Two Barges Remain on Ohio River
New information from the Coast Guard about two barges still unsecured after four got loose on the Ohio River Tuesday. One barge is still stuck at the McAlpine Dam.
VT Sells off Software Division
Support services and shipbuilding company VT Group has sold its software subsidiary VT Software Solutions to Civica Plc for $5.8m. Software Solutions was acquired…
China Shipbuilding Sees Higher Profits
The state-run China Shipbuilding Corp announced its goal this year of increasing annual operating income to $744m and the total tonnage of ships built from 120,000 to 180,000.
Primorsk to Build Gas Carrier
The Primorsk Shipping Corporation (PRISCO), as part of the MOL/K Line/PRISCO consortium, has started building a carrier vessel to transport liquefied natural gas…
Bon Takes Helm as President of Samson
Samson announced the appointment of Tony Bon to serve as the company’s president. His background and experience are well suited to his new role with the company…
U.S. Navy Transfers Trenton to Indian Navy
The amphibious transport dock ship USS Trenton (LPD 14), was decommissioned Jan. 17 in a ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk. Immediately following the decommissioning…
Boxer Replenishment Demonstrates 1,000-Ship Navy"Concept
USS Boxer (LHD 4) conducted an underway replenishment with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary support tanker HMS Bayleaf (A109) Jan. 10, while performing Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the Persian Gulf.
Patrol Ships, Naval Academy Conduct Boarding Training
A Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) Sailor assigned to coastal patrol ship USS Hurricane (PC 3) conducts an initial security sweep aboard Yard Patrol Craft…
Brittany Ferries to Exercise with HM Coastguard
While on passage from Portsmouth to Caen, near the Nab Tower, Brittany Ferries’ Mont Saint Michel will report a fire on board. The ship's fire team will then confirm…
TEN Buys-Back Aframax Tanker Olympia
Navigation Ltd. which it had sold the vessel in 1999. $60 million. remain so for the foreseeable future. capital gain which will be recorded in the first quarter of 2007.
Man Sentenced in Vessel Scuttling Case
of Gloucester and sinking it in a commercial fishing area. United States Attorney Michael J. Sullivan; Michael E. Agent in Charge of the Northeast Region of the U.S.
OSHA Schedules Maritime Advisory Committee Meeting
Baltimore, Md., Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 7-8. The committee will meet from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and III rooms Feb. 7 and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. room Feb. Baltimore, Md., 21202.
Foss Reorganizes Corporate Structure
Foss, a Seattle-based marine services company with offices in Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles/Long Beach announced that the company has reorganized…
Husky Plans $600m Expansion at White Rose
According to reports, Calgary-based Husky Energy is planning a $600-million expansion of the White Rose oil field on the Grand Banks. The company is proposing to…
W & O Supply Announces Leadership Changes
W&O Supply, a supplier of marine valves, pipe, fittings, engineered products and valve automation systems, announces a change in leadership. David Turner, currently…
IMO – Mandatory Ship Reporting Systems
The IMO issued a circular regarding one new mandatory ship reporting system and amendments to two current systems. The new system is in the Galapagos Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA).
MarAd Update
The Maritime Administration (MarAd) is seeking comments regarding development of programs to maximize utilization and availability of US vessels and qualified US…
Seadrill Secures Contract for West Hercules
Seadrill has been awarded a contract by Husky Oil China Ltd. on the Chinese continental slope for the deepwater semi-submersible drilling rig West Hercules. The…
ACL Announces Cash Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation
American Commercial Lines Inc. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, American Commercial Lines has commenced a cash tender offer and consent solicitation for…
Fairbanks Morse Engine Expands Engine Portfolio
Fairbanks Morse Engine, an EnPro Industries company, expanded its engine portfolio by announcing the addition of the Fairbanks Morse FM-MAN 28/33D. Available in 12…
