PortVision Now Supports Long Range Tracking
PortVision now offers a service that allows PortVision users to integrate long-range vessel tracking (LRIT) directly within the web-based PortVision platform. PV…
Rep. Nadler Announces Deal to Keep Red Hook Port Open
Congressman Jerrold Nadler announced that the Port Authority of New York and has approved a comprehensive lease renewal deal for American Stevedoring International…
Aker Solutions Removes EPC-LNG From Backlog
The $665m EPC-LNG contract was awarded to the joint venture (50/50) between Aker Solutions (formerly Aker Kvaerner) and IHI, Inc. (formerly Ishikawajima-Harima…
GL Certifies Whale-Watching Hydrogen Vessel
After assessment of the fuel cell system of Elding I, the whale-watching ship receives this hydrogen auxiliary power unit in addition to the regular diesel engine.
Arlington Tankers Reports Loss in Q1
Arlington Tankers Ltd. (ATB), a sea borne transporter of crude oil and petroleum products, announced first quarter financial results, reporting a net loss, reversing a profit in the year-ago quarter.
Maritime Administration Awards $9.8m in Shipyard Grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration announced $9.8m in grants to 19 small shipyards in the . The grants are part of the new Assistance to Small Shipyards program…
Veto threat re Coast Guard Authorization Act
The Executive Office of the President issued a Statement of Administration Policy in which it states that the President’s senior advisors will recommend veto of the Coast Guard Authorization Act (H.R.
Northrop Grumman 1Q Profit Tops Estimates
According to reports, Northrop Grumman Corp. reported first-quarter earnings from continuing operations of $263m, or 76 cents a share, including a pretax charge of $326m…
TSA Announces Enrollment Dates for the TWIC at Various Ports
Port workers, longshoremen, truckers and others at the ports of , and will begin enrolling individuals in the Department of Homeland Security's Transportation…
Rolls-Royce Takes Stake in Tidal Power Project
Rolls-Royce is continuing to invest in renewable energy sources by taking a 23.5 per cent equity stake in TGL, a privately-owned company developing free stream tidal power generation capability.
Dunlin win for Aker Solutions
Aker Solutions in has been awarded a three-year contract, plus options, to provide Fairfield Energy with engineering, procurement and construction services on the…
This Day in Naval History - April 24
1778 - The Continental Navy sloop Ranger captures HMS Drake. 1862 - Battle of New Orleans; Union Navy under David Farragut runs past forts into Mississippi River.
DryShips Inc. to Acquire Ultra Deep Water Drillships
DryShips Inc., announced that it has exercised its option to acquire two advanced capability drillships for use in ultra deep water drilling locations. The drillships…
ACL Named to EPA's National Environmental Performance Track Program
American Commercial Lines Inc. (ACL) announced that its Transportation Services Division has been named as one of 42 new members of the United States Environmental…
