New sea lanes off California IMO has finalized a U.S. proposal to move large ships further off the California coast and modify certain approaches to and from major ports.
Litton gets contract for additional LPD 17 Litton Avondale Industries, a division of Litton Industries, has been awarded a $477.7 million contract by the U.S. Navy for the construction of an additional ship in the Navy's newest class of amphibious assault ships.
Chevron Mitsui joint venture orders VLGCs Chevron Corp. and Mitsui & Co. Ltd. have announced a shipbuilding contract with Kawasaki for construction of two 82,200 cubic meter LPG carriers,
New car-passenger ferry for SeaFrance Aker Finnyards and the French SeaFrance have concluded a contract for the building of a new car-passenger ferry for the Dover ' Calais route. It will be the fastest and largest ever to operate on the route
Conrad delivers spud barge Conrad Shipyard, Inc. Morgan City, La., has delivered a new double rake, spud barge the Norman B for Sterling Equipment Company of East Boston, Mass
Il rilascio della Via per il piano regolatore del porto può far partire i lavori per 400 miliardi Genova, via agli investimenti Sul futuro dello scalo marittimo resta invece irrisolto il processo di liberalizzazione in banchina
Lloyd Triestino (Evergreen), abbattute le perdite
Gurkha e mercenari contro i pirati
I cantieri Ue chiedono aiuto a Bruxelles
Ceduto l'Antago di Viareggio Yacht, a Messina il terzo polo delle costruzioni
Tsavliris poised for Cyprus IPO Salvage group Tsavliris is considering going public, director George Tsavliris has told Lloyd's List.
'Appalling' Nunki held in Dutch port swoop The Dutch Shipping Inspectorate has arrested the Maltese tanker Nunki in the port of Amsterdam, declaring her to be in an extremely serious state of disrepair, with clear evidence that her crew had tried to cover-up the ship's numerous problems.
Norasia sale spawns fast link A weekly shuttle service between Hong Kong and Trieste, scheduled to start at the beginning of July, promises to shave more than a week off the usual transit times.
Avondale yard helps lift Litton profits Major US shipbuilder Litton Industries posted a 21.4% increase in net income for the third quarter of its fiscal year, ended April 30.
Bimco ire at regional regulation Regional and unilateral regulation which handicapped the international approach to marine safety has been roundly condemned by directors and executives of the Baltic and International Maritime Council.
Red Ensign Group sets agenda THE BRITISH-led Red Ensign Group of flag states yesterday concluded a three-day annual conference in Jersey, Channel Islands.
Marshall Islands aims to topple Liberia THE Marshall Islands is already the ninth largest register in the world, with long-term ambitions to displace Liberia from the No 2 slot.
Cancellations force World Cruise into bankruptcy THE second of four world cruises organised by the Canada-based World Cruise Company was abandoned in Tahiti where it was reported the ship had been arrested.
Wah Kwong shares suspended pending buyout Hong Kong shipowner Wah Kwong suspended trading in its stock on Thursday morning.
Chevron and Mitsui hook up in gas ship deal Shipowners Chevron and Mitsui are ordering two VLGCs together.
Two cruise ships for Harland & Wolff Letter of intent to build cruise ships costing more than $350m will not stop redundancies.
Enterprises sells newbuildings The Greek shipping company header by Victor Restis is selling two containerships to improve its liquidity.
Frontline puts faith in bigger tanker pools Profit squeeze could lead to further tanker market consolidation.
Gard cuts the cost of cover The Norwegian protection and indemnity club is to charge shipowners less than forecast.
CSAV buys Norasia liner business Deal turns Chilean operator into a global container line.
Clipper brokers Unicorn's China newbuildings Unicorn Shipping signed an order for two bulkers at a Chinese yard on Tuesday, in a contract arranged by Denmark's Clipper Group.
Western Bulk fills top slot Norwegian shipowner Western Bulk has filled a key management position with an internal candidate.
Nedship Bank takeover completed Dutch ship finance bank comes under German control.
SeaFrance confirms ferry order Aker Finnyards price keener than expected.
Korean yard tipped for Swedish ferry order Hyundai Heavy Industries is poised to scoop a ferry newbuilding, as Korean yards continue to fight their way into the passengership market.
Scrap tanker death toll rises to 13 Fifty injured as Iranian ULCC explodes during demolition.
Bergesen set to axe expensive European officers Almost half the Norwegian and British seafarers serving onboard Bergesen ships are to lose their jobs over the next two years, as the Oslo-based owner tries to claw back cash and remain competitive.
Norwegian unions lash out at Bergesen cuts Norwegian maritime unions reacted swiftly to news of Bergesen's planned officer job cuts, threatening strike action if the government does not abandon budgeted subsidy cuts.
Aframax tanker clocks strong price A Shell-controlled Aframax tanker is reported sold to Greek buyers at a high price, as the tanker market continues to hold firm.
Ferry tragedy victims offered $3.4m A deal to compensate the families of the 16 people who died when the Sleipner fast ferry sank has been agreed.
Sembawang wins repair deal on BP fleet Singapore repair yard Sembawang is boosting repair porfolio by signing up BP Shipping's Far East fleet.
Kvaerner opts to sell shares to raise cash Anglo-Norwegian group Kvaerner has inked in details on its fund raising plans.
KOGAS forced to issue tailored LNG ship tender The Korea Gas Corp has re-tendered for an LNG ship, in an effort to suit those controlling the only vessel available for the business.
Marine insurance jobs axed Up to 30 jobs are set to go as Scandinavian insurer if... prepares for Gard merger.
Formosa seeks bids for chemical tanker newbuildings Taiwanese petrochemicals giant Formosa Plastics is approaching shipyards for offers on up to four chemical tanker newbuildings.
Hyundai Merchant Marine wins extra loan boost Korean shipowning giant Hyundai Merchant Marine looks set to get another cash handout, as creditors of the chaebol agreed to extend fresh loans.
Exmar cashes in on LNG newbuilding gas gamble Nicholas Saverys' $140m punt on a bargain basement LNG carrier has paid off, with the Belgian owner wrapping up a 20-year plus charter deal for the vessel
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