Tuesday, December 18, 2012
NSRP Names R&D Project Grant Recipients
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NSRP Names R&D Project Grant Recipients

The National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP) announced Tuesday that its Executive Control Board has selected nine major research and development projects

December 18, 2012
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Engineering News

COSCO Shipyards and Sevan Marine Cash in on FPSO Newbuild Order

COSCO Nangtong and Qidong Shipyards won a USD $370 million FPSO newbuild order yesterday from Dana Petroleum to build a Sevan FPSO for the Western Isles

December 18, 2012
Total Views: 65

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Engineering News

Rolls Royce Wins Propeller Order for Fednav’s New Ice-Breaking Bulk Carrier

Canadian company Fednav Limited, one of the world’s largest operators of high ice-class vessels, has recently agreed to a long term transportation

December 18, 2012
Total Views: 345

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Engineering News

Eduardo Autran Lays Out Petrobras’ Operational Outlook at RINA Invitational Presentation

(21 November) LONDON– Eduardo Autran, Executive Manager of Supply and Logistics at Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras) presented the 2012

December 18, 2012
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Monday, December 17, 2012
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News

Analysts Predict Dry Bulk Shipping Market Rebound in 2013

At a time when equity analysts are predicting the biggest rebound in earnings for Capesize iron-ore carriers in six years, swaps traders are betting that rates

December 17, 2012
Total Views: 85

‘Tis the Season: USCG Releases 2012 Highlight Video, Competition
Interesting

‘Tis the Season: USCG Releases 2012 Highlight Video, Competition

2012 must be coming to an end because the U.S. Coast Guard has just released the year’s rescue highlight reel compilation! Check it out below: The USCG

December 17, 2012
Total Views: 33

Press Releases

Rickmers-Linie Pulls Trigger on Two Multi-Purpose Newbuilds from China

Rickmers-Linie is to take delivery of two 20,000dwt newbuildings in 2015, built at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding in China. Both of these multi-purpose vessels

December 17, 2012
Total Views: 21

Press Releases

CMA Names Teekay’s Peter Evensen as 2013 Commodore

Monday, December 17, 2012 – Stamford, Connecticut – Mr. Peter Evensen, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Teekay Corporation (Teekay)

December 17, 2012
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International Cruise Associations Unite Under CLIA Umbrella

International Cruise Associations Unite Under CLIA Umbrella

Nine separate cruise industry associations on Monday confirmed that they have agreed to join forces and unite as a single organization advocating for the

December 17, 2012
Total Views: 114

Navy Piracy Missions
Piracy

NATO Commander: Somali Pirates’ Business Model Still Intact

By Adrian Croft BRUSSELS – Pirate attacks off the coast of Somalia have dropped sharply this year but piracy remains a viable “business

December 17, 2012
Total Views: 34

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Uncategorized

Kirby Completes Penn Purchase

Houston-based Kirby Corporation said Monday that the company has completed its recently announced purchase of Penn Maritime as the United States’ inland

December 17, 2012
Total Views: 17

keppel offshore and marine shipyard
Shipbuilding

Is Keppel Buying Into China?

Keppel Corp., the world’s biggest oil-rig builder, may consider buying a yard in China as the nation boosts offshore drilling to meet rising energy

December 17, 2012
Total Views: 77

d'amico
News

d’Amico International Exercises $64 Million Option for Two More Product Tankers

d’Amico International Shipping S.A. (Borsa Italiana: DIS), an international product tanker owner, announced today their plans to exercise an option to

December 17, 2012
Total Views: 45

60 Minutes Special: Salvaging The Costa Concordia [FULL EPISODE]
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60 Minutes Special: Salvaging The Costa Concordia [FULL EPISODE]

60 Minutes aired a special last night on the salvage of the Costa Concordia, giving viewers an inside look at Titan Salvage and Micoperi’s operation to

December 17, 2012
Total Views: 155

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Uncategorized

Rickmers-Linie Orders Pair of Multi-Purpose Break Bulk Ships

Rickmers-Linie announced today their plans to build a pair of 20,000 DWT multi-purpose break bulk vessels at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding in China.  Scheduled

December 17, 2012
Total Views: 112

Suffering in the Dry Bulk Market, Paragon Shipping Reaches Financial Agreements with Lendors
Finance

Suffering in the Dry Bulk Market, Paragon Shipping Reaches Financial Agreements with Lendors

After suffering nearly USD $19 million in losses in the 3rd quarter, Paragon Shipping Inc. (NYSE: PRGN) has been working diligently with their lenders to come

December 17, 2012
Total Views: 28

sovcomflot northern sea route ice-class arctic
News

International Chamber of Shipping Addresses Key Issues on Arctic Shipping

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), which represents over 80% of the world merchant fleet, has issued a new position paper on Arctic shipping. As the

December 17, 2012
Total Views: 39

dockwise vanguard
Engineering News

Ship Photo of the Day – Dockwise Vanguard in the HHI Drydock

Launched last month at Hyundai Heavy Industries, the Dockwise Vanguard is the largest heavy lift vessel ever built and is currently undergoing sea trials.

December 17, 2012
Total Views: 131

Sunday, December 16, 2012
vos sailor
Incidents

VOS Sailor Disabled Offshore Scotland, Daring Helicopter Crews Rescue 11

At approximately 0500 hrs local time on Saturday, the offshore support vessel VOS Sailor suffered damage and was disabled in severe weather conditions in the

December 16, 2012
Total Views: 132

Saturday, December 15, 2012
Kill Van Kull fuel spill uscg
Incidents

USCG and Government Authorities Respond to Fuel Oil Spill in Kill Van Kull

NEW YORK – The Coast Guard continues its response to a fuel spill which occurred at 11:22 p.m. last night at Mays Ship Repair near Mariner’s

December 15, 2012
Total Views: 48