There have been further clashes at sea between the navy and Tamil Tiger rebels in Sri Lanka, a navy spokesman says. He said the navy had sunk two Tiger boats, killing a number of rebels, off the eastern district of Trincomalee.
U.S. Rep. Gene Taylor will join Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff for the christening of the Coast Guard’s first national security cutter during a Veterans Day ceremony at Northrop Grumman Ship Systems in Pascagoula. The 418-foot Bertholf is the first of eight deepwater cutters the Coast
Korean steel makers are beefing up their portfolios to meet growing demand from both home and abroad. Dongkuk Steel, Korea
Aker Yards has yesterday entered into a contract with Stena Rederi AB in Gothenburg (Sweden) to deliver two innovative Super Ferries. The value of the contract is approximately EUR 400 million. Deliveries are scheduled for the first and third quarter of 2010. The contract includes options for two fu
While encouraging more foreign investment in its shipbuilding industry, China, the world”s third largest shipbuilder, will restrict foreign ownership to 49 per cent, the latest official blueprint for the booming industry, says. “Foreign shipbuilders are allowed to reorganise, acquire or jointly fund
Statoil has awarded a frame contract worth NOK 577 million, including options, to the Mollier AS company. Valid for five years with options of two times two years, the contract covers maintenance and minor modifications at Statoil’s HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) plants, including
South Korea’s STX Shipbuilding Co. said Friday it has received an order to build two crude oil tankers for 129.1 billion won (US$138.2 million) for a Greece-based company.
Thousands of fish are being introduced into rivers in north-east England that have been brought back to life after years of pollution. The Environment Agency is carrying out the operation in areas of County Durham and Northumberland.
Within three weeks of the launch of exhibitor prospectus, more than 200 companies have applied to exhibit at the 2007 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, May 24 to 27. The prestigious Australian boat show is staged by Sanctuary Cove located at the Gold Coast in Queensland. The 19th annual event
The underwater search for a fishing boat which went missing with four crew in the North Sea has been called off. Worsening weather conditions have halted the search for the Meridian, which began on Tuesday.
India has detained an empty North Korean cargo ship bound for Iran after it strayed into Indian waters, baffling coast guard officials and police about the purpose of its voyage. “MV Omrani-II” developed a snag and entered Indian waters on October 29 and was towed to the Mumbai Port where the crew w
Nairobi – Islamist fighters who control a large area of southern Somalia stormed a ship hijacked by pirates and recovered it overnight, a maritime official said on Wednesday. The seizure is the first delivery by the Islamists on a promise to stamp out rampant piracy in the shipping lanes along its c
The Queen is visiting Portsmouth naval base to meet the crew and families of HMS Lancaster. The Queen is the patron of the Type-23 frigate, which is moored alongside HMS Victory at the Hampshire base. After a royal salute and an inspection of the front row of the royal guard, the Queen will attend a
Jiangnan Shipyard held a ceremony yesterday afternoon for the release of its first ship built for the Denmark-based Maersk Line. Shanghai Vice Mayor Yan Junqi was a special guest at the ceremony.
