Aker Yards to Build Two for MSC
Aker Yards and MSC Cruises have signed a contract for building two cruise ships of Musica-class. The vessels will be built at Aker Yards, and delivered in February 2011 and February 2012ā¦
New Container Service Begins in Hamburg
The handling of the CSCL Long Beach at the HHLA Container TerminalBurchardkai on August 5 marks the start of a new container service that connects Northern Europe with and . In the new joint service of the French-Asia-Line 4 (FAL-4) / Asia--Express-Service 8 (AEX-8), the shipping companies CMA CGM and China Shipping (CSCL) now have a cooperative venture. FAL-4 / AEX-8 are each deploying four ships from the partner shipping companies each with a capacity of approximately 9,600 TEU.
USS Sterett Commissioned in Special Ceremony
The U.S. Navy's commissioned the latest guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) at 's Locust Point Cruise terminals Aug. 9 - the fourth time in naval history that a ship bears this name. The ship can now directly support the Navy's effort to execute the maritime strategy. During the ceremony, Greg Sterett, a descendant of the ship's namesake Lt. Andrew Sterett, was dressed in a colonial naval uniformā¦
Sealink to Expand Fleet
Sealink plans to expand its fleet size of 29 vessels to more than 40 vessels over the next three years, mostly tugboats and barges for chartering, Sinchew reported.
This Day in Naval History - Aug. 14
1813 - HMS Pelican captures USS Argus. 1886 - Secretary of the Navy establishes Naval Gun Factory at Washington Navy Yard. 1945 - agrees to surrender; last Japanese ships sunk during World War IIā¦
Utility Support Vessel Launched
Launched at the Guangzhou Panyu Lingshan Shipyard, the 36-meter Swissco Super underwent yard trials on June 3 and full sea trails and delivery were completed June 10. With a 9.8-meter beam and 4.3-meter molded depth the BV-classed boat has tankage for 250 cubic meters of fuel and 100 cubic meters of water. The Singapore registered vessel, the third in a ten-boat series, meets the IMO/SOLAS standards for life saving and fire fighting.
Keppel FELS to Build ENSCO Rig
Keppel FELS Limited (Keppel FELS) has won the contract to build the seventh ENSCO 8500 Series deepwater semisubmersible (semi) worth $560m. This sum includes equipment specified by the owner. To be delivered in the second half of 2012, the ENSCO 8506 will be the seventh consecutive semi that Keppel FELS is constructing for ENSCO International Incorporated (ENSCO). The contract follows shortly after the award of the sixth semi, ENSCO 8505, that was announced on 1 June 2008.
Portland Ferry Passengers Safely Evacuated
Ninety-six passengers were evacuated from a Portland-based ferry that ran aground about half a mile southeast of Basket Island, off the coast of Maine last week..
Eco-Friendly Flagship Vessel Arrives in Pittsburgh
August 13 after a 1,600 mile journey through nine states. board programs. the coming months after local United States Coast Guard inspections are completed. oneā¦
This Day in Naval History - Aug. 13
1777 - American explosive device made by David Bushnell explodes near British vessel off New London, Conn. 1846 - Joint expedition led by Cmdr. Robert Stockton seizes Los Angeles, Calif.
Utility Support Vessel from Guangzhou Area Shipyard
Launched at the Guangzhou Panyu Lingshan Shipyard, the 36-meter Swissco Super underwent yard trials on June 3 and full sea trails and delivery were completed June 10.
Bosch Rexroth acquires Hägglunds Drives
Ratos has agreed on the sale of Hägglunds Drives to the German company Bosch Rexroth. ā Focused efforts in recent years to accelerate growth through investment in the sales and marketing organisationā¦
Dockwise Awarded Contract
Dockwise Ltd. has been awarded to their subsidiary Dockwise Shipping for the transportation from China to New Caledonia of 18 onshore modules including an extendedā¦
Fairstar Awarded Multiple Voyage Contracts by KBR
Fairstar Heavy Transport (FAIR) has been awarded a multiple voyage contract by KBR of Houston. Fairstarās semi-submersible heavy transport vessel āFjordā will deliverā¦
UCF Students Win Autonomous Surface Vehicle Competition
A team of students from the University of Central Florida (UCF) Robotics Laboratory took first prize at AUVSI and the U.S. Office of Naval Research (ONR)ās Firstā¦
Bay-Houston Towing Takes Delivery of Lexie M
Bay-Houston Towing Co. has taken delivery of another of their innovative Z-Tech 7500 tugs. The Z-Tech 7500 design is the largest of the Robert Allan line of Z-Tech tugboats. The Lexie M was delivered to Bay-Houston on July 8, 2008.
OceanFreight Reports 2Q Results
OceanFreight Inc. a global provider of marine transportation services, announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2008. For the second quarterā¦
Olivier Named Broadpoint COO
Broadpoint, a full-service telecommunications and network solutions company, has announced Bryan Olivier as its chief operating officer. Bryan Olivier has more than 27 years of experience in management, engineering and network operations at leading companies in the telecommunications and energy industries. Along with other initiatives, Bryan Olivier will focus on expanding Broadpointās reliable, cost-effective wireless communication solutionsā¦
Agreement Creates Training Opportunities for Students
Maritime Administrator Sean T. Connaughton and John M. Murray, president and chief executive officer of , LLC, recently signed an agreement for cadets from the U.S.
Harris Awarded $62.1m Contract Modification
The Harris Corp., , is being awarded a $62.1m modification to a previously awarded contract (N66001-07-D-0054). The modification (#P00003) will include additionalā¦
