Innovation Key for Pacific Northwest Exporters
The Pacific Northwest region of the United States – home to major Puget Sound container ports in Tacoma and Seattle – is expanding its worldwide exports. According…
U.S. Sec of Commerce Visits Panama Canal
U. S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutiérrez visited the Panama Canal today as part of an official Panama tour. Panama Canal Authority Administrator/CEO Alberto…
Bataan Arrives at NNSY for Maintenance Availability
Amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) transits the Elizabeth River on her way to the Norfolk Naval Ship Yard, for a nine-month dry-dock phased maintenance availability. U.S.
Aker Yards signs Contract with Birka Line
Aker Yards Lifecycle Services and Birka Line have signed a contract for the refurbishment of the spa area on board the Birka Paradise. The contract is worth approximately EUR 2 million.
TBS Expands Fleet
TBS International Limited (NASDAQ: TBSI) entered into an agreement to acquire the M.V. Gebe Oldendorff, to be renamed the M.V. Oneida Princess, a 1998 built, 23,510 dwt handysize bulk carrier.
Carl Vinson Sailors to Test Shipboard Waste Disposal System
Fourteen USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Sailors returned from a 60-day trip to Montreal, Canada Aug. 30, where they tested, operated, maintained, and evaluated the Plasma…
Planning Consultants Awarded $10.9m Contract
Planning Consultants, Inc., Virginia Beach, Va. is being awarded a $10,994,087 modification under previously awarded contract (N00178-04-C-2004) to exercise an option…
Samsung Unveils Tera-Block Method
According to reports, Samsung Heavy Industries has developed a new shipbuilding system, called the tera-block method, that allows the company to assemble a vessel from just two large ship blocks.
Canadian Committee of GL Meets in Montreal
The "Hull Lifecycle Management Report" was introduced at the 13th annual meeting of the Canadian Committee of Germanischer Lloyd in Montreal. It is a tool to monitor…
Electric Boat Gets $7M Sub Contract
Electric Boat has won a $7m contact with the Navy for nuclear submarine maintenance. The Navy is calling on Electric Boat Corp., to make repairs and upgrades through July 2008, according to the U.S.
RCL Starts New Cruise Line Geared to French Market
Continuing its expansion in Europe, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. announced it is launching a new cruise brand, CDF Croisières de France, committed to the French market.
GE Shipping to Sell Aframax Crude Carrier
GE Shipping has signed a contact to sell its 1986 built Aframax tanker Jag Leher. This Korean built ship of 107,592 dwt was acquired in November 2003. The ship is…
GlobalSantaFe Orders New Ultra-Deepwater Drillship
GlobalSantaFe's new ultra-deepwater drillship, to be constructed in Ulsan, Korea, by Hyundai Heavy Industries for delivery in 2010. GlobalSantaFe Corporation has…
LNG Vessel to Join Qatargas Fleet
Qatargas announced the naming of the Q-Flex LNG vessel Tembek at a ceremony held at Samsung Heavy Industries shipbuilding yard in Geoje Island, South Korea. The…
W&T Offshore Announces Appointments
W&T Offshore, Inc. announced the appointment of Karen S. Acree as Vice President and Controller. John D. Gibbons, the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer…
Graham Gulf Commissions a Special Boat
The Graham name is well known in the Gulf of Mexico maritime world with family ownership of fleet operator Graham Gulf and the C&G Boat Works in Mobile Alabama.
Ormen Lange Gas Production Starts Up
began at 11:02 CET on September 13. the world.s second-largest exporter of natural gas. At full production, Ormen Lange is expected to meet 20 percent of the UK.s requirements.
Northrop Grumman Supports First LCS Mission Package Delivery
and the U.S. ceremonies tomorrow in Panama City, Fla. being developed for the LCS. warfare. containerized and ready for installation and activation aboard any LCS. management grid.
Vacon Opens Service Center in the Netherlands
The AC drives manufacturer Vacon opens a new high-power service center in Gorinchem, the Netherlands, on September 13. Focusing on secured availability of high-power swap units and fast service…
Mitsui Delivers Double Hull Tanker
On September 12, Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. completed and a 110,000 dwt type double hull tanker MV Mare Italicum which had been under construction in Chiba Works of MES…
