Titan Quanzhou Shipyard Co., Ltd., a growing ship repair, shipbuilding and offshore engineering facility in China’s Fujian province, today announced the launch of its second vessel, Titan Spirit. The launch of this 6,500 ton double-hulled bunker tanker closely follows the launch of Titan Quanzhou Sh
A single-handed yachtsman had to be rescued off the Cornish coast after his boat hit rocks and began sinking. The vessel Seaspray hit rocks at Clodgy Point, on the western side of St Ives just before 1500 BST on Thursday.
Despite cod stocks in UK waters being at risk, fishermen are being forced to throw thousands of tonnes back into the sea dead while Iceland, an important supplier to much of Western Europe, is cutting the amount of cod it catches because of concern over falling stocks.
Holland America Line has promoted Brad Olsen to director, Tactical Marketing Communications. Brad is responsible for the development and expansion of the company’s direct mail and e-mail marketing efforts. ‘Brad’s vast experience in marketing and proven track record of success will be invaluable to
The Wärtsilä investment project, which started last year at the Delivery Centre Trieste in Italy, is now complete. Wärtsilä has invested EUR 18 million in a modern manufacturing concept to deliver higher quality, raise efficiency and to increase capacity for engine assembly and testing in Trieste, I
With reference to announcement made on 7 September 2006, the option for building of one cruise vessel for NCL mentioned in the release has not been exercised.
SMIT hereby announces that it has acquired all shares of GB Holding B.V., the parent company of the renowned subsidiaries GB Diving B.V. (oil & gas) and GB Diving – Inshore B.V. (civil). GB Diving is a Dutch company that provides ROV (Remote Operated Vehicles) and diving services, including project
Total confirms that it has filed a declaration of commercial discovery with the Brazilian authorities for the ultra-deep offshore Xerelete (formerly Curió) discovery.
A luxury boat has run aground off Guernsey’s east coast. The motor cruiser sailed from St Peter Port on Wednesday morning and went aground between Bordeaux and Herm.
Grimsby fish docks has landed a major deal to become a key base during construction of the UK’s largest offshore wind farm development. It has been chosen by energy giant Centrica as the base for vessels taking men and equipment to the Lynn and Inner Dowsing farms three miles off Skegness.
Canada is moving ahead with important new protections to prevent further deaths of highly endangered North Atlantic right whales from ship strikes, the leading cause of mortality. At the same time, the White House is sitting on a plan developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Port operator PSA is investing S$400 million to bring new generation high-tech cranes into the Pasir Panjang Terminal. The move is aimed at meeting growing demand and boosting its competitive edge. The contract for the cranes was signed on Wednesday between PSA and China’s Shanghai Zhenhua Port Mach
Juneau leaders say they hope to issue a design contract for a $50 million cruise ship dock improvement plan this month. Port director John Stone says the contract with PND Engineers Inc., based in Anchorage, must be approved by the Assembly.
SAAG Consolidated (M) Bhd plans to enter deepwater oil and gas activities with its proposed acquisition of an effective 35% stake in Persada Nuri Sdn Bhd (PNSB). PNSB is in a three-year joint venture with Labuan Shipyard & Engineering Sdn Bhd to develop the Labuan shipyard to support deepwater activ
