Bahamian shipowner Campbell Shipping Ltd. has signed an order with Tsuji Heavy Industries (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. located at Zhang Jia Gang, China for two 37,500 dwt double-hull log fitted bulk carriers, with
ABS has issued the following regulatory update: CARB – Low Sulfur Fuel Regulations The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has posted a 15-Day Notice of Public Availability of Modified Text for the
Crowley Maritime Corp. reports that Cole Cosgrove has assumed the role of vice president of marine operations for its liner services groups. Mr. Cosgrove, who most recently held the role of vice
The City of Portland, Oregon, has chosen Jensen Maritime Consultants, Inc., a Crowley company, to design the fastest response fire and rescue boat on Oregon’s Columbia River. Until now, Portland Fire &
Vice Admiral Peter H. Daly, U.S. Navy (Ret.) has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. Naval Institute (USNI) Admiral Daly served from August 2008 until June 2011 as Deputy Commander
George Economou led DryShips Inc. (NASDAQ: DRYS) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the outstanding shares of OceanFreight Inc. (NASDAQ: OCNFD) for consideration per share of $19.85, consisting of $11.25
The Ungundja, the first of 10 DP-3, 100-meter GPA 696 IMR (Inspection, Maintenance & Repair) vessels, was recently delivered by China’s Zheijang Shipyard, part of the Sinopacific Shipbuilding Group, to Paris-based Bourbon
Malaysia-based OSV shipbuilder Nam Cheong has sold three of nine 5,150 bhp Anchor Handling Towing Supply vessels that are currently being built for stock. Contracts worth a total $38 million have been
Galliano, La., headquartered oilfield services contractor Grand Isle Shipyard, Inc. (GIS) has been purchased by NANA Development Corporation. Founded in 1948, GIS has 1,400 employees and provides a variety of contract services,
Sharjah, UAE, headquartered Gulmar Offshore Limited reports that its diving/ROV support vessel Gulmar Atlantis is now on its maiden voyage from Singapore to start a minimum 6 months contract in Brazil. “Brazil
