New “Hurricane Sandy” ferry service extended
AUGUST 22, 2013—With work on the the R subway line expected to disrupt train service between Manhattan and Brooklyn for up to 14 months, a new ferry service between the two boroughs
LISCR names Christian Mollitor VP
AUGUST 22, 2013 — The Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR), which administers the Liberian ship register, has appointed Christian Mollitor to the position of vice-president. This newly created role marks
Navy to have fewer admirals
AUGUST 22, 2013 — It’s going to be a little harder to get a hat like the one on the left. On the recommendation of the Chief of Naval Operations, the Secretary
Jensen continues hiring boom
AUGUST 22, 2013 — “Jensen’s tremendous growth continues as a result of the careful joint planning of Jensen and our parent company, Crowley, which has grown consistently and strategically for more than
Frontline 2012 to take stake in VLGC operator Avance
AUGUST 22, 2013 — VLGC (Very Large Gas Carrier) operator Avance Gas Holding Ltd. is set to get more ships and a new shareholder: John Fredriksen’s Frontline 2012. Stolt-Nielsen Gas, Sungas Holdings
Vard books second OCSV order from Farstad
AUGUST 21, 2013 — Vard Holdings Limited has secured a new contract worth about NOK 800 million for the design and construction of an offshore subsea construction vessel (OSCV) for Norway’s Farstad
Pilot company offers to preinspect Australia-bound ships
AUGUST 21, 2013 — Australian Reef Pilots (ARP), a pilotage company that provides licensed pilots for the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef, is broadening the range of services that it provides.
Ardmore orders four more newbuilds
AUGUST 21, 2013 — Cork, Ireland, headquartered Ardmore Shipping Corporation (NYSE:ASC) says that it has entered contracts with Fukuoka Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Japan, for the construction of four 25,000 dwt IMO 2
Wärtsilä to power gas fueled Danish ferry
AUGUST 21, 2013 — Wärtsilä is to supply the main propulsion generating sets for a double ended 100 m ferry that will be the first gas fueled ferry for a domestic route
Zamakona looks to hook more fish transporter orders
AUGUST 21, 2013 — Spanish shipbuilder Zamakona Yards is looking to build on its success in the well boat (live fish transporter) market, which has already brought it two orders (plus two