Nimitz CSG Ships Arrive in South Korea
The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) is moored near the Republic of Korean submarine Sohn Won-il (SSK 072) at Busan Naval Base. The nuclear-powered aircraft…
Companies Swap Accusations over Oil Spill
Defense lawyers from rival companies wrangled over who was to blame for South Korea's worst oil spill as the trial resumed of five people accused of negligence, according to AFP.
Possible Fourth Freedom Vessel to be Built by Aker
Aker Yards and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. have reached an understanding regarding the basis on which Royal Caribbean will order a fourth ship in the Freedom class…
MarAd To Recycle Three More Ships
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration has signed contracts totaling $1,136,106 for the recycling of three obsolete ships from its reserve fleets.
Wärtsilä Acquires Maritime Service
Wärtsilä has acquired the Norwegian company Maritime Service AS, which specializes in ship service, mechanical and reconditioning services. Maritime Service has its operations in Ålesund…
Containership Bremen Express Named
Hapag-Lloyd is naming the containership Bremen Express in Bremerhaven. The patron of the 335m long mega containership capable of carrying 8,749 standard containers is Hilde Herwig, wife of Thomas W.
Royal Haskoning Buys First Marine
Royal Haskoning acquired First Marine International to develop and expand its services towards the upper end of the supply chain. First Marine International has…
CSIC Aims High
China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC) said it strives to rank among the global top 500 by 2015, according to a report on Xinhua. The company's shipbuilding…
Taiwan Shipbuilding Output Equals $1.6b
According to tallies released by the Taiwan’s Industrial Development Bureau, the production value of Taiwan's shipbuilding industry is expected to amount to $1.6b, up 21% versus the previous year.
E-ships Orders two LPG Tankers
Emirates Ship Investment Company (E-ships) has ordered construction of two semi-refrigerated LPG Tankers from STX for $76 million, according to a report on www.khaleejtimes.com.
China Hits 18.9m Tons
China reported its shipbuilding tonnage was up 30% to reach 18.93 million tons in 2007, according to a report from China Knowledge. The country exported 14.9 million…
Aker Yards Reports Loss; CEO Steps Down
The troubles at Aker Yards now have a number to them, as the company reported a loss for the year and that its CEO has been forced out. Aker Yards ASA reported an…
Wärtsilä Acquires Company
Wärtsilä has acquired the Norwegian company Maritime Service AS, which specializes in ship service, mechanical and reconditioning services. Maritime Service has its operations in Ålesund…
DHS: TWIC Dashboard
The Department of Homeland Security issued the TWIC Dashboard to provide point-in-time program information on enrollment and adjudication statistics and other relevant…
NOAA: Federal Consistency Appeal
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a notice stating that the Secretary of Commerce has stayed, for a period of 60 days, closure of…
MIPS Holds Security Roundtable Discussion
From Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. Experts in maritime infrastructure protection participated in a roundtable discussion, Feb. 27, during a Maritime…
Sleek Design for Indonesian Tug
The team, composed of owner H. Darmansyah, naval architect Surjo Adji and yard manager Heri Nurcahyono, has built the Muji Rahayu Shipyard into a major player amongst…
Mineral Monaco Purchased
Mineral Monaco (2005 – 180,263 dwt) currently on long-term charter from Imabari (Japan). The change of ownership is scheduled to take place in the course of the month of May.
Zarmati Named President & CEO of Costa Cruise Lines—North America
Maurice Zarmati has been named president and CEO of Costa Cruise Lines—North America. Zarmati, who is currently vice president of sales for Carnival Cruise Lines…
WSDOT Announces Realignment
The Washington State Department of Transportation announced a realignment of two key programs – Vessel Engineering and Vessel Maintenance. This step is part of…
