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ACP Adopts Green Building Policy
The ACP guideline launches environmentally sustainable practices. The Panama Canal will implement more sound "Green Building" practices with regards to future constructions in order to improve compatibility with the environment. Green Construction, also known as Sustainable Building, refers to designing building structures using processes and materials that are environmentally responsible and efficient during the life cycle of the building. This concept includes the process from design and construction to operation, maintenance, renovation and demolition of buildings. Green buildings are designed to reduce the overall impact of the built environment on human health and the natural environment. Panama Canal Authority (ACP) Administrator/CEO, Alberto Alemán Zubieta said, "with the application of these parameters when building at the Panama Canal, we take a step further to ensure energy efficiency, reduce water consumption, and improve recycling practices which are cornerstones of the green building concept, along with the use of renewable energy sources." Beginning in August, the Panama Canal announced that all works or construction projects by ACP, designed by the Engineering Division, by contracts or its internal workforce, must use sustainable design specifications contained in a list of Green Building Construction Specifications applicable to ACP for short-term renovations and new constructions
Acergy Charters New Build Construction Ship
Acergy announced that it has entered into an agreement with DOFCON ASA for the charter of the Skandi Acergy, a new build heavy construction ship. The 8-year charter will commence upon delivery, which is scheduled for the second quarter of 2008. Construction is taking place at the Aker Søviknes Yard in Norway and, once complete, the ship will be a class leader amongst heavy construction ships. The new ship will be 153 metres in length, will have a cargo deck area of 2
APT Commits to Build Two New Product Tankships in US
American Petroleum Tankers (APT) affiliate intends to order the new ships from NASSCO Shipyared, San Diego. An affiliate of American Petroleum Tankers Parent LLC ("APT"), a company majority owned by funds managed by Blackstone on behalf of its investors, announce its commitment to build two new state-of-the-art tanker vessels at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) shipyard in San Diego.
CH2M HILL Announces Two Key NE Leadership Appointments
CH2M HILL (www.ch2mhill.com), a global full-service consulting, design, construction, and operations firm, announces two key leadership appointments in the Northeast. With the 2011 acquisitions of Halcrow and Booz Allen Hamilton's (BAH) State and Local Transit Consulting business, CH2M HILL has five times more people-power and expert capabilities to service the New York transportation infrastructure market and the entire Northeast region, stretching from Maine to Virginia.
LNG Carrier Launched by IZAR Sestao Yard
Iñigo Tapias, the new 138,000 cu. m. liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier launched on January 29 by Izar's Sestao yard in Bilbao, is a significant ship for many reasons, both technical and business. The 284.4 m, 19.5 knot ship embodies the hopes of a shipbuilding nation that is seeking to re-establish its presence in the LNG niche that it has not occupied for more than three decades, as the production of gas ships generally lays in the hands of Far East builders today.
America's First Offshore Windfarm – Contractors Chosen
Cape Wind selects construction joint venture team to build first US offshore windfarm Cape Wind has selected the joint venture team of Flatiron Construction Corp., Cal Dive International, Inc., and Cashman Equipment Corp. as its construction contractor to build America's first offshore wind farm in Nantucket Sound. Cape Wind President Jim Gordon said, "We are confident this is the right team with the best skills and capabilities to successfully build Cape Wind and create
Sunreef Hull Completed
Most of the aluminium hull construction of one of the largest luxury catamarans in the world, the Sunreef 114, has been completed at Sunreef Yachts of Poland. This 31 ton, 114 ft lopng hull was turned and repositioned inside the shed so that the hull structure can be straightened and the next phase of the building process can be started. At present, a number of construction tasks are being performed simultaneously: the fly-bridge is being built and will be shortly assembled with the
Navy Simulator Wins Award
The Navy's unique, high-tech simulator of shipboard emergencies to test Recruits at Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes won a national award for construction project excellence Nov. 3. Battle Stations 21's USS Trayer, a life-like mockup of an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer and its surrounding 157,000-square-foot building, was recognized by the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) as the best overall design-build project in the United States for 2008
NASSCO Awarded $940m - T-AKE Ship
General Dynamics NASSCO, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) , has been awarded a $940m contract from the U.S. Navy for the construction of two T-AKE dry cargo-ammunition ships and to purchase long-lead construction materials for two additional T-AKE ships. Under the contract, NASSCO receives full funding for the construction of USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11) and USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12)
NASSCO Cuts Steel on APT "ECO Tanker"
General Dynamics NASSCO started construction of another ship in its commercial shipbuilding backlog, starting construction of a second "ECO" tanker to be built for American Petroleum Tankers at a steel cutting ceremony in its San Diego shipyard. U.S. Rep. Scott Peters signaled the beginning of construction by pressing a button to cut the first piece of steel. NASSCO began construction on the first tanker in September 2014.
