Coast Guard Comment on Arctic Policy
Adm. Thad Allen, Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, issued the following statement on Jan. 12 on the new Arctic policy National Security Presidential Directive…
M/V Tijuca Maiden Call in Tacoma
On Sunday, Jan. 11, the Wallenius Wilhelmsen M/V Tijuca made its maiden call at the Port of Tacoma. With a total length of just over 760 ft and a capacity of 7,500 autos, the Tijuca is among the largest in the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet. The vessel was delivered to Wallenius Wilhelmsen from the Daewoo Shipyard in South Korea on Dec. 19, 2008. It took on cargo in Japan before making its maiden voyage…
OceanFrieght Inc. Amends Credit Facility
OceanFreight Inc., (NASDAQ:OCNF) a global provider of seaborne transportation services announced that it has entered into an amendatory agreement to its $325m senior…
This Day in Naval History – Jan. 15
1865 - In largest amphibious operation of war, Union forces capture Ft. Fisher, Wilmington, NC, by joint amphibious force. 1997 - Navy physician CAPT Jerry Lineger…
Island Boats Delivers Second Crewboat
The Swordfish, Christened January 14 on Bayou Teche, is a sister-ship in all but two significant features to the Bourbon Libeccio delivered earlier in 2008 from Jeaneratte LouisianaĂs Island Boats. The move from green for the 175 by 32 ft hull to a deep royal blue is the result of an ownership change from Rigdon to GulfMark in the intervening months. The second difference results from the advent of Tier II engine technology.
Great Lakes Iron Ore Trade Crumbles
With a majority of the nationĂs blast furnaces idled, the iron ore trade on the Great Lakes took one of its biggest plunges in decades. Shipments totaled only 3.1 million net tons…
Quality Shipyards Launches Terrel Tide
On Friday, January 9, 2009, Quality shipyards launched its Hull 1271, the M/V Terrel Tide, a 266 ft by 56 ft by 19 ft 6 inch Offshore Oilfield Supply Vessel. The M/V Terrel Tide is being constructed for Tidewater Marine and is named for Terrel Hebert, Vice President of Production and a 38 year veteran of Quality Shipyards.
Study Evaluates U.S. Maritime Policies
The Maritime Administration has issued a new study that evaluates the adequacy of current U.S. maritime policy to meet the commercial, economic, security and environmental…
New Sinkable Barge for Salvage Ops
Worldwide, $1.2b of ships, boats, pollutants and the like are salvaged from oceans and lakes annually. The Salvage-Retriever from Marine Flotation Products reduces the need for costly, awkward cranes, chains and other heavy equipment, while providing a means to clean-up debris fields or raise articles to the surface for reclamation. Extremely durable, it can be used repeatedly for years. The patent…
Motia Selects IMOS
Veson Nautical, the US-based maritime software developer delivering chartering, operations and accounting solutions for cargo transportation, announced that Motia…
Stena Bulk Appoints Kihlberg
Stena Bulk, an international tanker owner controlling a fleet of more than 75 tankers from seven offices in six countries, announced the appointment of Mr. Jonas…
Hamburg Sud's First Chilean Christening
Hamburg Sud conducted its first Chilean Christening in its 137-year history. Hamburg Sud has christened a container ship in Chile, the ceremony took place in Valparaiso on 9 January 2009.
Turkish Gov't Supports SMM Istanbul
The first SMM Istanbul is to be held at the centrally located L¸tfi Kirdar Convention & Exhibition Centre (ICEC) on the European side of Istanbul, from 21 to 23 January 2009.
ISS Expands in Southern China
Since the beginning of the year Inchcape Shipping Services has been attending vessels and providing professional boarding and agency services in the ports of Nansha and Huangpu in southern China.
GulfNav Appoints Kristiansen CEO
Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC (DFM: GULFNAV), has recently announced the appointment of Mr. Per Wistoft Kristiansen as Chief Executive Officer. Per will lead the…
This Day in Naval History - Jan. 14
1813 - US Frigate Chesapeake captures British brig Hero 1815 - HMS Endymion, Tenedos and Pomone capture USS President 1863 - Navy General Order 4, Emancipation Proclamation 1943 - In first su
Evergreen to Order 100 Boxships
According to a report from The Economic Times, Evergreen Marine announced plans to spend $5.5b to build 100 container ships before the anticipated recovery of the global economy in 2012.
Ship Crews Paid Double to Sail Gulf of Aden
According to a Jan. 11 report from Reuters, Oil shippers are paying crews double to persuade them to sail through the pirate-infested Gulf of Aden. (Source: Reuters)
GE Shipping Cancels Two Newbuildings
Great Eastern Shipping Co Ltd said on Jan. 8 that it has cancelled two new ship-building contracts, citing the highly uncertain business environment. (Source: Reuters India)
Korean Shipbuilding Restructuring Delayed
According to a Jan. 8 report from The Korea Times, the planned restructuring of Korea's struggling construction and shipbuilding industries will likely take more…
