Keppel to Build ENSCO Semisubmersible Rig
Keppel FELS Limited (Keppel FELS) has won a contract to build a $537m ultra-deepwater semisubmersible (semi) drilling rig from a subsidiary of ENSCO International Incorporated (ENSCO). This contract follows shortly after of the award of the fifth semi, ENSCO 8504, that was announced on May 6, 2008. This latest rig, ENSCO 8505, is the sixth consecutive semi of the ENSCO 8500 Series® that Keppel FELS is constructing, and is scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2012.
NYMAR's Shaerf Open Nasdaq
On Friday, May 30, New York Maritime Inc. president Peter Shaerf (center) opened the NASDAQ stock exchange in New York City, highlighting the growing importance of the marine industry in the equity markets globally. On NASDAQ alone there are 40 maritime companies listed. Shaerf, flanked by about 50 colleagues from the New York metro area, noted the importance of the timing of the occasion, prior to the opening of the Posidonia exhibition in Athens, Greece.
EXMAR Leases 3 LNG Ships
This Day in Naval History - June 02
1941 - First escort carrier, USS Long Island (CVE 1), commissioned. For more information about naval history, visit the Naval Historical Center Web site at www.history.navy.mil.
BV Focuses on Access Safety
structures. detail. the means of access onboard ships of any type. cent of non-fatal shipboard injuries to almost nothing. hatchways, can reduce common accidents to almost zero. that benefit to merchant ships. crew members and surveyors. of actual users and the application of ergonomic principles to design. openings (vertical and horizontal) and elevated passageways. and confidence and poor marking of hazards. to build. for shipping accidents are due to slips, trips and falls," says Anne.
KfW uses Eurofin to target Greek owners
Eurofin to act as its consultant. clients and identifying ship financing opportunities for the bank. Dr. clients. stronger than it has ever been. good banks such as KfW IPEX-Bank have to be selective.
Homeland Security Committee – Concern re TWIC Helpdesk
The House Committee on Homeland Security issued said that the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Helpdesk established by the Transportation Security…
Bourbon to Sell Interest in Rigdon Companies
Under the merger proposal between Rigdon Marine Corporation and Gulfmark Offshore announced on May 28, Bourbon will sell its interest in the Rigdon companies. 3rd quarter of 2008.
K LINE and Intersleek 900 in New 100 Ship Milestone
International Paint Ltd. announced the completion of the 100th ship coated with the fluoropolymer based, patented foul release product Intersleek 900. Working in close cooperation with K LINE, the Japanese headquartered global shipping and logistics company, the 1998 built, 77,302 dwt Type 77 thermal coal carrier, the Corona Emblem has been completed at Huarun Dadong Dockyard Co., Ltd. in Shanghai, China.
M/V Centurion Del Atlantico Returns after Refurbishment
M/V Centurion Del Atlantico returned to the southern hemisphere after a major refurbishment May 30. MAN Diesel PrimeServ’s Service Center in Frederikshavn, Denmark, has successfully completed a large main engine repair and overhaul job aboard the Argentine fishing factory trawler Centurion Del Atlantico. The 21-year-old vessel arrived at for a complete main engine overhaul and an extensive updating and renewal of the accommodation, and the fish factory processing plants.
This Day in Naval History - May 30
From the Navy News Service 1814 - Navy gunboats capture three British boats on Lake Ontario near Sandy Creek, N.Y.
Navy's Top Engineers and Scientists Honored
By Lt. Cmdr. John T. The Acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition, John S. Thackrah, today honored 46 of the Department of…
Marlink Signs Sealink Deal with Wilhelmsen
Marlink, a Vizada company, announced an agreement to provide the Sealink Maritime VSAT solution to Wilhelmsen Ship Management (WSM). Marlink will equip 30 Wilhelmsen…
Wärtsilä Inaugurates Research Engine in Switzerland
Wärtsilä Corporation inaugurated its new RTX-4 full-scale, low-speed research engine in its Diesel Technology Centre in . This large, RTX-4 research engine is employed in furthering the development of Wärtsilä low-speed marine engines to meet market needs such as further improved reliability, longer times between overhauls, greater fuel efficiency and lower exhaust gas emissions, especially NOX and CO2.
Ulstein to Build PSVs for Remøy Shipping
Remøy Shipping has signed a contract with Ulstein Verft for two eco-friendly platform supply vessels (PSV) of ULSTEIN PX105 type designed by Ulstein Design with future oriented products and systems from Ulstein Elektro. The vessels are already set for long-term contracts with StatoilHydro upon completion. The vessels will be delivered in February and May 2011. A large number of the details in the newly developed ULSTEIN PX105 design are according to requirement specifications from StatoilHydro.
GulfMark Offshore to Acquire Rigdon Marine
GulfMark Offshore, Inc. announced it had entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Rigdon Marine Corporation (RMC), a major operator of technologically advanced offshore supply vessels. The purchase will add the RMC management team, an experienced group of mariners and a fleet of modern vessels designed to support the expanding demand in the deepwater . The combined company will initially operate 90 vessels with an additional 16 vessels under construction for delivery through 2010.
Marinette Receives $6.2m Navy Deal
Marinette Marine Corp., Marinette, Wis., is being awarded $6,243,345 under previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00025-03-C-0002) for the acquisition of…
MarAd Releases Marine Operator Survey
The Maritime Administration (MarAd) released its Marine Operator Survey Concerning Mariner Availability. The survey found, among other things, that 71% of respondents…
Coast Guard Postpones Pursuing Refunds For Faulty Ships
The U.S. Coast Guard said it will temporarily stop its review and suspend its pursuit of a $96.1m refund for faulty ships built by Lockheed Martin Corp. (LMT) and Northrop Grumman Corp.
Update on Pirate Attack of MV Amiya Scan
Reider Shipping, owners of the hijacked freighter MV Amiya Scan and charterers Scan-Trans, report they have been in contact with their vessel. Contact has been made…