Grimaldi Orders Three PCTCs
After signing an order for the construction of five new ships two weeks ago, the Italian shipowner Grimaldi Group has signed another contract for the construction of three new PCTC-type ships (Pure Car and Truck Carriers) at the Chinese Jinling shipyard
Austal Delivers 7th Cape Class Patrol Boat
Shipbuilder Austal Limited announced it has delivered Cape Wessel, the seventh of eight Cape Class patrol boats being supplied to Australian Border Force under a $330 million design, build and in-service support contract. "The on-time delivery of Cape Wessel and continued efficiencies
Fincantieri, Finmeccanica Win Italian Navy LHD Contract
Fincantieri, one of the world's largest shipbuilding groups and reference player in the naval shipbuilding industry, and Finmeccanica, Italy's leading manufacturer in the high technology sector, have been awarded the contract for the construction and equipment of one
Damen, AMELS sell YSV with Heli Hanger
The sale of a new 69-metre Yacht Support vessel marks the next level of development for the successful Yacht Support range built by DAMEN in cooperation with Dutch luxury yacht builder AMELS. The new SEA AXE 6911 is the first in the Yacht Support range to feature the ultimate technical
Bahri Goes to Hyundai Samho for Five More VLCCs
Immediately after signing contract with signed with Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries to build five VLCCs, with an option to build additional five VLCCs, the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) signed a contract with Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries to build additional five VLCCs
Gondan Delivers Patrol Boats Rio Belelle, Rio Agueda
Gondan GRP Division has handed over two 36 knots maximum speed patrol boats. Yesterday the GRP Patrol Boats built for the Maritime Service of the Spanish Guardia Civil by Gondan Shipyard were officially delivered in Cádiz, Andalucía.
TUI Cruises Orders 2 More Ships from Meyer Turku
Meyer Turku to build Mein Schiff 7 and 8 for TUI Cruises TUI Cruises GmbH and Meyer Turku Oy signed an agreement for the construction of two new cruise ships, Mein Schiff 7 and Mein Schiff 8, to be delivered in 2018 and 2019, respectively.
Samsung Bags $4.7bn Order for 3 FLNG from Shell Gas
South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries Co. as won a 5.2 trillion won (US$4.7 billion) order to build three floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facilities, reports Yonhap. Under the deal with the Netherlands-based Shell Gas & Power Developments B.V
Monopiles Terminal to Be Built in Rotterdam
Sif and Verbrugge to build terminal for offshore wind energy on Maasvlakte 2 Sif Group, Verbrugge International and the Port of Rotterdam Authority have signed an agreement in principle for the construction of a production and storage/handling terminal in Rotterdam
New Simulators for Dutch Inland Navigation Center
The Maritieme Academie Holland has selected VSTEP as simulator partner for its new Inland Navigation Center in Harlingen, signing a deal that includes the purchase of a Full Mission Inland Navigation Simulator and three Inland console trainers.
AOD Orders 2 Jack-up Rigs at CSSC Huangpu Wenchong
CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Company has won an order to build a pair of jack-up drilling rigs for Alliance Offshore Drilling (AOD), subsidiary of Hong Kong-listed TSC Group. The two Zentech-designed R-550D rigs are scheduled to be delivered by 2017 and June 2018, respectively
Austal Starts Next US Littoral Combat Ship
Austal and the U.S. Navy held a keel-laying ceremony today for the future USS Manchester (LCS 14), marking the first significant milestone in its construction. This ship is the fifth Independence variant littoral combat ship (LCS) built at Austal under the 10-ship, $3
Port of LA to Start Yusen Terminal Improvements
Project will enhance wharf, rail and yard infrastructure to optimize terminal operations The Port of Los Angeles will begin construction this summer on a two-year project to improve the marine container terminal operated by Yusen Terminals LLC
Chinese Prime Minister to Visit CMA CGM
The CMA CGM Group is will host the Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang in its Marseilles headquarters on July 1. Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang is scheduled to visit the CMA CGM Group headquarter on July 1, accompanied by France Minister of Foreign Affairs Laurent Fabius
Dalian Shipbuilding Wins Cosco Order for 7 Ships
Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (DSIC) has announced an order win for two 319,000 dwt VLCCs and five 72,000 dwt product tankers from Cosco Dalian, the tanker shipping arm of China Cosco Group. The financial details of contract were not disclosed


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Don't Forget Early Voting For November 4th Election Is October 21st – 28th
There is POWER in your vote, exercise that power in the November 4th election. Early voting is Oct. 21-28, 8:30AM to 6PM at the registrar of voters office.
There is POWER in your vote, exercise that power in the November 4th election. Early voting is Oct. 21-28, 8:30AM to 6PM at the registrar of voters office.
MSU's 75th anniversary celebration continues with the annual homecoming parade tonight, October 16, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Get all the details here!
The holidays are just around the corner, will you be able to resist over-eating? Find out how to maintain your weight with this weeks Upgrade Your Health.
MS Warriors of SWLA is going to hold their monthly support group meeting Saturday October 18th. Come out, meet new friends and be empowered.
Join us as we walk for a cure in the Lake Charles Ward 3 3rd Annual Cancer Awareness Walk Wednesday October 22nd.
Lets make sure Sickle Cell Anemia is a national health priority. Help return research & prevention funding for this disease, and sign the White House petition.
Today in Tha Wire, Houston's News 92 is now all Beyonce, all day and Paula Pattan files for divorce.
According to AllHipHop, what used to be Houston's only all-news FM radio station now plays all Beyonce, all day. To the shock of news junkie fans, listeners and even the staff, Radio One's
Moody Gardens Galveston is my favorite family getaway destination. With the holidays just around the corner, don't miss their annual Festival Of Lights.
LAKE CHARLES PIT BULL RESCUE wants you to know that October is Pit Bull Awareness Month and becoming a foster family is a great way to help save the lives.
Today in Tha Wire Def Jam celebrated 30-years and Syleena Johnson is gearing up to drop a new album and appear in a new reality show
The Halloween holiday is here. Check out the SWLA scheduled events. Check back often as this list will be updated weekly!
Today in Tha Wire, R&B's Tank gets arrested in L.A.for failure to comply with authorities and Jay and Bey do some house hunting.

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