Royal Caribbean Names Godmother of Liberty of Seas
After a six month search, Royal Caribbean International today named travel agent Donnalea Madaley godmother of the cruise line’s newest ship, Liberty of the Seas…
Woods Hole Group Awarded BPTT Contract
Woods Hole Group, Inc. of Falmouth, Massachusetts has been contracted by BP Trinidad and Tobago, LLC (bpTT) to design, build and install a meteorological and oceanographic…
EBDG’s New Orleans Office Growing
Elliott Bay Design Group's (EBDG) New Orleans office has added new staff and projects. Seattle-based EBDG opened its New Orleans branch in November 2006 with the key hires of Michael Walker…
Pearl Harbor Joins Partnership of the Americas
Sailors aboard dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) man the rails as a tugboat assigned to Naval Station Pearl Harbor guides the ship into Pearl Harbor. USS…
Odfjell Sells Two Ships
As part of Odfjell's continued fleet renewal process, two older ships have been sold. OWL Trader (12 450 dwt./built 1982) was delivered to her new owners 28 March 2007.
Keppel FELS Delivers Jackup for ENSCO
Keppel FELS Limited (Keppel FELS) has delivered ENSCO 108, its ninth jackup rig for ENSCO International Inc (ENSCO) on schedule, within budget and with zero loss time incidents.
Police Investigation in Moscow at Aker Kvaerner
Russian police came to the Aker Kvaerner Engineering & Technology representation office in Moscow to inquire about a complaint from a former Russian business partner…
Project SAFEDOR- Maritime Experts Meet in Munich
The approval procedures of risk-based ship design is one feature of the European research project SAFEDOR. The SAFEDOR research project views safety of ships as…
Trident Warrior ’07 Brings New Technology to the Fleet
Naval Network Warfare Command (NETWARCOM) is hosting Trident Warrior 2007, the annual FORCEnet sea trial event, from March 16 through March 30, to improve communication…
This Day in Naval History - March 30
1944 - Torpedo squadrons from carriers are used for the first time to drop aerial mines - Palau Harbor in the South Pacific. 1972 - The Easter Offensive began in Vietnam.
Horizon Lines Prepays Additional $25m of Debt
Horizon Lines, Inc. reported that it is making a $25m prepayment on its outstanding long-term debt. This follows a $25m prepayment made December 14, 2006 and brings…
Marine Polluter to pay $70K Fine
Canadian waters. diesel fuel while transferring the fuel from a supply vessel. provincial court. Court, and $35,000 to the Environmental Damages Fund. operations…
PMI Develops Z-Drive Tug Handling Program
The Pacific Maritime Institute, in partnership with Captain Jeff Slesinger, has developed and implemented a three-phase Z-drive Tug Handling Program. The program…
Chief Engineers Plead Guilty to Concealing Pollution
The chief engineers of two American-flagged car-carrier ships based in Baltimore have pleaded guilty to criminal charges related to the deliberate discharge of oil…
Limited Brands Honors MOL
Limited Logistic Services, the transportation arm of specialty retailer, Limited Brands, has presented MOL its ocean carrier 2006 Distinguished Service Provider award.
Hyundai Mipo Expands Navy Yard contract
A South Korean shipbuilder said that it will be building additional tankers and container ships at the old Philadelphia Navy Yard. The parent of Aker Philadelphia Shipyard Inc.
Höegh LNG and Mitsui OSK Lines Confirm LNG Re-gasification Vessels
Höegh LNG and Mitsui OSK Lines, Ltd. (MOL) confirm the signing of long term time charter parties for two Shuttle and Regasification Vessels (SRV) with SUEZ LNG Trading SA.
Mische Appointed as VP, Alliance Navigation
Robert W. Mische, formerly General Manager Logistics, Höegh Autoliners Inc., has been appointed Vice President, Alliance Navigation LLC responsible for the carriage of U.S. government impelled cargo.
Washington State – Oil Transfer Requirement Training
Washington companies and operators that transfer oil over water to non-recreational vessels got some unanticipated help this month on successfully complying with…
Three Shipping Companies Indicted for Dumping Oily Waste
The U.S. Department of Justice said that three shipping companies have been indicted for various federal offenses relating to the alleged dumping of oily waste,…
