SmartShipping Conference Program Announced
Paul Østergaard, founder and CEO of ShipServ, a marine and offshore e-marketplace, is among the keynote speakers who will address the first SmartShipping conference this October 17-18 in Singapore.
IBIA appoints interim Chief Executive
Trevor Harrison has been appointed as Acting Chief Executive of the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA). The move follows the recent resignation of Ian Adams, the former Chief Executive.
Höegh Trove: First Vessel with Full OceanSaver BWT System
OceanSaver announced the commissioning of its first fully operational system onboard Höegh Autoliners PCTC (Pure Car Truck Carrier), Höegh Trove. “Höegh Trove is…
Oceaneering: $47.5m Navy Contract Modification
Oceaneering International, Inc., Chesapeake, Va., is being awarded a $47,429,395 modification to previously awarded contract (N65540-05-D-0012) to provide continuing…
Supplemental Proposed Rule Published on Implementation of the Amendments to STCW
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard today announced the publication in the Federal Register of a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking on implementation of the…
Euronav Commends ABS NS for Hull Inspection Module
ABS Nautical Systems announced its successful partnership with Euronav Ship Management (Hellas) Ltd., one of the world’s leading tanker companies. Euronav selected…
GD Wins $17m to Support Nuclear Aircraft Carrier Repair Work
The U.S. Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $16.6 million contract to support nuclear aircraft carrier repair work at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Va.
WHOI: Microbes Consumed Oil in Gulf Slick at Unexpected Rates
More than a year after the largest oil spill in history, perhaps the dominant lingering question about the Deepwater Horizon spill is, “What happened to the oil?” Now…
Dryships Annual Shareholder Meeting Set for September 13, 2011
DryShips Inc. and offshore contract drilling oil services, announced that the Company’s 2011 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will be held at the Company’s…
American Commercial Lines Announces New Leadership
American Commercial Lines Inc. (ACL), one of the largest and most diversified inland marine transportation and service companies in the United States, announced…
Scanjet Macron completes challenging Hanseatic tank level retrofit
Scanjet Macron has completed a challenging tank level gauging system retrofit onboard Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ MS Hanseatic during the 18-year old vessel’s 13-day dry…
Shipbuilding Merger: Germany, France Reportedly Eye Deal?
Germany and France are considering merging their naval shipbuilding operations, according to a report from Reuthers which cited a German newspaper report, in a deal…
Report: Pirates Repelled off of Benin
According to a report on Reuters, pirates in the Gulf of Guinea seized two Panamanian-registered ships early on Sunday (July 31), but released them after being intercepted by a naval boat from Benin.
CMA CGM Launches New Asia-W. Africa Service
CMA CGM Group launched a new direct service linking Asia to West Africa, effective August 3, 2011. Named WAX II, this new service will be operated in partnership…
MSC Europe and Africa Changes Leadership
In a ceremony today at Naval Support Activity Capodichino in Naples, Italy, Capt. Richard Soucie assumed command from Capt. James E. Tranoris of Military Sealift Command Europe and Africa…
Rowan Elects Two New Executive Officers
Rowan Companies, Inc. (NYSE: RDC) announced that Thomas P. Burke has been appointed to serve as the Company's Chief Operating Officer, and Melanie M. Trent has been…
