Navy said to seek new operator for Guam shipyard
DECEMBER 18, 2012 — The U.S. Navy looks like it will once again be looking for an operator for the former Guam Ship Repair Facility. Local media reports say that NAVFAC (Naval
Pacific Drilling extends drillship option at Samsung
DECEMBER 18, 2012 — Pacific Drilling S.A. (NYSE: PACD) announced today that it has reached an agreement with Samsung Heavy Industries to extend an option to construct an eighth ultra-deepwater drillship until
Defense Authorization Act adds to Iran shipping sanctions
DECEMBER 18, 2012 — Sanctions against Iran’s maritime activities have found their way into the Fiscal Year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act Conference Report. Sanctions against these sectors are already strong and
Crowley liner names Tony Otero VP Caribbean services
DECEMBER 18, 2012 — Crowley Maritime Corporation’s liner services division has named Tony Otero vice president of Caribbean services. He will remain based in Crowley’s Jacksonville, Fla., headquarters, and will continue to
NSRP announces $12 million series of research projects
DECEMBER 18, 2012 — The Executive Control Board of the National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP) has selected nine major research and development projects for award, as part of the program’s continuing mission
Coast Guard continues response to barge oil spill
DECEMBER 18, 2012—The U.S. Coast Guard continues to respond to a fuel spill from a barge on the Kill van Kull Waterway at May’s Ship Repair Inc. near Mariner’s Harbor, Staten Island,
TUI Cruises newbuilds to have KONE elevators and escalators
DECEMBER 18, 2012 — KONE is to provide the elevators and escalators onboard the most recent TUI Cruises’ vessel, the Mein Schiff 4. The new cruise ship will be the sister ship
Huntington Ingalls makes corporate VP appointments
DECEMBER 17, 2012 — Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) announced today that Dwayne Blake (left in photo) has been appointed corporate vice president, investor relations, and Scott Stabler (right) has been appointed corporate
TY Offshore launches 30,000 bbl FMT oil barge
DECEMBER 17, 2012—TY Offshore, LLC, Gulfport, MS, recently launched the FMT 3248, the fourth of fourteen 297 ft 6 in x 54 ft x 12 ft, 30,000 bbl tank barges for FMT
Captain Dennis Brand rejoins Titan Salvage
DECEMBER 17, 2012 — Captain Dennis Brand will rejoin Titan Salvage, Crowley Maritime Corporation’s Pompano, Fla.-based, marine salvage and wreck removal company, as director of global commercial operations. He will report to