China threatened Wednesday to further manipulate iron ore imports if ongoing price negotiations come to an “unreasonable” conclusion, according to a government statement.
In a statement from the team management, Ericsson Racing Team made the announcement today that Neal McDonald will be taking a step down from the skipper
Democrats plan to push for more port security money while criticizing Republicans on the issue as the House debates a $91 billion measure for wars and hurricane recovery.
Aker Yards Lifecycle Services (LCS) specialises in ship conversion and refurbishment projects, one of the most challenging being the lengthening of RCCL`s cruise vessel “Enchantment of the Seas” last year.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Ltd is headed for a delay in its exploratory drilling schedule in Bengal Offshore. The company had previously set a two-year timeframe for drilling four wells (at the cost of Rs 500 crore) beginning March 22, 2005.
Royal Boskalis Westminster nv announces that it has taken notice of publications today in the Singaporese and Malaysian press, which mention a breakthrough in the discussions between both countries, which could result in a resumption of sand supply from Malaysia to Singapore in the short term.
The International Council of Cruise Lines and Conservation International today announced a joint initiative to develop a global map that integrates additional sensitive marine areas into cruise line navigational charts where wastewater discharge should be avoided.
Holland America Line and the Holland America Line Foundation are taking the fight against breast cancer to the high seas with On Deck for the Cure, an onboard, non-competitive 5K fitness walk to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
The cruise industry’s rush to build ever-larger ships could be constrained by profits, not practicality, some executives at the annual Seatrade Cruise Shipping convention in Miami Beach said Tuesday.
Only 17.5% of high-risk cargo is inspected overseas, according to the Government Accountability Office. Both House and Senate bills authorize the Homeland Security Department to loan equipment to overseas ports to improve inspections.
Conceding that the Navy chronically fails to build ships on budget, the nation’s top admiral said Tuesday that he has chided executives of Northrop Grumman Corp. about their performance in building the Navy’s newest overbudget ship, the amphibious transport dock San Antonio.
DNV has been contracted to class two new supertankers for Bergesen World-Wide Shipping. The VLCCs (Very Large Crude Carriers) will be the largest tankers ever built in China and the first built there to follow the common structural rules.
Global container shipping leader APL has been honored with the Best Customer Service Award from Columbus, Ohio-based Limited Brands.
Recognising vision for export and growth, innovation in marketing, strength of defence relationships and a long term strategy for continued growth and development, the Award is a fitting tribute to export success with the US Navy, US Marines, Yemen Navy and the Kuwait Coast Guard.
