Aker Chair Launches Bid For Control Of Company
Norwegian billionaire Kjell Inge Roekke launched a bid last week for full control of industrial holding firm Aker RGI, valuing it at about $1.09 billion. Roekke…
Chevron Names FPSO Vessel
Chevron's Floating Production Storage and Offloading Vessel (FPSO) Kuito was officially named at a ceremony in Singapore recently. Named after the field discovered by Chevron in 1997…
Ordered Vessels To Be Classed By LR
Lloyd's Register announced that various vessels on order will be elected to Lloyd's Register class, namely two RoPax vessels for Anek Lines in Crete. The 669 ft.
KCI Konecranes To Supply To Ingalls
KCI Konecranes VLC Corporation was granted the contract to provide one of the world's largest cranes to Ingalls Shipbuilding, a division of Litton Ship Systems.
Global Acquires Marine Construction Business
Global Industries, Ltd. has attained the offshore marine construction business of its Mexican joint venture CCC Fabricaciones y Construcciones, S.A. de C.V. and…
Hornblower Marine Services To Offer New Services
Hornblower Marine Services will be responsible for the complete start-up and operating infrastructure, in addition to the daily operations of Bahamas Fast Ferry Service Limited.
Maritime Telecommunications Network Signs Exclusive Contract With AT&T
Maritime Telecommunications Network (MTN), a subsidiary of ICG Satellite Services, has signed an exclusive seven-year lease agreement with AT&T to provide C-Band equipment including antennas…
Drew Marine and ESAB Form Alliance
Ship operators will gain the benefits of leading technology from the world's largest manufacturer of welding and cutting equipment and consumables as the result…
CMS Fleet Strongest in Region
Crowley Marine Services' Southern California fleet recently confirmed its strength by demonstrating ABS certified bollard pull test measurements of more than 100,000 lbs. for every tug in the region.
New York Thruway Contract Awarded
The New York State Thruway Authority has awarded a contract to Penn Yan Marine Manufacturing Corporation for construction of a custom work boat for inspection and…
Crew Reunites for New Mission
The captain and officers who served on U.S. Navy Icebreaker U.S.S. Glacier, recently gathered for a reunion and to strategize for Glacier's restoration. Reunion…
Company Introduces Revolutionary Technology
VISTAR Datacom, a new entrant into the North American telecommunications market will deliver end-to-end, satellite-based communications services throughout North America for asset management…
Hamilton Jet Lands New Orders
Alabama-based offshore operator, P.G. Charter Boats have ordered a new 164 ft. high speed survey vessel driven by Hamilton water jets. The aluminum craft, which resembles Gulf of Mexico crewboats…
Silversea and Clipper Sign Contracts with RTM STAR Center
Silversea Cruises Ltd., Fort Lauderdale, and Clipper Cruise Line, St. Louis, have signed training and licensing contracts with RTM STAR Center. STAR Center is a maritime simulation…
New Contracts for Modutech
Modutech Marine, Inc., Tacoma, Wash., has been awarded a four-year contract for haulout, service and repair of the line of 41 ft. patrol boats for the USCG along the west coast.
Eastern Shipbuilding to Build Catamaran for University of Miami
Eastern Shipbuilding has been contracted to build a 96 x 40-ft. aluminum catamaran research vessel for the Rosensteil School of Marine and Atmospheric Science at the University of Miami.
Great Lakes Towing Celebrates 100th Anniversary in Detroit
The Great Lakes Towing Company is celebrating its 100th anniversary providing tugboat services in the port of Detroit. The company's founding shareholders include…
Friede Goldman and Ocean Rig Reschedule Rig Deliveries
Ocean Rig ASA's Bingo 9000-1 and 9000-2 deepwater semisubmersibles are under construction at Friede Goldman Offshore in Pascagoula, Miss. and have been rescheduled…
Tug Purchased by Offshore Rig Moving
Offshore Rig Moving, Larose, La., an affiliate of Offshore Towing, Inc., has purchased ocean-going tug Theresa B. The vessel has been renamed M/V J.A. Hardy. The…
Crowley Marine Services Announces ISO/ISM Certification
Crowley Marine Services has achieved certification of more vessels under the ABS joint ISO/ISM quality and safety management program than any other tug and barge operator in the Americas.
