DECEMBER 31, 2012 — MEO (Miclyn Express Offshore) Thai joint venture, Uniwise Offshore, has taken delivery of the UM Supporter, a 2,000 dwt PSV, from POET Shipbuilding & Engineering. The vessel immediately
DECEMBER 31, 2012 — The U.S. Coast Guard Inspections and Compliance Directorate has issued a safety alert on the location of fixed fire suppression system pressure switches. It says: This safety alert
DECEMBER 31, 2012 — Wärtsilä is to supply the complete dual-fuel propulsion package for two new Liquefied Ethylene Gas (LEG)/Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) tankers being built for Rotterdam headquartered Anthony Veder. The
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
