MARINE LOG NEWS STORIES
SEPTEMBER 2008
Gun-shy shipowners demand more naval protection
"Dismayed" by Coalition Task Force statements
Austal USA launches second Hawaii Superferry
Not-quite-identical twin is on budget and ahead of schedule
Washington State Ferries to sell Steel Electrics for scrap
Plan is to tow them to Mexico for dismantling
Warships surround hijacked arms ship
one crew member reported dead of natural causes
VT Halter Marine to build Egyptian Navy Missile Craft
$393.7 million mod to previously awarded contract for the detail, design and construction of three Fast Missile Craft
Bollinger awarded $1.5 billion USCG contract
Initial $88 million FRC contract will grow to 34 boats if all options exercised
Hijacked ship said to be carrying military cargo
Somali pirates may have gotten their hands on 30 Soviet-era T-72 tanks
Democratic economic stimulus package would fund new USCG icebreaker
Would contribute to energy independence
Gustav found one gap in marine industry hurricane preparations
What were three unsecured vessels doing in the Industrial Canal?
Denmark releases suspected pirates
Deposited on Somali beach after six days on board Danish warship
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Yes, there will be a third DDG 1000, maybe
House and Senate committees reach an interesting compromise
Navios blank check start up has its money in T-bills
Piraeus-headquartered Navios Maritime Acquisition issues statement "in light of recent developments in the U.S. financial markets"
Security team shots deter attack on MSC oiler
ship initially used defensive measures and when those weren't enough, security personnel took action
Turkish yard introduces new handy-size bulker
Cicek Shipyard has launched a new 25,000 dwt bulk carrier design meeting CSR and PSPC requirements
Rolls-Royce introduces new range of waterjets
advanced design calculation methods, testing and production techniques bring a significant increase in efficiency
DNV says shipowners are missing out on fuel savings
failing to take advantage of proven systems and routines
Davie Yards gets another price rise
second customer goes along with Quebec shipbuilder's restructuring plan
Congress set to let drilling moratorium expire
drops continuation of ban from massive spending bill
Russia to send ships to combat piracy
will conduct its operations independently of Coalition
Noble orders newbuild drillship
... and has options for up to three more
Davie Yards gets $40 million more for OCV's
Says agreement by customer is important element of restructuring plan
Admiral to shipowners: Hire security teams!
Despite thwarting many pirate attacks, Coalition does not have the resources to provide 24-hour protection for vast number of merchant vessels in the Gulf of Aden region
Lindenau-Werft declares insolvency
Despite full order book, Kiel yard can't get short term financing to complete newbuilding
Ulstein launches largest X-bow yet
Giant construction vessel scheduled for delivery to Eidesvik in December
Wärtsilä buys Singapore ship designer
acquires Conan Wu & Associates Pte Ltd
Coast Guard busts another "drug sub"
Coast Guard makes two huge cocaine seizures from self-propelled submersible craft
In cash squeeze, Davie Yards eyes alternatives
borrows a bundle from majority shareholder and calls in Pareto Securities
Port of Houston back in operation
already handling cruise ships at Bayport
MacGregor gets first order for 450 t cranes
part of package for four general cargo/heavy lift ships being built for Singapore's SE Shipping at Wenzhou Zhongou
Spain supports EU antipiracy effort with surveillance plane
will provide data to EU antipiracy Coordination Cell
Navy accepts LCS 1
Navy crew moves aboard first Littoral Combat Ship
Port of Galveston set to reopen
plans to accept cruise ships again by October 1
Todd Pacific employees ratify new labor agreement
get 4.5 percent average annual increase on wages, healthcare pension
USCG safety alert on exhaust system fires
two passenger vessels have problems after repowers
Somali pirates seize two more ships
may be ranging further south as naval presence in Gulf of Aden increases
Port of Houston open on limited basis
damages to navigation projects in Texas Gulf could be more than $1 billion.
