MLL Purchases Two U.S. Flag Combination Ships
Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) has completed the purchase of two flag general cargo and roll-on/roll-off combination ships, formerly employed under long-term charter to the U.S.
Foss Maritime Wins Clean Air Award
The ports of and was honored Foss Maritime Company, calling its innovative approach to reducing air pollution in southern an outstanding example of corporate leadership.
W&O Acquires Valco / Premier Group
W&O a supplier of marine valves, pipe, fittings, engineered products and valve automation solutions, has acquired the Valco/Premier Group, which includes Premier Copper Manufacturing…
Guam Shipyard Awarded $11.5m Contract
Guam Shipyard, Santa Rita, , is being awarded a $11.5m firm-fixed-price contract for a 55-calendar-day regular overhaul of Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment…
Lloyd’s Register Capstone Acquires Celerity3 Engineering
Lloyd’s Register Capstone, Inc. has concluded the acquisition of Celerity3 Engineering, Inc., an engineering firm based in . Celerity3 specializes in design, process…
AAPA Port Security Seminar & Expo Set for Houston
The American Association of Port Authorities' (AAPA) 12th Port Security Seminar and Exhibition, is being held in , July 16-18. The expo plans to address concerns…
Golar and Bluewater Partner in Bid for Offshore FSRU Project
Golar LNG announced that it has agreed to partner with Bluewater Energy Services B.V in bidding for an offshore LNG FSRU opportunity with 's national oil company, PetroSA.
US Navy Working to Lower Ships’ Fuel Costs
The rewards reaped from the Navy's Energy Conservation (ENCON) Program save millions in fuel costs, while keeping ships at sea to support the nation's Maritime Strategy.
Nippon Steel to Move into Offshore Business
Nippon Steel Engineering Co. is bolstering its operating structure in a bid to win contracts spanning everything from design to construction of crude oil and natural gas processing facilities at sea.
RIL, ONGC Ops May Face Shut Down
Reliance Industries and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation may face an imminent shut down of offshore oil and gas operations after the Shipping Ministry issued new…
This Day in Naval History - July 16
1862 - Congress creates rank of Rear Admiral. David G. Farragut is named the first Rear Admiral. 1912 - Rear Adm. Bradley Fiske receives patent for torpedo plane, or airborne torpedo.
Navy Names Two Virginia Class Submarines
The Navy announced on July 15 that the next two Virginia-class attack submarines will be named the USS Minnesota and the USS North Dakota. The selection of , designated SSN 783…
Bonhomme Richard Back At Sea for RIMPAC
Following a 14-day port visit to , USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) (BHR) returned to sea July 11 to participate in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise. BHR will spend several days conducting flight deck and well deck operations as well as other drills and evolutions in preparation for the tactical phase of the exercise. "This is an excellent opportunity to prepare us for what we do anyway," said Capt. Neil R. Parrott, BHR commanding officer.
Skipjack En Route to West Coast
Penn Maritime's newest vessel, Skipjack, is currently en-route from the builder, Thoma-Sea Boatbuilder, on the Gulf coast to the west coast. It is pushing a new 90,000 barrel tank-barge. A sister ship is expected to deliver from the same yard in October this year. These are a part of Penn's five boat order from the yard.
Cal Maritime and Clearwater Port Partner
The California Maritime Academy of Vallejo, CA, a member of the , and Clearwater Port LLC, announced the creation of a joint program to expand West Coast training in the handling and transport of liquefied natural gas (LNG) products. The program puts in place the first formal continuing education LNG training available from a nationally recognized institution on the West Coast. Cal Maritime is one of seven maritime academies nationwide and the only one on the West Coast.
DryShips Completes Acquisition of Ocean Rig
DryShips Inc. announced that Primelead Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of DryShips Inc., has effected a compulsory transfer of all remaining shares in Ocean Rig…
MarAd Sells Two Obsolete Vessels For More Than $1m Each
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration announced today that it has sold two obsolete ships to American salvage companies for more than $1 million each.
Aker Solutions Wins Drilling Equipment Contracts
Aker Solutions has been awarded two contracts with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering in for the delivery of identical drilling equipment packages for Odebrecht's two new drillships.
STX to Set Up Subsidiary in China
STX Shipbuilding Co said Tuesday it plans to make an initial investment of 35 billion Korean Won to set up a wholly-owned subsidiary in , STX () Business, reports said.
Martin Named President and CEO of Waterways Council, Inc.
Cornel J. Martin has been named as Waterways Council, Inc.'s President and CEO (designate), effective August 1, 2008. Martin will transition alongside current President and CEO R. Barry Palmer, who will retire at the end of December. Palmer has served as President and CEO of Waterways Council for five years, and before that, served for 22 years as Executive Director of DINAMO, the Association for the Development of Inland Navigation in 's .
