Strike averted at East, Gulf ports
DECEMBER 28, 2012—Averting a strike that would have halted container traffic at U.S. ports on the East and Gulf Coasts, an agreement in principle has been reached between the United States Maritime
Noble working to correct Alaska drillship deficiencies
DECEMBER 28, 2012 — Noble Corporation says that it is working “cooperatively and diligently” to rectify deficiencies and maintenance issues raised by the U.S. Coast Guard during a recent inspection of the
STX France wins order for Royal Caribbean’s third Oasis
DECEMBER 27, 2012 — Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE, OSE: RCL) announced today that it has executed a contract with STX France to construct a third Oasis-class vessel for delivery in mid-2016.
McDermott orders S-Lay vessel with 2,000-ton crane
DECEMBER 27, 2012 — McDermott International, Inc. (NYSE: MDR) reports that a subsidiary has signed a contract for the design and construction of a new high-spec, highly capable dynamically-positioned combination S-Lay vessel
Kvichak Marine delivers Lake Havasu ferry
DECEMBER 27, 2012 – Kvichak Marine Industries, Seattle, recently delivered the P/V Tecopa, a 65 ft passenger catamaran for the Chemehuevi Transit Authority of Lake Havasu, California. The vessel was financed with
VT Halter Marine makes EVP appointment
DECEMBER 27, 2012 – VT Halter Marine, Inc. has appointed Rear Admiral (Ret.) John J. Prendergast, III to the position of Executive Vice President (EVP). As EVP, Mr. Prendergast will be responsible
Low water levels threaten Mississippi commerce
DECEMBER 27, 2012—Low water levels on the Mississippi River caused by a drought in the U.S. Midwest could force waterway commerce to a halt and have a major impact on the U.S.
Keppel Offshore to build Incat Crowther dive support vessel
DECEMBER 27, 2012—Subsidiaries of Singapore’s Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd were recently awarded three new contracts—worth a combined value of S$420 million ($343.5 million)—to boost the value of the group’s total orders
Silverburn Shipping adds ice class anchor handling tug
DECEMBER 27, 2012—London-based Silverburn Shipping recently added the Arctic, a 4,400 hp Ice Class 1A anchor handling tug, to its fleet of 25 tugs and barges. Built by Turkey’s Sefine Shipyard, the
John W. Stone takes delivery of tank barge
DECEMBER 27, 2012—John W. Stone Oil Distributor, LLC, Gretna, LA, a pioneer in midstream fueling business in the Port of New Orleans, recently took delivery of the 30,000 bbl tank barge S-37