STX Europe cuts STX OSV stake to 50.7%
STX Europe Holding AS, a wholly owned subsidiary of STX Europe AS, has agreed to sell part of its equity interests in STX OSV Holdings Limited (STX OSV) to investment funds affiliated
House Transportation Committee leaders roll out reauthorization proposal
House Transportation Committee leaders have rolled out a new six-year transportation reauthorization proposal that , they say, streamlines and reforms federal programs, expedites the project approval process, maximizes leveraging of limited resources,
American Cruise Line awarded Glacier Bay contract
Small ship cruise specialist American Cruise Lines reports that it has been awarded a contract by the Glacier Bay National Park to operate in the famed Alaskan park, making the line one
Greenpeace’s new Rainbow Warrior nears completion
This coming July 10th marks the 26th anniversary of the bombing and sinking of Greenpeace International’s original Rainbow Warrior. More than a quarter of a century and EURO 23.3 million later, the
RINA granted US Coast Guard US flag approval
The U.S. Coast Guard has authorized Genoa-based classification society RINA to conduct plan review, approval and initial and subsequent surveys for U.S. flagged cargo and passenger vessels. The MOA delegating authority and
Drydocks World launches self elevating platform
Drydocks World reports the successful launch of Self Elevating Platform L210, from its dedicated rig building facility in Graha, Indonesia. The platform is being built at a contract value of $24.6 million.
Pirates set fire to tanker off Aden
The 144,000 dwt VLCC Brilliante Virtuoso is under tow by two tugs after pirates set fire to the accomodations structure with an RPG. GAC Protective Solutions reports that the Brillante Virtuoso, which
Aker Solutions to provide subsea equipment for expanded MWCC containment system
Aker Solutions reports that it has been selected for the design, procurement, and fabrication of the subsea containment and diverter assembly for the expanded containment system being developed by Marine Well Containment
SUNY Maritime to have its first woman president
Rear Admiral Wendi Carpenter, USN, has been appointed president of SUNY Maritime College. She will be the first woman to hold that post. Admiral Carpenter is currently serving as the Commander of
MHI completes modernization of Shimonoseki Shipyard
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has completed the modernization of its Shimonoseki Shipyard in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. The shipyard’s primary markets are coastal-service vessels for Japanese customers and governmental-organization-use vessels. A ceremony