Conversion will create new Canadian self-unloader
MAY 27, 2014 — Rand Logistics, Inc. (NASDAQ:RLOG) is adding another river class self unloader to its fleet. It says it will be the first new Canadian flagged river class self-unloader introduced
Lamprell books $370 million order for two jack-ups
MAY 27, 2014 — United Arab Emirates (UAE) based Lamprell has been awarded a contract by a subsidiary of Shelf Drilling, Ltd. covering the construction and delivery of two high specification LeTourneau
Two indicted in MSC bribery case
MAY 27, 2014 — Scott B. Miserendino, Sr., 55, a former government contractor who performed work for the United States Navy Military Sealift Command, and Timothy S. Miller, 57, a businessman whose
Norwegian Getaway fitted with L-3 NACOS Platinum
MAY 27, 2014 — L-3 Marine Systems International (L-3 MSI) reports that it has supplied its NACOS Platinum series aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s new 324-meter, 145,500-gross ton cruise liner, Norwegian Getaway. Built
China shipyard chief arrested
MAY 27, 2014 — Gu Tiquan, the head of Shanghai’s Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard has been arrested. He was handed over to judicial authorities by the Shanghai Communist discipline inspection commission which said he
Consolidation ahead in bunker supply industry
MAY 27, 2014 — Singapore based marine fuels and lubricants trading company Dynamic Oil Trading say that, when it comes to fuel supply, the biggest challenge facing the shipping industry is liquidity
MHI books first order for new low speed diesel
MAY 27, 2014 — Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Engine Co., Ltd. (MHI-MME) reports that licensee Kobe Diesel has received the first order for the new MHI-MME UEC50LSH-Eco low-speed marine
Blessey Marine adds new pushboat
MAY 26, 2014—Blessey Marine Services, Inc. transports everything from residual fuels to asphalt to lubricating oils to petrochemicals on its inland river fleet of tank barges. Blessey Marine’s fleet includes nine acid
Eastern Shipbuilding delivers another PSV for Boldini
MAY 24, 2014—One of the leading shipbuilders of offshore support vessels in the world, Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., Panama City, FL, recently delivered the M/V Bravante VII, the third in a series
Island Offshore back at Vard
MAY 23, 2014 — Vard Holdings Limited reports that it has secured a new contract with Island Offshore for the construction of one offshore support vessel of Rolls-Royce design. The value of