Port of LA to reward shipowners who cut emissions
The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners has formally approved an Environmental Ship Index (ESI) program to take effect July 1. The Port of Los Angeles thus becomes the first seaport in
Hornbeck Offshore reports first quarter results
Covington, LA-based Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (NYSE:HOS) reports results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012 that included an increase in revenues of 66.0 percent to $120.0 million compared to $72.3
Alu Marine Shipyard delivers pilot boat to Seine pilots
Alu Marine shipyard, Port Launay, Couëron, France, has successfully delivered a new pilot boat to the Rouen based Seine pilots. To improve the quality of their services, the Seine pilots chose to
Braemar Technical Services names Graeme Temple Far East Regional Diector
Braemar Technical Services (Incorporating The Salvage Association) is pleased to announce the appointment of Graeme Temple to the role of Regional Director for its Far East region. Mr. Temple will be responsible
Dockwise Vanguard gets OTC Spotlight on Innovation Award
Dockwise Ltd. says it “has engineered the most innovative semi-submersible heavy-lift vessel in history and redefined the limits of heavy marine transport with the design of the Dockwise Vanguard. Additionally, the Dockwise
Diana Containerships ups profit, declares dividend
Athens headquartered Diana Containerships Inc. (NASDAQ: DCIX) reported net income of $1.9 million for the first quarter of 2012, compared to a net income of $0.3 million for the same period of
DNV introduces dedicated rule book for jack-ups
Classification society DNV has issued a new dedicated rule book for self-elevating units to guide designers and shipyardss. The rule book clearly explains the DNV and international regulations and standards. Adaptations
Alaska Ship and Drydock signed up for design phase of Alaska Class ferry project
The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) reports that Alaska Ship and Drydock LLC (ASD) has officially signed on as a partner with the State of Alaska to design the Alaska Class Ferry.
Al Qaeda said to have cruise ships on terror wish list
CNN is carrying a story that says that German cryptologists have discovered al Qaeda documents that outline a number of plans – including one to seize cruise ships, hold passengers hostage, dress
Jones Act fleet one bright spot in OSG picture
Tanker giant Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (NYSE: OSG) reports results for the first quarter of fiscal 2012 ended March 31, 2012.that saw TCE (time charter equivalent) revenues of $214.0 million, an increase