram Barge…
Mackay Marine to Outfit RB-M Project
Marinette Marine Corporation (MMC) and Kvichak Marine Industries (KMI) have recently been awarded a $600m contract for the production of up to 250 Response Boat…
Höegh LNG to Sell LNG Carrier
Höegh LNG has agreed to sell its LNG carrier Höegh Galleon to Maverick LNG Holdings Ltd on private terms. The Vessel is scheduled to be delivered to its new owner between July and October 2007.
Aker Yards Reports Growth
Aker Yards ASA reported an EBITDA of $64.8m for the fourth quarter of 2006, an increase of 15 percent compared with the fourth quarter of 2005. The EBITDA result for 2006 was up 40 percent from 2005.
Taiwan's New Name Changes Annoy China
What's in a name? Quite a bit if you're talking about China-Taiwan relations, reports the China Post. China considers Taiwan part of its territory and is deeply…
Inland Waterways Users Board
The US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking applications for membership on the Inland Waterways Users Board. The board advises the Corps on waterways construction…
