Coast Guard Holds Change of Command
Cmdr. Steve Godfrey, Commanding Officer of the Coast Guard Communications Master Station Atlantic transferred command to Cmdr. Eric Bruner during a Change of Command…
OIS Tapped for Diamond Voyager Upgrade Project
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. has selected Mobile based Offshore-Inland Marine & Oilfield Services (OIS) to perform upgrades and modifications to the Ocean Voyager.
Larsen & Toubro Wins 70m Shipbuilding Order
According to reports, Indian engineering and construction firm Larsen & Toubro Ltd said it has won a repeat order worth over $70m to build two ships for Netherlands-based RollDock BV.
Singapore Conducts Security Exercise
Singapore has been involved in a multi-agency maritime security exercise, codenamed Exercise Apex. The exercise, which ends on Friday, also marks the launch of the Harbor Craft Transponder System.
NASSCO and Navy Agree on Five MoreT-AKE Ships
General Dynamics NASSCO, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics has reached an agreement with the U.S. Navy for options to build up to five additional T-AKE dry cargo ammunition ships.
Cummings Tours Maritime Industries Academy
Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (Md.-07), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, joined Bud Nixon, Chairman of the Private Sector Port Coalition…
Technip Awarded Contract
Technip has been awarded a contract for the Cili Padi gas field development by Shell Oil and Gas Malaysia LLC. Shell, a production sharing contract (PSC) contractor to Petronas…
Konecranes Wins Orders from Steveco
terminal operator Steveco Oy. crane, and three straddle carriers, with a long-term service agreement. equipment will be delivered to Steveco's container terminals in Vuosaari and Mussalo…
Euroseas Reports 2Q Results
Euroseas Ltd. an owner and operator of drybulk and container carrier vessels and provider of seaborne transportation for drybulk and containerized cargoes, announced…
Port Security Grants Supplemental Guidance Issued
The Department of Homeland Security issued Supplemental Guidance on how to apply for a grant under the current round of the Port Security Grant Program.
Navy Divers Recognized for Minneapolis Bridge Relief Efforts
Navy Diver 1st Class Joshua Harsh attached to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 from Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Va., prepares to leave the surface…
FreeSeas to Acquire Handysize Vessel
FreeSeas Inc., a provider of seaborne transportation for drybulk cargoes, agreed to purchase a 1995-built 22,051 DWT Handysize vessel, the M/V Free Goddess, from…
Chang Awarded Honorary Doctorate
Dr Chang Yung-fa, Group Chairman of the Evergreen Group, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Transport and the title Honorary Academician by the Russian Academy of Transport.
Horizon Lines Acquires Aero Logistics
logistics provider (3PL) headquartered in South San Francisco, CA. of the acquisition were not disclosed. high-tech, healthcare, energy, mining, retail and apparel. Transportation division.
Updated Approval Process for Structural Fire Protection
Transport Canada, the Federal Government Department of Canada, now recognizes Type Approval Certificates for structural fire protection products on ships and offshore…
OSHA, ASA Renew Partnership
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) headquarters, Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA, Mr. Edwin G. Foulke, Jr., and American Shipbuilding Association (ASA) President, Ms.
Total Barges into St. Nazaire with Low Sulphur
Total Marine Fuels has started delivering low-sulphur bunkers by barge from its Donges refinery for the port of St Nazaire/Montoir, in France. Total has been supplying…
This Day in Naval History - Aug. 23
1864 - Rear Adm. David Farragut's squadron captures Fort Morgan at Mobile Bay, winning control of Mobile Bay. 1958 - Massive concentration of Pacific Fleet in Quemoy…
INTERTANKO Names Angelo Deputy MD
Joe Angelo has been appointed Deputy Managing Director of INTERTANKO. Effective immediately. He will assist the Managing Director Dr Peter Swift with carrying out…
OSC Releases Study on Container Port Strategy
Ocean Shipping Consultants released a new in-depth study that looks at the market for container ports and terminals and summarizes the strategic issues facing the market.
