The entire Emirates Team New Zealand squad climbed up on the prize giving stage to receive the Louis Vuitton Cup on Wednesday evening, after winning the fifth race of the Final, to sweep their way into the America’s Cup Match.
TARPON SPRINGS – Jumbles of masts, some partly sunken, and rusted metal roofs frame the industrial skyline across from the Sponge Docks. It’s a somewhat ramshackle backdrop for diners and shoppers on the south side of the Anclote River.
NORFOLK, Va.—Navy Secretary Donald Winter reacted to criticism of the shipbuilding budget Wednesday, saying the sea service is taking a hard look at its spending habits — but industry must keep up its end of the deal, too.
Aker Kvaerner’s multi-million dollar integrated subsea oil and gas centre in Malaysia was officially opened today, marking the successful conclusion of an ultra fast-track schedule to bring the facility on stream. Located in Port Klang Free Zone, Pulau Indah, Klang, the purpose-built manufacturing c
Thousands of rare fish have been released into streams around a Cumbrian lake to help prevent extinction. Arctic charr are related to trout and salmon, and each lake-dwelling group has developed its own characteristics.
SMIT and Damen Shipyards Gorinchem signed a contract for four Damen ASD Tugs 3213. The 80 tons bollard pull ASD Tug 3213 is a new type harbour towage and terminal tug and was recently developed by Damen and SMIT.
Van der Velden® Marine Systems will feature its latest developments at NorShipping 2007 which will be held on 12 – 15 June 2007, in Oslo, Norway. The booth of Van der Velden Barkemeyer (the Seagoing vessels division of Van der Velden Marine Systems) is situated in Hall D2 at stand number 17. Highlig
Emirates Team New Zealand swept past Italy’s Luna Rossa Challenge in the Final of the Louis Vuitton Cup. It’s the first time the Louis Vuitton Cup has been swept and sets up an intriguing America’s Cup re-match between the Emirates squad and Alinghi, the Defender of the trophy.
A total ban on North Sea cod fishing has been called for by a group of marine scientists, ahead of EU talks. The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) also recommends major cuts in the catches of fish including haddock and plaice.
Guernsey is hosting a conference attended by 12 UK overseas territories and crown dependencies which operate shipping registers. The Red Ensign Group (REG) annual event is focusing on preventing and dealing with maritime accidents.
Keppel FELS Limited (Keppel FELS) has secured an order for an ultra-deepwater semisubmersible (semi) drilling rig from a wholly-owned subsidiary of ENSCO International Incorporated (ENSCO). The total project value is US$427 million.
DNV is the classification for close to half the world’s fleet of very large ore carriers. This experience has provided unique insights to the demanding structural requirements on these giants of the sea. Owners also recognize that about 37% of the trading routes of these ships is in a harsh environm
The world’s best luxury cruise lines will be pouring an endless supply of champagne as onboard guests enjoy a host of perk-filled experiences across the globe this summer.
A new river boat service has been launched in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, to try to improve the city’s growing congestion problems. The move is part of a plan by the Jakarta governor to make public transport easier to use, and to clean up the area around the Ciliwung river.
