B.C. provides $40 million backing for Seaspan NSPS bid
Jonathan Whitworth, CEO of Seaspan Marine Corporation, says Seaspan is “both pleased and thankful” for the level of support it has received for its bid to win one of two work packages
SeaRiver Maritime signs deal to build two tankers at Aker Philadelphia
SeaRiver Maritime, Inc., Houston, Tex., an affiliate of ExxonMobil, has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Aker Philadelphia Shipyard, Philadelphia, Pa., to build two U.S. flag, 115,000 dwt Aframax size crude
Docklift confirms first contract for Type 0 heavly lift vessel
Heavy lift specialist Dockwise confirms its first contract for the new Type 0 vessel. By the end of 2012 and immediately upon delivery of the vessel by the shipbuilder, Hyundai Heavy Industries,
MOL adopts new low-friction hull paint
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.(MOL) is adopting a new low-friction hull paint, Seaflo Neo, developed by Chugoku Marine Paint, Ltd. After analyzing the results of an onboard test with a newbuilding vessel, MOL
PVA opposes bill creating loophole in Passenger Vessel Services Act
The Board of Directors of the Passenger Vessel Association (PVA) has unanimously voted to oppose enactment of a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives that would allow foreign-flagged passenger vessels to
ABS set to release update of Crew Habitability Guide for Workboats
Quality of life is a critical issue for attracting and retaining workers for offshore vessel operators. Designing vessels to improve working and living conditions on board is a good place to start.
Davie Canada to complete three Cecon newbuilds
Norway’s Cecon ASA said today that it has signed an agreement that will see its three newbuild offshore construction vessels completed by Davie Canada Inc., the name under which Quebec shipbuilder Davie
Sembcorp Marine shipyard files claim against Ernst & Young
Singapore’s Sembcorp Marine said today that its wholly-owned subsidiary Jurong Shipyard (JSPL) has filed a Notice of Arbitration against its former auditor, Ernst & Young in respect of disputed unauthorized foreign exchange
New spill response role for two Hornbeck Offshore MPSV’s
Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (NYSE:HOS) and Marine Spill Response Corporation (MSRC) have entered into a long-term agreement for spill response services in the Gulf of Mexico. Two U.S.-flagged 370 class multi-purpose support
Aegean Marine Petroleum launches physical supply ops in Panama
Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc. (NYSE: ANW) today announced that it has launched physical supply operations in Panama. Including Panama, the company now serves 19 markets covering more than 50 ports worldwide,