Farstad Shipping declares options for two PSV’s

Farstad Shipping ASA has, through its wholly owned subsidiary in Norway, declared its options for building two platform supply vessels (PSV) at STX OSV. One of the vessels will be built at

MAIB reports on Norman Arrow berthing incidents

The U.K. Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has issued its report on the investigation of contacts made by the high speed craft Norman Arrow with quays in Portsmouth International Port, Portsmouth U.K.

Wärtsilä adds two new engines to low speed offerings

Wärtsilä has added new 62- and 72-bore low-speed engines to its  its offering in the mid-size, low-speed engine sector. These standardized engines offer high propulsion efficiency, reliability, and optimized total cost of

ECO expands its newbuilding plans

Privately held Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO), Galliano, La., today announced plans to design and construct eight new 280 ft deepwater platform supply vessels, increasing its current newbuilding plans to a total of

Bollinger inks deal for Bouchard tank barge

Bollinger Marine Fabricators, L.L.C., Amelia, La., recently signed a contract with Bouchard Transportation Co., Inc., Melville, N.Y., to build a 55,000 bbl OPA 90-compliant tank barge, according to an announcement by Chris

Ukrainian president seeks shipbuilding revival

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych says that Ukraine is serious about reviving and further developing of its ship-building industry in the Mykolaiv region. President Viktor Yanukovych made the commitment in a visit to

Austal delivers its largest catamaran yet

Austal has handed over the largest catamaran it has thus far built, the 113 m “Leonora Christina,” to Danish company Faergen (formerly Nordic Ferry Services) and is due to depart Austal’s Henderson,

U.S.-flag OSV sold for Alaska service

Ocean Marine Services, Inc., Nikiski, Alaska, recently purchased the 1998-built, 194 ft offshore support vessel Sabre from Gulf Coast creditors, according to shipbroker Marcon International, Inc., Coupeville, Wash. The U.S. flag Sabre

Company formed to own Brazilian drillships

A newly formed company, Sete Brasil S.A. (Sete BR), São Paulo, Brazil, will own and manage seven offshore drillships that will be built at Brazil’s Estaleiro Atlântico Sul (EAS) shipyard, according to

MTU-parent Tognum welcomes increased offer

Daimler AG and Rolls-Royce Group plc and Engine Holding GmbH have confirmed in a written agreement that they will increase the price of their offer for MTU-parent Tognum AG by an additional

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