Nordic Tankers A/S, Holstebro, has taken over the 73,000 dwt product tanker "Nordic Anne" built at New Times Shipbuilding yard in Jing Jiang in China.

BP Shipping Ltd and Navantia SA, based in Madrid, signed a European Shiprepair Alliance established between both companies whereby Navantia Shiprepairs will undertake all drydocking, repairs and maintenance of BP's fleet in the Atlantic and Mediterranean areas.

Crowley Maritime Corporation, a USA based provider of transportation services, took delivery of the "Nachik", a newly-designed shallow draft tug, from Diversified Marine in Portland, Ore.