MPHRP's Welfare Responder Training in Manila
Few people are as devoted to seafarers’ wellbeing as MPHRP’s partners, which include the members of the International Seafarers Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN)…
Hornbeck Offshore Ride High on Q2 2014 Results
Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. has announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2014. Vessel Counts: As of June 30, 2014, excluding two…
BAE Systems Awarded Two Navy Contract Modifications
1. BAE Systems Southeast Shipyards Mayport, Jacksonville, Florida, is being awarded an $54,698,937 modification to a previously awarded contract (N00024-10-C-4406)…
DW to Present at Upcoming Floating LNG 2014, Houston
Douglas-Westwood (DW) says that its manager in Houston, Andrew B. Meyers will be joining the speakers on the platform at the upcoming 27th-30th October 2014 'Floating…
Fincantieri to Build Third New Princess Cruises Ship
Fincantieri says it has signed an agreement with Carnival Corp. to build the new cruise ship for its Princess Cruises brand at a cost of about 600 million euros.
Crowley Maritime Open Singapore Office
Crowley Maritime Corp. says it has opened a full-service project management and logistics solutions office in Singapore under the leadership of industry veteran William Hill.
USCG Cutter Waesche Home from RIMPAC Exercises
The Coast Guard Cutter Waesche has returned to port at Coast Guard Base Honolulu, after spending three weeks at sea participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014 exercises…
Exxon Mobil Corporation Declares 3Q Dividend
The Board of Directors of Exxon Mobil Corporation yesterday declared a cash dividend of 69 cents per share on the Common Stock, payable on September 10, 2014 to…
FortisBC Set to Expand its Tilbury LNG Facility
FortisBC Energy Inc. today selected Bechtel Canada Co. (Bechtel) as the contractor for its Tilbury LNG Facility Expansion Project in Delta, B.C. (Project). The selection…
Growing American Shipping Bill Introduced by Garamendi
Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-03), Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure’s Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, informs ot the introduction of H.R.
Port Manatee's 3 projects to get underway
Port Manatee has been awarded a $1,837,500 security grant, allowing the port to proceed with three significant projects. The award, the second-highest for any Florida…
Strike at Argentina's Customs Houses
tomorrow (31 July) and on Friday (1 August). hours local time on Thursday. For operations from 0000 hours on Saturday 2 August until 0600 hours on Monday (4 August)…
VSAT Connectivity by Globecomm for Malaysia's PBJV Group
Globecomm Maritime, a leading provider of maritime communications solutions, has been awarded a contract to provide VSAT connectivity to PBJV Group's barge Kota Laksamana 101.
Top Ships Enters 3 New Charters
TOP Ships Inc., an international owner and operator of modern, fuel efficient "ECO" MR tanker vessels focusing on the transportation of petroleum products, announced…
ATB Barge Project for Murray & Associates
Murray & Associates, LLC has been commissioned to deliver a comprehensive design package for an 185,000 BBL Chemical Tank Barge new construction project. The ABS SafeHull barge is an articulated tug and barge type utilizing an Intercon Model 50 coupler system. It has a length of 584 ft and a breadth of 78 ft. Murray & Associates has been engaged from concept to detailed design, encompassing structure…
Gladding-Hearn Builds New Boat for Delaware Pilots
The Delaware pilots association has ordered its third pilot boat of the popular Chesapeake class from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation. Delivery of the new 53-footer is scheduled for 2015, and will mark the sixteenth of this class built by the Somerset, Mass., shipyard, since introduced in 2002. Designed by C. Raymond Hunt & Associates, the all-aluminum pilot boat measures 52.6 feet overall, with a 17-foot beam and 4.8-foot draft, and will have a top speed of 26 knots.
There’s Still Time for SHIPPINGInsight Award Entries
Entry submissions for the first SHIPPINGInsight Award are due Friday, Aug. 1, but organizers said they will continue to accept nominations through following week to provide some extra time. SHIPPINGInsight Award offers an opportunity to be recognized as a leading innovator in ship and fleet optimization achievements. Entry forms can be downloaded at shippinginsight.com/awards. SHIPPINGInsight 2014 will be held September 30 through October 2 in Stamford, Connecticut.
US Crude Oil Exports Hit 15-year High
U.S. crude oil exports reached 288,000 barrels per day (bpd) in May, the highest levels since April 1999, data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration showed on Wednesday.
BOEM Extends O&G Lease Comment Period
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is extending the public comment period for the Request for Information (RFI) and Comments on the Preparation of the…
China Evacuates Workers in Libya to Malta
China has evacuated several hundred workers from Libya and is taking them by ship to Malta, the head of the Malta Civil Service, Mario Cutajar, said on Wednesday.
