RoRo Challenge Sold
The Board of Directors of Attica Holdings S.A. announced that it has concluded the sale and delivery of its RoRo vessel Challenge to Challenge Shipping Co. Ltd. controlled by Clipper Denmark A/S.
IBIA Announces Success at IMO
The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) reported a number of significant, positive developments for the bunker industry following the meeting in London…
FSL Starts $34m Refit
Portsmouth-based Fleet Support Limited (FSL) has taken in hand the Royal Navy Type 42 destroyer HMS York ready for a $34 million refit lasting more than a year.
Diana Shipping Announces Long-Term Charter Contract
Diana Shipping Inc. period. revenues for the minimum scheduled period of the charter. The charter is expected to commence in the second half of February, 2008. The Alcyon is a 75…
Damaged Ferry Towed
The Washington State ferry that was damaged after striking a dock has been towed to Eagle Harbor, Wash., for repairs. The ferry Yakima struck a dock adjacent to…
Coast Guard Disrupts Illegal Vessel Operator
The U.S. Coast Guard disrupted an illegal river tour business operating on the Withlacoochee River in Dunnellon, Fla., Feb. A Coast Guard investigation determined that Singing River Tours…
Savannah River Closed Following Explosion at Sugar Refinery
The U.S. Coast Guard has closed the Savannah River to navigation following a large explosion at a sugar refinery at Port Wentworth, just upstream from Savannah, Georgia.
This Day in Naval History - Feb. 09
1799 - USS Constellation, commanded by Capt. Thomas Truxtun, captures the French warship l'Insurgente. 1943 - The organized Japanese resistance on Guadalcanal ends.
FERC Conducting Scoping Port Dolphin Energy
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) said that it is conducting limited scoping regarding the onshore portion of the proposed Port Dolphin Energy LLC…
Blaze on Turkish Ship in Adriatic Sea Extinguished
Firefighters extinguished a blaze that erupted aboard a Turkish cargo ship off Croatia's coast three days ago and had raised fears of major pollution, AFP reported.
Agreement Means New Jobs on LNG Tankers
New seafaring jobs on Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) vessels will go to Americans licensed as ships’ officers under an agreement reached between the U.S. Department…
Top Leaders Meet, Share Ideas at West 2008 Conference
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Jennifer S. Top leaders from the military, government and industry gathered at the San Diego Convention Center Feb.
Hyundai Heavy Wins $1.36b Container Ship Order
Heavy Industries Co, has secured an order worth $1.36b from an unnamed European shipowner to build eight container ships. The company said in a regulatory filing…
USS Augusta Inactivated
Sailors aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Augusta (SSN 710) work together to moor their submarine to the pier. Augusta arrived home to Submarine Base New London…
Fincantieri Studies Capital Hike to Bid for Aker Yards
According to reports, Fincantieri is studying a capital increase to bid for Aker Yards. Reports say that Fincantieri has the support of the Italian, French, Norwegian and Finnish governments…
Fincantieri to Build Two Super Luxury Ships
Fincantieri and the French owner Compagnie des Iles du Ponant (CMA CGM Group) have signed a preliminary agreement to build 2 super luxury ships. By adding this new…
SMIT Completes Acquisition of URS
Smit Internationale N.V. announced that it has completed the acquisition of the remaining 50 percent interest from Fairplay Towage in URS. All conditions as mentioned…
Congressman Oberstar to Receive WCI Leadership Service Award
Congressman Jim Oberstar (D-MN) will receive the Seventh Annual Waterways Council, Inc. Leadership Service Award on February 27, 2008, at 6 p.m. at the Willard Hotel, Washington, DC.
Omega Navigation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
Omega Navigation Enterprises, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend with respect to the fourth quarter of 2007 of $0.50 per common share payable March 3…
Electric Boat Wins Navy Contract
General Dynamics, Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Conn., is being awarded a $25,375,000 firm-fixed-price delivery order under the previously awarded multiple award…
