Spain Receives New Coast Guard Vessel
The first of two coastal protection vessels has been delivered to Spain’s Maritime Safety Authority SASEMAR. The main role for 220-ton bollard pull Don Inda is emergency towing of a tanker…
Environmental Engineering Papers: ASNE and SNAME Papers through Mid-2006
The joint SNAME/ASNE Committee on Environmental Engineering (CEE) released a comprehensive source of marine environmental technical papers, a CD containing 266 papers…
Nanotechnology: The Next Frontier for Maritime Security?
Over 20 million shipping containers enter the U.S. each year, most onboard ships. These containers are the life blood of a national economy fed by an industry that…
Why New Warships Will be Powered by Waterjets
A Wärtsilä Lips LJ210E reversible waterjet. What was once a way to makes waves with small craft, contemporary high-powered waterjet propulsion systems are winding…
Navy creates CLASSRONs to Manage Warships by Type
The U.S. Navy has created a new way to better manage surface ships by type or class. New "class squadrons" are being established, known as CLASSRONs to coordinate the support of ships by type…
CNO: Supplemental Budget Supports Navy GWOT Efforts
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Mullen told lawmakers Feb. 13 that the Navy’s proposed $8.9 billion Emergency Wartime Supplemental request…
WWII Commemorative Statue Unveiled In San Diego
By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman David A. “Unconditional Surrender,” a 25-foot, 6,000 pound statue by world-renowned artist J. Seward Johnson commemorating…
Rolls-Royce Wins S. American Contracts
Rolls-Royce won contracts for six platform supply vessels (PSV) worth around £45 million, including the first offshore orders from Chile. CBO (Companhia Brasileira…
Hooking on For the Future
Lifeboat and Davit manufacturer Schat-Harding has re-engineered its range of on-load release hooks. The new hooks are designed to provide a safer solution. All Schat…
W&O Supply Secures Contracts with Industry Leaders
W&O Supply has secured contractual agreements with Transocean Offshore, Inc. and Teekay Shipping, two recognized leaders in the offshore exploration and marine shipping industries.
ACL Announces Three Year Agreement for Employees and Teamsters Local 89
American Commercial Lines Inc. announced that the company has secured a three year agreement for its shipyard employees with the General Drivers, Warehousemen & Helpers (Teamsters), Local Union No.
Fincantieri Joins Industry Support for Cruise + Ferry Revamp
Fincantieri shipyard group has been confirmed as an event partner for Cruise + Ferry 2007 in London this April, joining some of the industry's biggest names for…
Transocean Reaches Agreement on Patent Infringement Lawsuit
Transocean Inc. announced that it has reached an agreement in its dispute with contract driller GlobalSantaFe over patent infringement of Transocean's offshore dual activity drilling technology.
GlobalSantaFe Announces Settlement of Patent Lawsuit
Worldwide offshore oil and gas drilling contractor GlobalSantaFe Corporation announced that it has entered into a settlement and licensing agreement with Transocean…
Senator Byrd to Receive WCI Leadership Service Award
Senator Robert C. Byrd (D-WV) will receive the Sixth Annual Waterways Council, Inc. Leadership Service Award on February 28 at the Willard Hotel, Washington, DC.
Telenor Previews New Networking Technology
Telenor Satellite Services, a subsidiary of Telenor of Norway previewed Terralink Secure, the first in a series of secure networking value added services to enable…
German Line Celebrates 150 Anniversary
H.H. Meier on February 20, 1857. Since its merger with Hapag in 1970, it has been part of Hapag-Lloyd, which is today among the top 5 in global container shipping.
Diana Shipping Announces Sale of Capesize Vessel
million. July 2007. $63.5 million. contract with Cargill International S.A. charter of $27,000. about February 25, 2007. built in 2005. and four Capesize dry bulk carriers.
Hearing on Short Sea Shipping
On February 15, the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure conducted a hearing on the…
Kvichak Marine Delivers Catamarans
The all-aluminum cats, owned and operated by Luxury Marinas, are stationed at its El Conquistador Resort and Golden Door Spa in Las Croabas, PR. Designed by Crowther Multihulls…