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.
Investors Ask Oil Companies for Risk Reduction Strategies
According to an August 6 report from Environment News Service, suffering deep financial losses from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, and in…
Alaska: Shell's Offshore Seismic Oil Testing Cleared
According to an August 6 report from The Wall Street Journal, Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell said that Royal Dutch Shell Plc (RDSB, RDSB.LN) and other companies can proceed…
Krishnapatnam Port Wins Award
Krishnapatnam Port took the top honors for the second time in a row, in the Non-Major Port category at the 2nd South East CEO Conclave & Awards 2010, organized by The Exim Shipping Times and held on 31st July 2010 at Chennai, India. Krishnapatnam Port was felicitated in this category based on the parameters of operational performance, infrastructure development & customer satisfaction. This is further…
This Day in Coast Guard History – August 9
1942- The Coast Guard-manned transport USS Hunter Liggett rescued the survivors of the heavy cruisers USS Vincennes, Astoria, and Quincy and the Australian cruiser…
This Day in Naval History – August 9
1815 - CAPT Stephen Decatur concludes treaty for U.S. 1842 - Signing of Webster-Ashburton Treaty under which U.S. and Great Britain agreed to cooperate in suppressing the slave trade.
Tsakos Energy Navigation Q2 Results
Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited (TEN) (NYSE: TNP) reported results (unaudited) for the second quarter and first half of 2010. Revenues, net of voyage expenses and commissions…
Seaspan Financial Results, Three and Six Months
Seaspan Corporation (NYSE:SSW) announced the financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010. Gerry Wang, Chief Executive Officer of Seaspan, stated…
Horizon Lines Develops Asia Liner Service
Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ), domestic ocean shipping and integrated logistics company, announced it has secured two important agreements in the ongoing development of its new Asia liner service.
NOAA: La Niña Develops
The Atlantic Basin remains on track for an active hurricane season, according to the scheduled seasonal outlook update issued today by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center…
