Iran's Navy Gets New Submarines
According to an August 8 report for Associated Press, Iran's state media said the country's navy has taken charge of four new Iranian-built submarines as part of…
India Files Pollution Charge after Ship Collision
According to an August 9 report from The Times of India, state environment minister Suresh Shetty has instructed the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board to register…
Danaos Bank Restructuring, Refinancing, Sale of Stock
Danaos Corporation (NYSE: DAC), aninternational owner of containerships, announced that it received written commitments from all 14 of its bank lenders agreeing…
EU NAVFOR Medical Assist to MV Syria Star
Late at night on Friday, August 6, the MV Syria Star requested medical assistance for two crewmembers that were injured in the initial hijack. The MV Syria Star was hijacked on Thursday…
BALPURE System Authorized in California
The S/R American Progress, a double-hull U.S. flag tank ship, operated by SeaRiver Maritime, Inc., and fitted with the BALPURE ballast water management system from Severn Trent De Nora, is authorized to discharge treated ballast water into the water of California. Authorization was granted by the California State Lands Commission in accordance with California Public Resources Code Section 71204.3(d)…
CNOOC’s New Field BZ19-4 Begins Production
CNOOC Limited announced that Bozhong (BZ) 19-4 (shallow formation) oil field in the Bohai Bay has commenced production recently. This oil field is located in the southwest part of Bohai Bay.
Insights from Mark Knoy, AEP River Operations
MarineNews spoke with Mark Knoy, President of AEP River Operations, about his background in the industry, challenges and opportunities in the inland waterways and how technology is impacting operations. How did you come to be involved in the industry? I grew up in the river business with my father and brother. My dad was a river boat Captain and I started as a deckhand, engineer and then pilot. My father and I started a fleeting business on the Illinois River and things took off from there.
Omega Navigation, Capital Injection by Founder & CEO
Omega Navigation Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: ONAV, SGX: ONAV50), a provider of global marine transportation services focusing on product tankers, announced that it…
This Day in Coast Guard History – August 10
1971- President Richard Nixon signed Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971, considered to be most significant legislation in the long history of federal action in this field.
This Day in Naval History – August 10
1944 - Guam secured by U.S. forces.
Wilhelmsen Ships Moves Rig Half-way Across the World
Wilhelmsen Ships Service recently arranged transportation of an oil rig from Edmonton Canada, through the United States to Kuwait. The land based oil rig consisted of 3,675 cubic metres of cargo with the heaviest unit being 52 tons. The rig was transported on behalf of our customer, Burgan Company, which specializes in well drilling, trading and maintenance. Burgan is the leading company in Kuwait for oil well exploration, drilling and work-over.
Marine Highways RFP for Cost-Savings Calculator
In 2009/2010, the Marine Highways Cooperative (MHC) conducted an MPO Information Needs Study. Based on this research, the MHC wishes to contract services to develop…
NRC of Canada Orders EP42 Iver2 AUV
OceanServer Technology announced that the National Research Council (NRC) of Canada has taken delivery of a new vehicle. NRC is the Canadian Government's resource for research, development and technology-based innovation. The Iver2 vehicle, equipped with OceanServer’s dual port camera system, side scan sonar and backseat driver/remote helming capability will be used in a broad range of upcoming research initiatives.
Fincantieri, New Bay Shipbuilding Company VP
Marinette Marine Corporation (MMC) a Fincantieri company, welcomes Gene Caldwell as the new Vice President and General Manager of Bay Shipbuilding Company, a member of the Fincantieri Marine Group.
Crowley Donates to UAF Scholarships
Crowley Maritime Corporation announced a gift of $20,000 to the University of Alaska Foundation this week, establishing a partnership with the University of Alaska Fairbanks geared toward advancing educational opportunities for students from rural communities where Crowley operates. Two $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to students in the School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, with two more $5,000 scholarships for two students from the general student population at UAF.
Nordic American Tanker Q2 2010 Report
Nordic American Tanker Shipping Ltd. (NAT) announced that the dividend for 2Q10 was $0.60 per share which is the same as for 1Q10. At a time when several shipping companies produce negative results…
UAE Says Japanese Oil Tanker Attacked by Terrorists
According to a report from the Christian Science Monitor, Japanese oil tanker M. Star was subject last month to a terrorist attack, UAE inspectors said on Friday…
Athens Group Expansion and Hiring Initiative
Athens Group made three announcements: the opening of their office in Geoje, South Korea, two management promotions relative to their geographical expansion, and…
LNG-Powered Ship in Chinese Waterways
China Natural Gas, Inc. (Nasdaq GM: CHNG), a provider of compressed natural gas (CNG) for vehicular fuel and pipeline natural gas for industrial, commercial, and residential use in Xi'an…
Keppel to Deliver Fourth ENSCO 8500 Rig
Keppel FELS Limited (Keppel FELS) is on track to deliver ENSCO 8503, the fourth of seven ENSCO 8500 Series semisubmersible drilling rigs being built exclusively for Ensco plc (NYSE: ESV). ENSCO 8503 is scheduled to commence a two-year primary term with Cobalt International Energy, L.P. in the Gulf of Mexico in early 2011. The rig was named at Keppel FELS by Lady Sponsor, Cynthia Bryant, spouse of Joseph H.
