Jongert has announced a brand-new motor yacht concept called the 2900 MY. The newly formed motor yacht division at Jongert is in for a busy time. Negotiations are already underway for the construction of several 36-metre versions of the 2900 MY as well as more traditional-looking 35-metre displaceme
Tamil Tiger rebels have carried out a suicide attack on a naval base in the southern tourist city of Galle, the Sri Lankan military says. Two rebel boats exploded damaging navy vessels, while fighters in another two boats reached shore as shots were exchanged, security forces said. It is the first t
GulfMark Offshore, Inc. (Nasdaq:GMRK) today announced the completion of the sale of the Highland Patriot, the Highland Sentinel, the delivery of the newbuild Sea Sovereign, and the acquisition of an option vessel, Hull 861B. The Highland Patriot, a 1982 built 233 ft. platform supply vessel operating
Bad weather forced state-controlled Statoil ASA to shut down an offshore oil field that produces 140,000 barrels daily because of lifeboat restrictions, a spokesman said. With another platform closed for safety reasons, Statoil’s oil flow is now reduced by a total of 340,000 barrels per day, or abou
North Sea cod are in danger of dying out without a complete fishing ban, scientists say. So where does the cod on the fish counter or in the chippie come from? Cod has long been a firm favourite in the UK, whether served in batter with chips, nestled in a fish pie or given the […]
Every year since 2001, the European Union’s scientific advisers have urged a complete halt to cod fishing in the North Sea. Every year European fisheries ministers have discarded the advice, and set quotas ranging from 49,000 tonnes in 2001 to 23,000 tonnes in 2006.
Teekay Shipping Corporation (Teekay) (NYSE: TK) today announced that it has acquired, through its wholly owned subsidiary TPO Investments AS, 50.3% of the shares of Petrojarl ASA (Petrojarl), pursuant to its mandatory bid announced on September 18, 2006. The mandatory bid to purchase the remaining P
On October 17 2006 STX Shipbuilding (Korea) delivered the new product tanker to the order of Sovcomflot JS
Cruises along the Manchester Ship Canal are more popular than ever, with a rise in passenger numbers of more than 20% in the past year. The cruise ships make six-hour trips between Liverpool’s Pier Head and Salford Quays, providing commentary on the history of the 35-mile waterway.
Warships will be attacked by “terrorists” on water scooters as they move up the Clyde in a major exercise. Neptune Warrior, or NW 063, will also see mock aerial bombing attacks on civilian airports in the Hebrides. The exercise, which will run from 23 October to 2 November, has previously been criti
A cargo ship heading down the Mississippi River struck another vessel anchored near New Orleans on Monday, knocking a huge gash in the anchored vessel. The anchored ship was listing, but the hole was above the water line, and the vessel was not believed to be taking on water, said Coast Guard Chief
Up to two years of custom planning, meticulous sculpting, and heavy lifting go into the creation of each Swan 131, the monster of all luxury sailboats. Celebrated Finnish boatmaker Nautor
The ss Great Britain has been named “outstanding visitor attraction” in the South West Tourism Awards. The prize is the eighth major award won by Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s revolutionary ocean liner this year. It has also won this year’s prestigious Gulbenkian museum of the year award and has picked
WA shipbuilder Austal yesterday revealed plans to increase significantly the capacity of its US manufacturing plant as the company ramps up its operation to meet forecast demand from the US defence sector. Austal expected to receive an order for a second littoral combat ship (LCS) in the near future
