New Navy Contracts
Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding – Newport News, Newport News, Va., is being awarded a $12,000,000 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-08-C-2100) for…
Iraq - New Offshore Oil Terminal
According to a report from Tehran Times, the former Iraqi Oil Minister, Thamir Ghadhban, told the press that Iraq plans to build a new offshore oil terminal in Basra…
Hanjin Subic Freeport Yard - 2 More Vessels
South Korean shipbuilder Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Co.-Philippines (HHIC-Phil) has launched two new vessels, the third and the fourth container ships…
Bohai Ship Building Orders Exousia Coatings
Exousia Advanced Materials, Inc., through its China subsidiary, Tianjin Advanced Materials Inc., announced that the company has received an initial order from Bohai…
India’s Shipbuilding Industry Cancels Orders
According to a report from The Economic Times, India’s shipbuilding industry may suffer cancellations of about 15% of their total orders, worth at least Rs 3,750 crore…
Dugan Elected Chair of ASA
The American Shipbuilding Association (ASA) announced that Mr. John F. “Dugan” Shipway, President of Bath Iron Works, Bath, ME, has been elected Chairman of the…
Evergreen Inbound at Savannah
Evergreen Line will commence a first inbound at the port of Savannah in its Asia-US East Coast commencing January 2009. The move is being made to meet the needs…
Dryships Cancels 4 Drybulk Carriers
DryShips Inc. (NASDAQ: DRYS) a global provider of marine transportation services for drybulk cargoes announced on Dec. 10 that it has agreed to cancel the previously…
New Wärtsilä Office in South Korea
Wärtsilä's added to its presence in South Korea with the inauguration of its new service center and office in Eomgung, Busan, on Dec. By opening these premises, Wärtsilä will be able to centralize its business units in Korea, as Services, Ship Power, Power Plants and Industrial Operations, together with finance and administration, will eventually relocate to the new office. The new facility, located close to the new port in Busan…
This Day in Naval History – Dec 11
1941 - Contract establishes the Naval Salvage Service. 1941 - Wake Island Garrison under Commander Winfield Cunningham repulses Japanese invasion force. 1954 - First supercarrier of 59…
Developing Better Marine Inspectors
The Coast Guard Marine Safety Detachment (MSD) Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin and the Washington Island Ferry Line (WIFL) located in Washington Island, Wisconsin teamed up to create a Small Passenger Vessel (SPV) industry training program for Coast Guard Marine Inspectors. Early this summer WIFL’s President, Mr. Dick Purinton, and Lieutenant Jerry Butwid of MSD Sturgeon Bay, met to create the training program to provide marine inspectors with a better understanding of the industry they regulate.
Hand-over of Su Tu Vang CPP
J. Ray McDermott, S. A. announced the handover of the Su Tu Vang Central Processing Platform for CuuLong Joint Operating Company (CLJOC) offshore Vietnam to enable production of first oil ahead of schedule. The project sets a benchmark in the industry for fabrication completion of a 15,500MT float-over deck in 22.5 months. The accomplishment was celebrated at the Su Tu Vang first oil ceremony held in Hanoi.
Webb, Christopher Join Robert Allan Ltd.
Robert Allan Ltd. announced the recent appointment of two senior staff members. Roland (Rollie) Webb has been appointed as Manager, New Construction. Webb comes to Robert Allan Ltd. with many years of shipbuilding and management experience across Canada and in the United States. From 1993 to 2003, Web was President of Todd Pacific Shipyard Corporation, Seattle, WA, and most recently was President, Shipyards at Washington Marine Group, Vancouver, BC.
Secure Waters CEO Speaks on Anti-Piracy
Corey Ranslem, Chief Executive Officer of Secure Waters LLC, was invited to speak on the innovative approaches required to protect ships from the dangerous and growing…
Navionics Free iPhone Mobile
Navionics, electronic cartography and navigation data supply, announces the availability of its free application for iPhone users, Navionics Viewer, which includes fully-functional marine navigation charts for Southeastern Florida, as well as marine and outdoor cartography for Genoa, Italy. Navionics Viewer, with the free cartography samples, allow you to see your GPS position, tap and pinch the screen to zoom in and out…
Koike Aronson - Buyer Financing & Warranty
At a time when many industrial operators are having trouble securing credit, Koike Aronson/Ransome Inc. has joined with a major capital equipment lender to offer…
26 GE Diesels to Power Panama Canal Tugboats
GE Transportation will supply Marinsa, Panama, with 26 V228 diesel engines. The 12-cylinder engines will power 13 new tugboats to be used in the Panama Canal in Panama. “This is a significant order for GE, the largest we’ve received to date in Latin America. We faced stiff competition in the marketplace and are delighted that ultimately our V228 engines were selected for this project,” said John Manison, manager of GE Transportation’s marine and stationary power business, Erie, Pennsylvania.
BCS Marine for the Queen of Coquitlam
Mill Log Wilson Equipment Ltd. and its Service Dealer, CANnav Marine Solutions, announced that BCS Marine Hydraulic Steering Components has been chosen by BC Ferries for the Queen of Coquitlam…
Stena Line Renews Agreement with MCP
Maritime Communications Partner (MCP) announced the renewal of a major four-year management contract with the Stena Line for the deployment of maritime communications…
ABB Wins Offshore Contracts of $150m
ABB, a power and automation technology group, recently won six contracts collectively worth more than $150m to supply main electrical systems for drilling rigs and drill-ships built in Asia.