Sinopec orders jack-up at PPL
Chinese company's first jack-up newbuild order outside China
Coast Guard ups OPA 90 financial responsibility levels
COFR's get costlier
CBP updates on Ike port closure
Several Texas ports are closed for all CBP passenger, trade and cargo operations
Bush threatens to veto offshore drilling bill
Republicans call House-passed measure "a hoax"
Coast Guard tackles post-Ike pollution
issues update on waterway recovery efforts
$34.88 million Navy job for Detyens
Repairs and mods to Navy floating dry dock
Offshore operators assess Ike damage
Toll includes two rigs lost and 28 production platforms destroyed
EU ponders naval action against Somali pirates
European Council approves a strategic military option for a possible EU naval operation
France frees yacht and hostage couple
Six pirates captured, one killed
USCG starts reopening Texas Gulf waterways
partners with industry to restore navigation
Smit to Boskalis: No thanks
rejects request for meeting to discuss planned acquisition offer
Ports of Houston and Galveston start recovery operations
...Galveston cruise passengers' cars totaled
Kirby reports on Ike impact
no personnel injuries and no vessel damage
Boskalis plans offer for Smit
planned cash offer values Smit Internationale at EUROS 1.13 billion
Ike causes minimal damage at Port of Houston
awaiting COTP decision on reopening to vessel traffic
Drifting bulker survives Ike
Svitzer salvage tug heads for rendevous
Keppel shipyards earn bonuses for early deliveries of jack-ups
Keppel AmFELS in Brownsville, Texas, and Keppel FELS in Singapore both deliver offshore units ahead of schedule
Bulker rescue mission abandoned
Vessel adrift without propulsion power as Ike approaches
Aries Maritime suspends dividend payment
new management to focus on long term strength
$235 million DSME drillship equipment contract for Aker Solutions
drilling equipment packages for two drillships
Senate panel approves funding for third DDG-1000
stage set for decision to go to House-Senate conference
International Shipholding forms panel; to look at Liberty offer
Special Committee comprises independent directors
Arntzen joins Royal Caribbean board
will serve on the Environment, Safety and Security Committee
Roberts rejoins Crowley as SVP and General Counsel
Back after eight years in D.C.
Stealthgas orders two Suezmax crude tankers
LPG carrier gets into crude oil market
U.S. slaps sanctions on Iran's national shipping line
cites "alarming pattern of denial and deception techniques by IRISL"
Northrop Grumman gets $5.1 billion CVN 78 contract
covers detail design and construction of nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
MSC Cruises orders two more Musica class ships
deliveries from Aker France (STX Europe) in 2011 and 2012
Chinese shipbuilding giant to raise $512.5 million
China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC) bond issue will fund expansion projects
Connaughton to be nominated FMC Chair
would serve until June 30, 2012
Pelosi says Democratic energy legislation will include offshore drilling
critics say that what's on offer is "just a sliver"
Offshore operators prepare for Ike
MMS issues stats on Gulf of Mexico platforms and rigs evacuated and production shut in
Korea Line joins CPI tanker pool
now totals eight medium range Handysize tankers
$9.1 million Navy award for BAE San Diego
modification to Sterret PSA contract
Marad promotes Tokarski
named Associate Administrator for National Security
Obama pledges Jones Act support
Commits to support Jones Act, MSP and Cargo Preference Laws
Wärtsilä and MHI introduce new low speed diesels
Cover 3,500-9,000 kW power range with cylinder bores of 350 and 400 mm
Sembcorp marine wins two rig contract from Egypt
Two jack-ups for EODC for 2010 and 2011 deliveries
Aker Yards gets new COO
Sang-Ho Shin moves over from STX Shipbuilding's Jinhae shipyard
Pirates may use captured yacht as decoy
Carre d'As heads back to sea after landing hostage French couple
Canadian Government support for Irving tug newbuilds
$12 million in interest rate support via Structured Financing Facility (SFF)
DNV to class ten OSV's for Malaysian shipbuilder
Nam Cheong building two UT755LN vessels with DP II and eight UT755CD vessels with DP I notation
Unlicensed to drive: Coast Guard issues Marine Safety Alert
Towing industry cautioned to properly man vessels with qualified and licensed crew
Washburn & Doughty lays first keel since July fire
Maine shipbuilder marks a recovery milestone
Bollinger Shipyards gets back to work
Most of its 14 locations up and running after Gustav
Polish shipyard rescue plan involves yet more subsidies
With EC rejection likely, Government retains PR firm to soothe public
USCG sets Hurricane Condition X-Ray for Baltimore
prepares for Hannah to blow in
Somali pirates add Egyptian ship to hostage fleet
Puntland officials plan to open talks with pirates
EIB loan for Grimaldi cruise ferries
Motorways of the sea help curb road traffic and emissions
Wärtsilä acquires Navelec SAS
French specialist in navcom systems, electrical services and control and automation
Somali pirates seize French-owned yacht
Hijacked in Gulf of Aden, headed for Eyl
The STX-ing of Aker Yards gets rolling
South Korea's STX now controls 92.4 percent of the shares in Aker Yards ASA. What happens next?
Coast Guard works to reopen ports and waterways
Latest ship channel status now available online
U.S. News gives Kings Point good grades
USMMA ranks high in latest edition of America's Best Colleges
Hornbeck Offshore vessels undamaged by Gustav
New generation OSV fleet operating at 100 percent utilization
MISC won't send ships into Gulf of Aden
Makes decision after second ship hijacked by Somali pirates
International Shipholding to respond to acquisition offer
Liberty Shipping makes $25.75 a share all cash offer
Brian Chang's Yantai-Raffles stock sale take slashed
CIMAC to pay $4 a share not $6.92 for 81.8 million shares
Lindoø to sell Estonian yard
Maersk yard says ownership of the Estonian hatch cover specialist will not be necessary for its expected future production
Gulf Coast shipbuilders respond to Gustav
Announce closures, go to emergency plans
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