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GulfMark Orders Three PSVs from Poland

Aug 31, 2011

GulfMark Offshore, Inc. (NYSE: GLF) announced the initiation of a vessel construction program. The first three vessels in the program will be built by Remontowa Shipbuilding SA in Gdansk, Poland, and consists of two 1000 square meter deck area…

USGS’s R/V Kaho & R/V Muskie Dedicated

Aug 30, 2011

Two 17-knot high-speed research vessels for the U.S. Geological Survey are scheduled to be dedicated at Great Lakes Shipyard, Cleveland, Ohio, on Wednesday, August 31, 2011. R/V KAHO and R/V MUSKIE will replace two of the USGS’s oldest research…

Ingalls Starts Fabrication on USCG Cutter

Aug 30, 2011

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (NYSE:HII) said that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division celebrated the 'start of fabrication' of the U.S. Coast Guard's fourth National Security Cutter, Hamilton (WMSL 753). The shipbuilding milestone signifies…

Containership Orders Increase

Aug 30, 2011

Containership orders are increasing at a dramatic rate, analysis from Braemar’s Seascope’s research division has revealed.Figures show that since the beginning of this year 52 containerships of 10,000TEU or larger have been ordered – compared…

Kadey-Krogen 52’ Hull Scheduled for Debut

Aug 30, 2011

Kadey-Krogen 52’ Hull Number One Scheduled for World Debut in Seattle Boats Afloat Show, Sept. 14-18.Hull number one of the new Krogen 52’ departed Asia Harbor Yacht Builders in Kaohsiung, Taiwan on August 22 and is set to make its international…

Nordic American Tankers Ltd. Reachs Out to Shareholders

Aug 30, 2011

Nordic American Tankers Ltd. Letter to Shareholders From the Chairman and CEO - NAT Is Different.Dear Shareholder,It is time to update you on recent developments in the Company and our industry. As we have stated before, it is at times…

Crowley's ATB Vision/650-10 Ready to Deliver

Aug 29, 2011

Designed to deliver petroleum products on the U.S. West Coast, the vessel is designed with safer, more efficient fixed-tank cleaning system. Crowley Maritime Corporation's Vision/650-10, the last of 10 Articulated Tug Barges (ATBs) in the 650-series new-build program…

Dedication & Delivery Ceremony of New USGS Vessels

Aug 29, 2011

Two 17-knot high-speed research vessels for the U.S. Geological Survey are to be dedicated at Great Lakes Shipyard, Cleveland, Ohio, on Wednesday, August 31, 2011.R/V KAHO and R/V MUSKIE will replace two of the USGS’s oldest research vessels…

SCI: Putting Expansion on Hold

Aug 29, 2011

As the world economy sputters, so too do the expansion plans for India's state-owned Shipping Corporation of India (SCI), which according to a report on the www.business-standard.com will hold up on its plan to issue new tenders for new vessels…

Harvey Gulf Announces Plans for 3 New LNG-Powered Boats

Aug 28, 2011

Initial deal worth $165 million; $300 million for 6 additional newbuilds and another $500 million for acquisitions also approved.  Harvey Gulf International Marine announced Saturday that it will sign a deal for three LNG vessels to be built by Signal Shipbuilding…

GRC43m: Completing E. Coast Demo Tour

Aug 25, 2011

The Westport GRC43m (Global Response Cutter) “Solution” is completing the East Coast leg of the US tour, demonstrating the vessel to Domestic and Foreign Military agencies, Vice President of Westport Philip Purcell notes. Westport’s Business Model-Series built vessels--delivers a fast…

FRV Construction Starts in Rauma Shipyard

Aug 25, 2011

On 25 August 2011 STX Finland Oy's Rauma Shipyard started the production of an innovative fisheries reseach vessel ordered by the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources of the Republic of Namibia. NB 1378 will be delivered during the summer of 2012…

Marine Insurance Claims Training Initiative from Braemar

Aug 24, 2011

Braemar (incorporating The Salvage Association) has announced dates for its latest Port and Shipyard Familiarisation Courses to be held at Falmouth.The courses are part of the company’s ongoing commitment to assist its clients by providing…

Hyundai Heavy Completes Test for Ice-breaking Ore Carrier

Aug 24, 2011

Hyundai Heavy Industries, the world’s biggest shipbuilder, today announced the completion of the final performance test for a model ship of 190,000 DWT ice-breaking iron ore carriers at Institute for Ocean Technology in Canada.When the actual 190…

FPSO OSX-1 Begins Journey Toward Brazil Production

Aug 23, 2011

FPSO OSX-1, the first floating production, storage and offloading vessel in OSX’s fleet, has concluded its conversion in Singapore and set sail for Brazil. The journey is estimated to take 40 to 50 days.The FPSO OSX-1 is commissioned to produce the first oil for itsclient OGX…

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