Sen. John Warner, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, has changed his mind, and is moving to have the ship retired, and use the $2 billion instead on new shipbuilding. Warner is confident that 11 carriers can now do what 12 used to.
oPetrol, a Chinese manufacturer, has developed oxy-liquid fuel cutting torches, welding torches and blowing torches, a revolutionary product that offers a unique franchise business opportunity.
U.S. Representative Rob Simmons urged Taiwan leaders to act on a stalled plan to purchase as many as eight diesel electric submarines from the U.S. after he visited the island’s navy base in southern Tsoying.
You may be surprised to find out that foreign-operated terminals operate right here in the Bay Area. The port of Oakland, fourth busiest in the country, leases its terminals to Scandinavian and Asian firms. The model works, although it does have its critics.
In February 2006 Damen Shipyards Bergum delivered the 85 meter inland container vessel MEDUSA to the Belgian Family Vandenbussche of Dendermonde.
Diana-Designed Classic Was Stretched, Refurbished and Given New Life !! Amels Refit & Repair Department announces the completion last summer of the major refurbishment of the classic 52-meter Rio Rita, whose owners have now enjoyed their first full season with her new finery. Designed by Diana with
As the most northerly of the six VO 70s contesting leg four of the Volvo Ocean Race, Brasil 1 took the lead yesterday afternoon and continue this morning to hold an eleven mile advantage.
In a filing with the London Stock Exchange, Carnival noted its energy expenses have increased since it last issued guidance in December.
Fincantieri has won an order from Genoa shipping company Rimorchiatori Riuniti for the construction of two multipurpose towing, supply and offshore support ships (AHTS, Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessel).
“This ship didn’t split apart because it sank,” said John Chatterton, a co-host of the History Channel’s “Deep Sea Detectives.” “It sank because it split apart. And if you’re the person onboard a ship, having it split apart is even scarier than having it slowly sink.”
Authorities have found the black box of the Egyptian ferry that sank in the Red Sea earlier this month leaving more than 1,000 people dead, the transport minister said today.
Yesterday ABN AMRO ONE executed a sharp right turn, heading due south when they gybed back to head just south of east. This major rethink in positioning caused the boat to lose all its lead and to drop up to 43 miles as for a while they were in last place.
The fleet has spread out in backing north westerly winds associated with a large high to the east of New Zealand. The winds have been in the high teens, with slightly better pressure for the boats to the north.
Vietship 2006, the third international exhibition on shipbuilding, marine technology and transportation opened today in Ha Noi and runs through Feb. 24.
