Jamaica Opens Bremen Office
Cutting the metaphorical ribbon for the official opening of the JSR’s new office in , Hon. L. Michael Henry, CD, MP and Jamaican Minister of Transport and Works…
House Committee Raises Concerns About TWIC Production
The House Committee on Homeland Security issued a letter signed by Chairman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) inquiring of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) about…
Hearing on Vessel Rebuilding
The Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure conducted a hearing on Rebuilding Vessels under the Jones Act.
Cummings: Enforcement of Jones Act is Essential
Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, issued the following statement after convening a hearing to consider the U.S. “The issues pertaining to the rebuilding of Jones Act vessels in foreign shipyards are highly complex. However, fair and consistent enforcement of the law is essential to ensure that it is appropriately enforced…
USS Providence Visits Namesake City
The Los Angeles-class, fast-attack submarine USS Providence (SSN 719) and residents celebrated their namesake relationship during "USS Providence Day" June 9. "USS…
Ocean Rig ASA Mandatory Offer Period Ends
DryShips Inc. announced that the mandatory offer period for the acquisition of all the outstanding shares of Ocean Rig ASA ended 11th June 2008. As of 11 June 2008 Primelead Limited…
Evergreen Named Ocean Carrier of the Year
Evergreen Line announced it has been selected by Wal*Mart Stores Inc. as International Ocean Carrier of the Year for 2007-2008. The award is presented every year…
This Day in Naval History - June 12
1944 - Four U.S. Carrier Groups (15 carriers) begin attack on Japanese positions in the . 1948 - The Women's Armed Forces Integration Act provides for enlistment…
France Buys Shipyard Stake
announced plans on to buy back 9 percent of the country's biggest shipyard. Chantiers de l'Atlantique in western , which built Queen Mary 2, was sold by French engineering…
TEN Announces Charter Extensions for Tankers
Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited announced a two-year time-charter extensions for two Aframax product tankers to Neste Oil of , the original charterers. The charters…
NASSCO Awarded $100m Contract for Twelfth T-AKE’s Long-Lead Materials
General Dynamics NASSCO, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, has been awarded a $100 million contract from the U.S. Navy to purchase long-lead materials…
VT and BAE Agree on Shipbuilding JV
VT Group has finalized its shipbuilding joint venture with BAE Systems. Under the agreement -- the terms of which are substantially unchanged from those set out…
LR Develops "Seafarers' Bill of Rights"
Lloyd's Register has developed a voluntary assessment program, designed to support the practical implementation of the forthcoming ILO Maritime Labour Convention (MLC, 2006) on new and existing ships.
FERC – Weaver’s Cover Offshore Berth Project
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a notice stating that it is evaluating the Offshore Berth Project planned by Weaver’s Cove Energy. The plan…
Maritime Union Welcomes $28m in Funding for NZ Shipping
A maritime union has welcomed the government’s plans to invest $28m in coastal shipping. The ITF-affiliated Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) has claimed that…
Multi-Agency Oil Spill Drill to be Conducted in San Diego
A multi-agency drill simulating a major oil spill off the coast of San Diego is scheduled to be held Wednesday and Thursday at the San Diego Convention Center. The…
Lloyd’s Register CNC: Focus on Quality
Some of the maritime industry’s leading practitioners have urged global shipbuilders and suppliers not to let the current shipping boom distract them from what must…
Hapag-Lloyd Restructures Executive Board
Ulrich Kranich will be responsible on the Executive Board of Hapag-Lloyd AG for the global operations in future. He is taking over this role from Adolf Adrion who is retiring at the end of the year.
Pugh Named Director Marine Highways
MarAd has named James D. Pugh to head its Office of Marine Highways and Passenger Services in Jim will focus on expanding the use of ’s coastal, intracoastal and…
Evergreen Launches AFS
Evergreen Line will launch a regional service to central Adriatic and Balkan ports in June. The Adriatic Feeder Service (AFS) will significantly improve the existing…
