Congressional Shipbuilding Caucus Reaches Major Milestone
The Congressional Shipbuilding Caucus, chaired by Reps. Gene Taylor (D-MS) and Rob Wittman (R-VA), has reached a major milestone with the addition of its 100th member.
NRC And Citgo Extend Contract
National Response Corporation (NRC) is pleased to announce the extension of its long-term relationship with CITGO Petroleum Corporation. Under a new two-year contract…
CNO Delivers Keynote Speech at NPS Winter Graduation
Graduating students from the Naval Postgraduate School received a personal congratulations from the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead as they walked…
Imtech Acquires Van Berge Henegouwen Installations
Imtech announces the acquisition of Van Berge Henegouwen Installaties B.V. (VBH). The total purchase price (including earn-out) is based on about five times the EBIT and will be paid in cash.
New Dry Dock Code
The UK Ministry of Defense (MoD) Defense Equipment and Services has commissioned Gifford, BMT Marine Projects Ltd, and Fleet Support Limited to produce a new Dry Dock Code of Practice.
Noble Joins ISU as Development Adviser
John Noble has been appointed Development Adviser to the International Salvage Union. He took up his appointment on April 2.Noble is a Master Mariner, served 13…
Incentives Crucial to Cure Drain on European Manning Supply
Pay incentives and better onboard facilities are key requirements for solving shipping’s worsening manpower crisis, according to the chairman of ’s leading manning forum.
NASSCO to Launch Navy Ship Amelia Earhart
General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in will christen and launch the U.S. Navy’s newest resupply ship, the Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) on Sunday, April 6, 2008. Rep. Susan…
Hooked onto Asia’s Largest Floating Cranes
MAN Diesel’s organization has landed another engine contract in the specialized segment for large floating cranes and construction barges. A newly designed (DLV4400)…
Biofuels and Effects on Shipping Industry
Biofuels are increasingly in the news – a biofuelled airline has been flown; fuel suppliers are to ensure that a percentage of their sales must include biofuels…
