 | Maersk to Shell Out $31.9M to US Government
Maersk Line to Pay Us $31.9 Million to Resolve False Claims Allegations for Inflated Shipping Costs to Military in Afghanistan and Iraq Maersk Line Limited has agreed to pay the government $31.9 million to resolve allegations that it submitted false claims to the United States in connection...
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 | BAE Wins Big Brazilian Navy Contract
Britain’s BAE Systems has won its first big Brazilian naval contract that will supply the navy with three ocean patrol vessels (OPVs) which are slated to be delivered in 2012 and 2013. The 95-foot long vessels can travel at speeds exceeding 25 knots, and will be...
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 | Russian Tanker En Route for Delivery at Iced-in City
A Russian tanker has been in limbo while trying to deliver much needed petroleum to the iced-in Alaskan city, Nome. The Renda must meet US regulations before delivering products to territorial waters. This week, the Coast Guard issued the following release regarding Renda's planned trip in aid of...
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 | Workboat Mate Program Available in New Orleans in Fall 2012
The Workboat Academy and Houston Marine, a member of the Falck Alford Group, have signed an agreement to offer the Workboat Mate Program at the Houston Marine’s campus in New Orleans. Classes are scheduled to begin during the fall of 2012. The Workboat Mate Program is...
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 | Another Hazardous Cargo, Another Sinking
By: Clay Maitland On Christmas day, the bulk carrier VINALINES QUEEN, carrying a cargo of nickel ore from Morowali, Indonesia to China, went missing. The ship and its crew of 22 must now be considered lost. Although it is certainly too soon to ascribe a known cause of sinking, it is probably fair to...
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 | Indonesian Sailors Detained for Killing Taiwan Skipper
Two sailors from Indonesia have been taken into custody on suspicions that they killed the captain of the Pingtung-registered fishing vessel they worked on last month, says the China Post. The Indonesian sailors working the fishing vessel reportedly attacked their Taiwanese skipper, Wang Yao-chang, after an argument...
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 | Crude Oil Gathering Pipeline to be Built in Deepwater Gulf of Mexico
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. and Genesis Energy, L.P. announced that they have executed crude oil transportation agreements with a consortium of six Gulf of Mexico producers which will provide the necessary support for construction of a new crude oil gathering pipeline serving the Lucius development area in southern Keathley...
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 | National Geographic’s Vessel Sailing Globally Now with ADVETO Type Approved ECDIS
Swedish ADVETO has through its distributor GPS Marinkonsult AB in Stockholm secured an order for the state-of-the-art expedition ship “National Geographic Explorer” after an extensive test and evaluation program. This vessel will be the first ADVETO ECDIS equipped vessel...
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 | Kongsberg Maritime Simulators Continue to Lead the Way with Multiple New DNV Approvals
A total of 14 Kongsberg Maritime Engine Room Simulator models received new Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Statements of Compliance in December 2011. The approvals are according to the revised standards laid out in...
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 | Petrobras Discovers Gas and Light Oil Accumulation in Espírito Santo
Petrobras announces the discovery of a new light oil and natural gas accumulation in the Golfinho Concession (4-BRSA-1001-ESS). The discovery was made during drilling of well 4-GLF-31-ESS, known as Tambuatá. The well is located 74 km off the Espírito Santo coast, and 7 km from FPSO Cidade de Vitória, in the...
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 | EBDG Hires Keller to Manage New Gulf Office
Elliott Bay Design Group LLC (EBDG) welcomes Keith Keller as its Gulf Office Manager for the firm’s New Orleans office, re-opening its doors in early 2012. Getting his start at Avondale Shipyard, Keller has over 30 years experience in shipbuilding and engineering, working...
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