BSM Installs BOW GSM Solution
market leader ship management. BSM has a managed fleet of more than 600 vessels. BSMD (Hamburg) will initially install BOW’s GSM solution on their vessel CAP BRETON (ex. Christiane Schulte).
Landtman Named New Yard Manager
Aker Yards has a clear ambition to strengthen the operational focus in the business area Cruise & Ferries in Aker Yards, and has decided to strengthen the management team.
MHI Delivers 300th Ship to MOL
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) delivered MOL COMPETENCE, a large-size containership, to Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) at the Koyagi Plant of MHI's Nagasaki Shipyard and Machinery Works. The container ship marks the 300th vessel delivered from MHI to MOL. The 8,100 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit), 90,000 gross ton MOL COMPETENCE is the largest container ship built by MHI. It is one of a…
Perdido Truss Spar Delivered
Dockwise Ltd. said that the Perdido Truss Spar was safely delivered by the semi-submersible vessel Mighty Servant 1 on Friday 27 June 2008. The Spar was skidded…
This Day in Naval History - July 02
1923 - Commissioning of Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C. 1926 - Distinguished Flying Cross authorized by Congress. 1937 - Amelia Earhart disappears in Pacific.
Crowley Emergency Response … Year Round
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Crowley emergency response tug began its first day of year-round service today in Neah Bay, Wash. The emergency response tug will provide assistance to disabled ships and protect the coastline in an unprecedented tour in Washington - providing 365 continuous days of service in an effort to help prevent oil spills in the Strait of Juan de Fuca and along Washington's pristine coastlines. The contract…
ExxonMobil Chief Touts Q-Max Advantage
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Speaking at the 19 World Petroleum Congress in Madrid, Mr. Tillerson outlined the challenge of supplying growing energy needs while minimizing the impact on the environment. “New energy technologies for energy supply, such as those enabling an increase in world LNG supplies, together with technologies to improve energy efficiency, will be critical in meeting the world’s energy challenge,” Mr. Tillerson said.
Guangzhou to Purchase Shipyard
Guangzhou Shipyard International Co reportedly plans a rights issue to fund the purchase of a shipyard for up to $452 m from its state-owned parent company,accoording to a Reuters report.
BIW Awarded $20.7m Modification
Bath Iron Works Corp., (a General Dynamics Company), Bath, Maine is being awarded a $20,753,902 modification under previously awarded contract (N00024-06-C-2307) to exercise an option for 233…
Funds Available for Wharf Repair
The W. F. Magann Corp., Portsmouth, Va., was awarded a $12,760,000 firm fixed price contract on Jun 30, 2008, for repairs to Berth 20 wharf structure at Norfolk…
Sperry Wins Integrated Bridge Deal
Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine, Charlottesville, Va., is being awarded a $6,998,383 firm fixed price contract for three Integrated Bridge and Navigation System (IBN)…
India Awards Drilling Rights
will award drilling rights to domestic and overseas explorers for a record 57 oil and gas areas as it seeks to boost crude production and lower dependence on imported fuel.
Neah Bay Response Tug Starts First full Year of Service
Beginning July 1, the emergency response tug will begin an unprecedented tour of duty for – providing 365 continuous days of service to help prevent oil spills…
Colfax Wins $1.3m Contract from VT Shipbuilding
Colfax Corporation a provider of fluid-handling solutions, announced that VT Shipbuilding has awarded the company a $1.3m contract, which names the company as its preferred marine pump provider.
ABG Shipyard Wins Order from Sealion
's ABG Shipyard Ltd. said it has won an order worth about $136.6m from UK-based Sealion Shipping. Ltd. to build 3 subsea multipurpose vessels for Toisa Ltd.
Northrop Grumman-built Amphibious Dock Ship
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The Northrop Grumman Corporation-built amphibious transport dock ship (LPD 20) completed builder's trials last week, a collaborative effort between the company's Shipbuilding sector and the U.S. Navy. Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding, the newly-formed sector of Northrop Grumman Corporation, is made up of the former Northrop Grumman Ship Systems and shipbuilding sectors. Rigorous testing was performed on the ship's main propulsion, communications, steering, navigational, radar and other systems.
Hapag-Lloyd and Coast Guard to Receive Port Ministry Awards
The North American Maritime Ministry Association (NAMMA) announced that Hapag-Lloyd and the United States Coast Guard are the recipients of this year’s maritime ministry awards.
CSSC to Sell Shipyard for $443m
China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC), has put its Wenchong Shipyard up for sale on the Beijing Equity Exchange for $443m, Reuters reported. CSSC stipulated that…
Flooding Closes St. Louis to Barges
Flooding on the Mississippi River has closed the St. Louis harbor to barge traffic, Reuters reported. The Coast Guard closed the from mile marker 174 to 189. Vessels…
Environmental Assessment for National Defense Reserve Fleet Sites
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration is asking for public comment on its Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment for the admittance…