Cruise Calls Add Fuel to Energy-Based Arctic Shipping Challenges
Arctic shipping operations are set for dramatic growth due to vast energy resources and a rise in cruise ship calls – but to maximise opportunities, the industry…
Transocean Announces Contract Extension for Deepwater Nautilus
Transocean announced that the ultra-deepwater semisubmersible Deepwater Nautilus has been awarded a minimum three-year contract extension commencing in December…
Maritime Strategy Port Call at University of Denver
The diplomats of tomorrow met with Deputy Chief of Naval Operations Vice Adm. John Morgan and naval strategist Capt. Dan Cloyd at the , March 26 to discuss the new…
KDB Starts Sale of Daewoo Shipbuilding
Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, one of 's "big three" takeover targets, has been put up for sale. The other two prime takeover targets are Hyundai Engineering…
56,000 DWT Bulk Carrier Delivered
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. completed and delivered a 56,000 dwt type bulk carrier M.V. Windsor Adventure (MES Hull NO. 1666) at its Tamano Works on March 26…
Crowley Has Supporting Role in New James Bond film
Crowley Maritime Corporation's liner services group was recently contracted to play a behind-the-scenes role in the upcoming James Bond flick Quantum of Solace.
North Cape Simulator Opens in Norway
The official opening of the Transas full mission bridge simulator in the took place recently. Installed at the North Cape Maritime School (NMS) overlooking the town of , the 15mil.
Rolls-Royce Wins $73M Petrobras Contract
Rolls-Royce announced a new order from the Brazilian state oil company, Petrobras, for an additional four gas turbine power generation packages valued at $73m for use on a new offshore platform.
STX Shipbuilding Wins $594m Ship Deal
STX Shipbuilding Co., the world’s fifth-largest shipyard, said Wednesday (Mar. 26) that it has won an order valued at $594m to build four ships, Korea.net reported.
APM Terminals and Port of Rotterdam to Cooperate On R&D
Five year, global agreement to work toward improved productivity and efficiency, land utilization, environmental sensitivity and public awareness…
ABS Awards First Containership Parametric Roll Notation
ABS has awarded three ships in the Hyundai Merchant Marine Co., Ltd. (HMM) fleet with what is believed to be the first class notation specific to parametric roll issued to industry.
Blaney Joins Mack Boring Marine Transmission Center
Jim Blaney, formerly president of Aquadrive Systems, Inc., has joined Mack Boring & Parts Company of . The announcement was made by Mack Boring Co-Presidents Ned and Steve McGovern.
Secretary of the Navy Visits Israel
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW) Kevin S. Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter, arrived on March 23 for a three-day visit in…
This Day in Naval History - March 27
1794 - Congress authorizes the construction of six frigates, including Constitution. 1799 - USS Constitution recaptures American sloop Neutrality from . 1880 - USS…
Gulf Region Turning into Hub for Ship Repair Services
The Gulf region is fast turning into a major hub for ship repair services and conversion projects, with Dubai Drydocks in the UAE and the Arab Ship Repair Yard (ASRY)…
L&T Wins Contract
Larsen and Toubro Ltd (L&T) has won a contract valued at about $240m to build four specialized ships for Dutch company RollDock BV. Indian companies are currently…
Rigdon Marine Christens Fast Supply Vessel
Billy Guice, Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Rigdon Marine Corporation (RMC), announced the christening and delivery of the Hammerhead, the first of four…
Star Bulk Announces Charter
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. announced it has agreed to a further three-year time charter for its Supramax vessel Star Gamma. The new three-year time charter to Korea…
ACP Awards Contract for Construction of New Dredge
Moving forward with its equipment upgrades for the Expansion Program, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) officially awarded the contract to design and build a new…
Engineer Sentenced For Trying To Steal Navy Secrets
A Chinese-born engineer convicted of conspiring to pass military secrets to the People's Republic of was sentenced to 24 years and five months in federal prison.
