Subsidiaries of Frigstad Deepwater Ltd sign construction contracts for two ultra deepwater semi-submersible drilling units from CIMC Raffles in Yantai, China.The 7th generation drilling units are of the Frigstad D90™ design, developed by…
MacDonald, Dettwiler & Associates Ltd. win Canadian Space Agency $706 million contract to build, launch & provide initial operations for the RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM). The RCM is designed for three main uses: maritime surveillance (ice…
The first Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) landing ship 'USS Tortuga' leaves homeport for deployment in the 7th Fleet's area of responsibility.The forward deployed Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46), part of the Bonhomme Richard ARG…
Austal launch the first-in-a-series Cape Class Patrol Boat at the company's Henderson Shipyard in Western Australia.The vessel is the first of eight new boats being built by Austal for the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service under a design…
Jeppesen and Alliance for Safe Navigation partners announce updated 'Boat Smart' white paper emphasizing importance of updated charts for navigation.Jeppesen and its Alliance for Safe Navigation (ASN) partners have released an updated version of the educational white paper 'Boat Smart…
EU Naval Force French Frigate 'Surcouf' rescues 10 from life-raft after their coastal cargo vessel sank 30 miles off the Somali coast.The master of the Indian flagged vessel had sent out a distress call after engine failure and the vessel began to ship water…
A close call for the 'Kulluk': better planning needed before more oil and gas traffic in Arctic waters comments WWF Canada.The Kulluk, a conical, Arctic-class drill ship, was being towed from the Beaufort Sea in Alaskan Arctic waters back…
In the past 7-days the following attacks were noted by the International Chamber of Commerce, Commercial Crimes Services.Balikpapan Anchorage, IndonesiaTwo robbers armed with long knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier via the anchor chain…
The Panama Canal Expansion Program passes a milestone with the arrival of first shipment of valves for the third set of locks.The valves were built in South Korea by Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries.“This marks a new milestone for the Panama Canal expansion works…
The Dept of Defense exercise a 6-month option period for worldwide charter of a US-flagged passenger/cargo ferry.The vessel will support the Marine Corps, Third Marine Expeditionary Force, and will operate out of Okinawa, Japan. US Department…
The world's first hybrid reach stacker, developed by Konecranes, is soon to be available in the UK through Cooper SH.With a 45 tonne lifting capacity, the new SMV 4531 TB5 HLT features a hybrid diesel/electric driveline, an electrified hydraulic lifting system…
Scana Industries ASA engage consultants to evaluate strategies for Scana Energy's further growth and international development.Scana Industries ASA has engaged Bridgehead AS and its Swedish partner Avantus Corporate Finance AB, to assist…
MHI to establish small/medium-size steam turbine & marine-use steam turbine marketing & design business with Qingdao Jieneng Steam Turbine Group.Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has signed an agreement with Qingdao Jieneng Steam Turbine Group Co…
Kirby Corporation To Announce 2012 Fourth Quarter And Year Results On January 30, 2013, With Conference Call On January 31, 2013. Kirby Corporation ('Kirby') (NYSE:KEX) will announce its 2012 fourth quarter and year results at 5:00 p.m. central time on Wednesday…
The Container Owners Association – the international organization representing container shipping lines and container leasing companies worldwide – has appointed Mr O I Kwon, Senior Vice President – Container Business Management Division, STX Panocean Co Ltd…
