Lockheed Martin Awarded $35m Contract
Lockheed Martin was awarded a $35m contract to deliver advanced, open-architecture combat systems that will modernize four Tupi-class submarines, one Tikuna-class…
Aker American Shipping Raises $80m
Aker unit Aker American Shipping said it has raised gross proceeds of $80m via a book-building exercise in subsidiary Aker Philadelphia Shipyard. The proceeds will…
Construction Begins on Shipbuilding and Repair Factories
The Pha Rung Shipbuilding Industrial Company, a member of the Vietnam Shipbuilding Industrial Economic Group (VINASHIN), on January 27 launched the construction…
TTS Marine Gets Order
Norwegian ship and port equipment supplier TTS Marine ASA said on January 28 its port and material handling subsidiary TTS Handling Systems AS has landed a NOK60m…
HSV Swift Repairs PIRATA Buoy
The high-speed vessel (HSV 2) Swift is moored pier-side at Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek before departing for the western coast of Africa. While in Africa,…
Guided-Missile Destroyer Dewey Christened
Mrs. Deborah Mullen, ships sponsor for the precommissioning unit Dewey (DDG 105) christens the newest Aegis-class destroyer, striking the traditional champagne bottle…
Carrier's Namesake Tests Catapult
Former President George H.W. Bush, prepares to signal the launch of two "dead loads" off the flight deck of the Precommissioning Unit (PCU) George H. W. Bush's (CVN 77).
New Ship for AIDA Cruises
Meyer Werft in Papenburg started the construction of the fourth club ship for the German cruise operator. Michael Ungerer, Member of the Board of AIDA Cruises (Rostock)…
Philippines to Ban Single-Hull Vessels
The Philippines will ban single-hull oil tankers from its waters from April, two years earlier than planned, after the worst oil spill in the country's history and a separate leak in South Korea.
TEN Announces Three-Year Charters for Tankers Selecao
Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited announced three-year time- charters for Panamax newbuildings "Selecao" and "Socrates" to a major South American state oil company.
Hyundai Heavy Plans to Deliver More Ships in 2008
According to reports, Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., plans to deliver 25 percent more vessels this year as it increases production to work through almost four years worth of orders.
Mitsui Delivers Tanker
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. completed and delivered on January 25 a 110,000 dwt type double hull tanker MV YASA GOLDEN MARMARA (MES Hull’s No. 1672)which…
Keppel FELS Completes Singaporean Project
Keppel FELS Limited (Keppel FELS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Keppel Offshore & Marine Limited (Keppel O&M), has completed the construction of its second jackup…
This Day in Naval History - Jan. 26
1911 - The first hydroaeroplane flight is witnessed by a naval aviator. 1913 - The body of John Paul Jones is laid in its final resting place in the chapel of the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md.
Total Charters in New Barge Capacity in Germany
Total Marine Fuels in Germany has chartered in additional barge capacity to meet growing demand for fuel oil from customers in Hamburg and along the Kiel Canal.
Star Bulk Acquires Bulk Carrier
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a Capesize bulk carrier of approx. 180,000 dwt, built in 1991 in Japan, for approximately…
Tanker Owner in Spill Denies Wrongdoing
According to reports, the owner and operators of the tanker involved in South Korea's worst oil spill denied any wrongdoing, but offered sympathy to locals affected…
Aries Maritime Provides Update on the Ostria
Aries Maritime Transport Limited announced the Ostria, a 2000-built products tanker, has returned to service effective January 13, 2008 following the completion…
VT Order Book Expands
According to the Financial Times, VT has seen its order book rise to about $7.93b on the back of several contract wins. The company said its financial performance…
Wounded Warriors to Serve at MMA
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary E. Peters announced that U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point (USMMA) will be opened to U.S. Navy and Marine Corps veterans…
