Royal Navy minehunter HMS Chiddingfold is back in the water after spending eight months in dry dock for a significant upgrade.The ship has been fitted with new Caterpillar C32 diesel engines - replacing her old Napier Deltics - which will extend her operational life…
Matson, Inc. announces its second quarter 2012 financial results.The financial results for the second quarter and first six months of 2012 reflect Matson's separation from its former parent corporation, Alexander & Baldwin, Inc., on June 29…
Chevron Corp. announce its subsidiary will develop Lianzi field in the Republics of Congo & Angola untized offshore zone.The field is located 65 miles (105 km) offshore in approximately 3,000 feet (900 meters) of water. The $2 billion development…
Fairmount tugs safely deliver FPSO 'Cidade de Anchieta' after a 9,500 mile tow.Fairmount Marine’s super tugs Fairmount Glacier and Fairmount Summit delivered FPSO Cidade de Anchieta for placement in the Baleia Azul Field, offshore Rio de Janeiro…
Blank Rome’s Jeffrey Moller Appointed to Navigation Safety Advisory Council.Jeffrey S. Moller, Blank Rome LLP Partner and Product Liability, Mass Torts, insurance Practice Group Leader has been appointed to the Navigation Safety Advisory…
Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) is warning of tug and pilot boats strike action in Argentina following a work to rule notification by the AB Union (SOMU).The union first began the work to rule action at Bahia Blanca port on 31 July with no advised completion date…
Mustang Survival Announces New Commercial/Industrial Business Development Director. Mustang Survival is pleased to announce that Shannon Ward has been appointed to the role of Director of Recreation & Commercial Business Development.Ward…
SD Model Makers expands ocean liner and cruise ship model offering.San Marcos, California based SD Model Makers announce the expansion of their Ocean Liner model and Cruise Ship model offering. From historical classics like the Titanic, Normandie and Andria Doria…
The Company recorded net loss of US$27.7-million by Genco in the second quarter of 2012 Extracts from the Genco financial report follow:The financial report showed a loss attributable to Genco for the second quarter of 2012 of $27.7 million…
Units of Shell's oil drilling fleet leave Dutch Harbor for the Arctic Ocean.The Aiviq anchor-handler has begun the long sea journey, bearing some of the massive anchors that will be set to hold the drilling rig Noble Discoverer in place as it drills a well in the Chukchi Sea…
COSCO reports profits from its ship repair, conversion, & engineering projects cushioned shipbuilding losses.Highlights: Group achieved net profit attributable to equity holders of $27.6m on turnover of $975.3m against the backdrop of a difficult business environment in Q2 2012…
The National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council (NASSTRAC) names Candace Holowwicki as committee chairwoman.NASSTRAC provides education, advocacy, and provider relations for professionals involved in all modes of transportation. Ms…
ISO 280007 conference puts spotlight on Maritime Security Companies & 'Open Ocean' advocates an holistic approach.(Open Ocean, a comprehensive maritime security system, was launched last month in London, and enthusiastically received by the global maritime community)…
Completion of this transaction expands General Dynamic's capabilities in ship-repair market.General Dynamics has completed its acquisition of the Ship Repair and Coatings Division of Earl Industries, a leading East Coast ship-repair company that supports the U…
Box Ships Inc, container ship owners & charterers, issues dividend on its first anniversary as a public listed company.Mr. Michael Bodouroglou, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Box Ships Inc., commented: “This quarter marks our one-year anniversary as a public company…
