IMO – AIS Discrepancy Reports
The IMO issued a circular forwarding AIS discrepancy reports for the period July to September 2009. Analysis of the reports shows that in the majority of cases the…
Int’l Responses to DOS Weapons Demarche
The US Coast Guard posted a summary of the responses received to date from various port states to the Department of State (DOS) demarche requesting information regarding…
NOL Group’s Service Center in Western China
Neptune Orient Lines (NOL), a global container shipping, terminals and logistics group, announced that it will establish an administration and service centre in Chongqing Municipality…
Seanergy Maritime Q3 Results
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. announced its operating results for the third quarter and nine month period ended September 30, 2009. -- EBITDA of $23.1 million…
Purvin & Gertz Residual Fuel Market Outlook
Purvin & Gertz announced the completion of the Residual Fuel Market Outlook: Impact of Bunker Quality Changes on Marine Fuels & Refining. This comprehensive study includes an analysis of the issues…
This Day in Coast Guard History – Nov. 7
1986-An HC-130 from AIRSTA Elizabeth City located the disabled 44-foot Polish sailing vessel Gaudeamus with six Polish citizens aboard about 400 miles east of New York.
This Day in Naval History – Nov. 7
1861 - CAPT Charles Wilkes seizes two Confederate diplomats from the British steamer Trent, causing an international controversy with Great Britain (known as the Trent Affair).
Fincantieri Invests in U.S. Yards
Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani S.p.A is investing and committing more than $40m in 2009-10 facility improvements at its mid-tier United States shipyards, Marinette…
P.B. Shah President Ingram Barge Co.
P.B. (Kaj) Shah, Senior Vice President of Customer Service, was named President of Ingram Barge company. The appointment was announced by Craig E. Philip, CEO of Ingram Barge Company. Shah has been an Ingram executive since 1989. Most recently, he has been responsible for managing the logistics and transportation needs of Ingram’s dry cargo customers. During his more than 20 years at Ingram, Shah has held various positions in Logistics…
Hornbeck Offshore Q3 2009 Results
Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (NYSE: HOS) announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009. Third quarter 2009 revenues decreased 17.4% to $90.1…
Shell’s Successful South African Offshore Bid
The South African Petroleum Authorities confirmed Royal Dutch Shell plc as the successful bidder for exploration rights in the Orange Basin deep-water area, off the country’s west coast.
Bender Secures Loan, Sells Assets
According to a Nov. 4 report from www.al.com, attorneys for Bender Shipbuilding & Repair Co. reached an agreement Tuesday with creditors that will allow the bankrupt Mobile, Ala.
Seaspan Reports Financial Results
Seaspan Corporation (NYSE: SSW) announced the financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009. - Paid a second quarter dividend of $0.10 per share…
Naval Units Cooperation Disrupts Pirates
On the morning of November 5th a General Cargo ship and a Bulk Carrier were attacked in the Gulf of Aden. Cooperation between EU NAVFOR and NATO prevented two more hijackings.
Seaware Routing Version 5
Seaware AB announced a new major upgrade for its Seaware Routing software, introducing cost-based ship route optimization. The Seaware Routing software is designed to facilitate on board weather presentation and ship route planning, and is delivered as part of weather routing solutions from Seaware partners. Seaware Routing version 5 has been developed with special attention to optimization of short sea passages.
DryShips Debt Agreement
DryShips Inc. (NASDAQ: DRYS), a global provider of marine transportation services for drybulk cargoes and off-shore contract drilling oil services, announced that…
Ship Bound for Breaking Finds New Career
The Margaret Hill, a 50,700 tonne liquid natural gas tanker, was stopped from leaving the UK’s Southampton docks in August this year. The Environment Agency took…
Cargotec Contract to Supply Namibia Namport
Cargotec has won a contract to supply six Kalmar E-One² rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes to Namport in Namibia for increasing operational efficiency at their Walvis Bay port.
Excel Maritime Reports Q3 Results
Excel Maritime Carriers Ltd (NYSE: EXM), an owner and operator of dry bulk carriers and an international provider of worldwide seaborne transportation services for dry bulk cargoes…
Coast Guard Photo
The 378-ft Coast Guard Cutter Rush, homeported in Honolulu, Hawaii, arrives in Shanghai, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009. The crew of the Rush is in China to engage in maritime partnerships and cultural exchanges. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Christopher Evanson)
