MARINE LOG NEWS STORIES
FEBRUARY 2010
Waterways Council airs new TV commercial
gets word out on industry in Washington, D.C., market
Harvey Gulf buys Dolphin Marine's fleet
Former New Orleans mayoral candidate John Georges sells five vessel towing and anchor handling tug fleet
Two GD shipyards get Navy contracts
launches one cruise ship, cuts first steel for sister
Fincantieri hosts double ceremony for Oceania Cruises
NASSCO gets $824.6 million for two T-AKEs and BIW gets $114 m for DDG 115 long lead materials
Cummings "deeply, deeply concerned" by proposed Coast Guard cut backs
no way to sugar coat impact says Subcommittee Chairman
First Tier II compliant MAN Diesel set for delivery
will power Teekay shuttle tanker with Clean Design class notation
Davie Yards files for protection from creditors
1,590 employees to be laid off
ABS verifies effectiveness of CSNOx exhaust gas treatment system
first load point verifications on tanker show dramatic reductions in SO2, CO2 and NOX emissions
European shipyards seek aid for offshore wind vessel construction
European Wind Energy Association joins plea to European Commission and European Investment Bank
NASSCO delivers T-AKE 9
USNS Matthew Perry joins Military Sealift Command fleet
Carnival reports strong wave season bookings
will increase some cruise prices
Washburn & Doughty delivers LNG escort tugs
built outdoors following 2008 shipyard fire
Chris Pemberton named GM -- Austal Service
leads business unit with growing global role
Incat Crowther crewboat builds in Brazil
with support from Morgan City, La.
GC Rieber secures financing for Freire newbuilds
$107 million "club deal" for two subsea IMR vessels
MAN Diesel and DSME cooperate to broaden owners' fuel choices
making it practical to use LNG as fuel in wide range of ships
Tsakos and Schoeller in ship management JV
form Tsakos Columbia Shipmanagement SA
Aker Philadelphia eyes wind turbine installation vessels
needs something to follow Jones Act tanker series
Clipper brings blackmail charges against pirates
focuses on element of multinational case that can be pursued under Danish law
DSME to build five 190,000 dwt tankers for Sonangol
inks $344 deal in Lisbon
Damen introduces Stan Tug 1205
replaces both Pushy Cat 1204 series and the Stan Tug 1404
Salazar to work with Atlantic states to speed offshore wind permitting
meets with representatives of eleven states
Fleet Management to pay $10 million in Cosco Busan case
felony violation of OPA followed by cover up
Shipowners face criminal penalties under EU directives
UK P&I Club issues legal briefing
NATO issues new piracy warning
NATO Maritime Commander tells shipowners not be complacent
NTSB adds to marine "most wanted" list
seeks Safety Management System requirement for domestic vessels
Burning clean fuel can mean big problems
BMT Marine & Offshore Surveys expert warns of troubles ahead
Trico Marine benefits from Norwegian tax ruling
but reports fourth quarter red ink
Fincantieri to build two 3,600 passenger ships for Princess Cruises
Carnival Corporation signs Memorandum of Agreement
Maritime projects get TIGER funding
but only a handful make the cut
Hose company cops plea in price fixing case
One-count felony charge filed against Parker ITR
Navy puts first in new tug series to work
YT 802 Valiant enters service in Puget Sound
How Fraser Shipyards will spend $2 million
briefs Congressman on how funding will be used
J. Arnold Witte joins Noble Maritime Collection trustees
Donjon president and CEO joins board of working waterfront museum and study center
Crowley orders next generation tugs at Bollinger
two plus options for more
STX Europe delivers Tidewater Enabler
Tidewater picks up a bargain
Chinese ferries to have MAN Diesels
Augsburg-built main propulsion units for two RoPax vessels
Wärtsilä to offer ballast water treatment system
partners with muncipal UV water treatment specialist
Allen presses case for USCG fleet renewal
Commandant delivers his final State of the Coast Guard Address
Cape Wind promises big savings on electric costs
study analyzes effect of offshore wind farm on wholesale prices
Titan Salvage works to open up Port-au-Prince
navigational hazards include collapsed gantry crane
Moosally named President and CEO of Fincantieri Marine Group
will be based in Washington, D.C., not Wisconsin
Tugboat sinking closes Houston Ship Channel
divers recover body
Argentina bars ship said to support Falklands drilling
Tried to pick up pipe in Argentina
Fred Olsen orders wind planters
Orders two GustoMSC jack-up units at Lamprey with options for two more
Australia bars ship with beetle on board
denies entry when master reports burnt pine longicorn beetle on Schulte ship
China to build sixth LNG tanker
Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding gets order for 147,000 cu.m unit
China sets rules for offshore wind
initial decisions to be taken at provincial level
Dredge naming is royal occasion
Queen Beatrix names trailing suction hopper dredge
Jones Act offshore services segment has major economic impact
new study says fleet and shipyards generate $18 billion in annual spending
American Commercial Lines beats analysts' expectations
share price soars
Maryland study finds huge potential for offshore wind
could meet state's entire need for electricity
Schumer threatens to block Coast Guard budget proposal
slams plan to move New York MSST to Boston
Washburn & Doughty offers new Z-drive tug design
80 ft x 33 ft design admeasures under 150 gt
Coast Guard selects new three star admirals
will serve under Vice Adm. Robert J. Papp, when he becomes Commandant
Chemical tanker newbuild bought for bunkering role
Ciane buys second 3,100 dwt IMO II chemical tanker from Cicek
Danish special forces storm pirated ship
no shots fired and crew unharmed in safe location
AMEC to perform P-63 FPSO topsides engineering
awarded contrac by QUIP
Coast Guard budget could face rough ride
House Republican leaders sharply critical of cuts
AMEC to perform P-63 FPSO topsides engineering
awarded contrac by QUIP
Sembcorp Marine to build new Brazil Shipyard
acquires Espirito Santo site with 1.6 km of coastline
Bay Shipbuilding announces more layoffs
targets 30 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions Fincantieri unit to shed a further 116 jobs
Samsung Heavy Industries to build only eco-friendly ships from 2015
targets 30 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
Coalition slams Corps budget proposal
continues to inadequately invest in water resources infrastructure
Pirates hijack North Korean ship
seized just south of Yemeni coast
Bristol Harbor helps modify PSV for subsea work
Trico Moon now supporting subsea work off Mexico
Deltamarin books ferry design contracts
Owners in Scotland and Quebec retain Finnish firm's services
Bollinger delivers 55,000 bbl tank barge
OPA 90 compliant unit joins Midstream Fuel Service fleet
Navy submits long range shipbuilding plan
projects a battle force of 301 ships in far term
Budget ax whacks MARAD
but $6 million included to repay Midshipman fee overcharges at USMMA
Budget boost for offshore wind
deepwater oil and gas fare less well
Three promoted at OSG
Smith, Nugent and Dienis move up
Keppel AMFELS delivers first rig of 2010
LeTourneau Super 116E for Perforadas Central
Pentagon's FY 2011 budget seeks ten ships
but CG(X) future cruiser faces cancellation
European shipyards to investigate Korean pricing
will assess realistic production costs for what seem to be irrationally low-priced contracts
Keppel FELS and J.Ray win $1 billion TLWP contract
first dry tree floater completion development offshore Brazil
Crowley lighters Haiti relief containers ashore
landing craft transfer 202 containers across beach to Port au Prince
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