News – June 20, 2008 The Lake Carriers’ Association says shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 4.2 million net tons in May, a decrease of 3.4 per cent compared to a year ago. However, May stone cargos were nearly 11 per cent off the month’s five-year average. “While demand remains sluggi
The ten-part documentary series featuring Clipper 07-08 produced by Sunset + Vine I APP will be shown across the globe over the coming weeks bringing the unique story of the Clipper Race and the 400 crew taking part to millions of viewers as the racing draws to a close in Liverpool. The character-dr
Contracts & Tenders – June 19, 2008 Solicitation Number: W911KB-08-B-0006 Agency: Department of the Army Office: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Location: US Army Corp of Engineers – Alaska Notice Type: Solicitation Original Posted Date: April 14, 2008 Posted Date: June 17, 2008 Response Date: June 12,
News – June 19, 2008 The Pacific Island News Agency Service reports that the European Union (EU) will provide Euros 2.2 million (US$3.38 million) to support sustainable dredging in Kiribati. A Contribution Agreement for the Tarawa Aggregate Mining Project was signed by Pacific Islands Applied Geosci
Aker Solutions has landed a deal to supply a drilling system for another deepwater rig under construction in the Far East. Marking its seventh drilling equipment contract from South Korea’s Jurong shipyard, Aker Solutions said the deal is worth US $209 m. The award covers a complete drilling package
Century North Sea explorer Century Exploration has signalled its intent to drill a new exploration well on a prospect called Dolphin in block 19/2 B in the Central North Sea which is scheduled to get underway in September this year. Century plans to drill with the Byford Dolphin semi-submersible, ta
Two Celtic Sea oil fields off southern Ireland are due to be targeted during a new appraisal drilling programme which is due to kick off later this year operated by Providence Resources using the Global Santa Fe Arctic II semi-submersible. Both wells will seek to test the delivery potential and area
Team Russia put the seal to a weekend of celebrations in an official naming ceremony of its Volvo Open 70 yacht Kosatka, (Russian for Orca/Killer Whale) in a christening at Gunwharf Quays Marina, Portsmouth (UK) on Monday 16 June. Birgitta Westerberg, co-founder with Oleg Zherebtsov of the Solntse F
At 36, Hilary Lister suffers from a rare disorder known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy. This ‘genetic blip’ means she has no movement in her arms or legs. The only thing she can move is her head. She has broken records, won awards and become a figurehead for disabled people because she is a fearsom
HOUSTON, June 18 /PRNewswire/ — As the investigation of the capsizing of the Cape Fear 38R Cynthia Woods continues, Cape Fear Yacht Works has pledged and is delivering its full cooperation with all local, state and federal investigative authorities.
HAMILTON, BERMUDA–(MARKET WIRE)–Jun 18, 2008 — TBS International Limited (NasdaqGS:TBSI – News) announced that it has taken delivery of the M.V. Canarsie Princess, formerly known as the M.V. Athinoula, and the M.V. Houma Belle, previously known as the M.V. North Star.
As entries continue to arrive at Race Headquarters in Crosshaven for ACCBank Cork Week 2008, the amateur ethos of the regatta has been further reinforced by the presentation to organisers of the Corinthian Cup by the Sisk Group for competition in the highly competitive Class IRC 0. Eligibility to co
On 18 February, whilst sailing with a day’s lead over Orange’s record, Groupama 3 fell victim to serious damage to her port float. In a matter of seconds the maxi trimaran, skippered by Franck Cammas, flipped over. Five days later, Groupama 3 was righted in the New Zealand port of Dunedin and loaded
The Royal London Yacht Club (RLYC) has launched a Performance Initiative to provide funding for young persons who have world class and Olympic potential in yacht racing. Sponsorship has been provided in 2008, in conjunction with Roger Duckworth’s Highland Developments, to members Rachel Larman and H
