ISS (International Superyacht Society) today announced a revitalization of its Crew Training Seminars held annually on Friday during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. This year, this critical educational forum is being presented in cooperation with MIASF (Marine Industries Association of
BP has chosen Aker Kvaerner to perform the detail engineering, procurement and construction management assistance (EPcma) for the Skarv field development in the Norwegian Sea. Since November 2005, Aker Kvaerner has been involved with the project, performing the front end engineering design of the co
On 10th September 2007, Svitzer and Damen Shipyards Gorinchem signed a contract for the construction and delivery two Damen ASD Tugs 2411. Although Svitzer already operates a few Damen Tugs in their impressive fleet of over 500 vessels, this contract represents the first direct order.
With entries currently standing at 50 from 13 nations for this year’s Rolex Middle Sea Race, the Royal Malta Yacht Club is looking forward to writing another chapter in the history of this classic offshore race, which in recent years has seen levels of interest rise way beyond those of the previous
Double Hull Tankers, Inc. (NYSE: DHT) has agreed to acquire a 2000 built 153,000 deadweight tonne Suezmax tanker, the M/T Ottoman Dignity, for $90.3 million for delivery in the period between December 2007 and early February 2008. The vessel will be bareboat chartered to Overseas Shipholding Group,
The QE2 has marked the 40th anniversary of its launch by returning to the stretch of river where it was built. The liner, which has been on a celebratory tour, will be given a gala reception at Greenock, on the Clyde.
The PRISCO Alcor tanker has joined the fleet of the Primorsky Shipping Company (PRISCO). It is the second tanker of the Suezmax type that the shipping company has built at the Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard in Korea.
Powerboat-World publishes on line Ocean Magazine latest review of the New Zealand Superyacht industry. Ocean Magazine is the Australiasian luxury marine journal.
Oceanteam Power & Umbilical ASA announced today that it has signed a long term agreement with the Mexican Offshore Construction and IMR Company CICSA for a minimum period of 5 years plus options. The contract consists of the CSV North Ocean 102 and Oceanteam additional services supporting the contra
NEW Transport Minister Mike Henry on Tuesday toured the Kingston Container Terminal (KCT) to get a first-hand view of the US$240-million expansion programme underway and to see the offloading of four new gantry cranes.
Keeping with the world luxury trend, India’s rich are talking seriously about 100 footer yachts for which they are willing to shell out anything from eight million euros (for a custom built Ferritti) which could go up by a couple of million if the order goes up to 120 ft.
DryShips Inc. (NASDAQ: DRYS) announced today that George Economou, the company’s Chairman, President, CEO and interim CFO, will be presenting at the Jefferies Fourth Annual Shipping Conference, which will take place in New York City on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. EDT.
Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd. yesterday announced the sale of the 1999-built 107,181 dwt Aframax tanker Olympia to an independent Greek- based operator. The Olympia will be delivered to her new owners in January, 2008 resulting in a $34 million capital gain that will be recorded in the first quarter
Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (Nasdaq:EGLE) announced today that the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Sophocles Zoullas and Chief Financial Officer Alan Ginsberg will present at the Jefferies 4th Annual Shipping, Logistics, & Offshore Services Conference on Wednesday, September 26th at 10:0
