Lockheed Martin Restructures Maritime Unit
In a move it describes to strengthen its competitive advantage in design and integration of combat systems and sensors for maritime and related markets, Lockheed…
Iridium Launches Short Messaging Service
Iridium Satellite LLC, provider of global satellite voice and data communications, announced that it has launched Short Messaging Services (SMS) to commercial Iridium subscribers.
Navy Announces DD(X) S-Band Radar Decision
The Navy decided this week to use S-Band rather than L-Band technology for the volume search radar that will be on the next-generation destroyer, DD(X). This higher…
Bodewig Awarded the 2002 Thomas Crowley Trophy
Jose Roberto Bodewig, Crowley's General Manager in El Salvador, was awarded the 2002 Thomas Crowley Trophy, Crowley Maritime Corporation's highest honor, at ceremonies held last week in New Orleans.
Coast Guard Celebrates Birthday
The U.S. Coast Guard will be celebrating its 213th birthday on Monday, Aug. 4., Coast Guard Day. On the same day in 1790, Congress authorized the building of the…
London P&I Club: Regulation Not Enough
all sides of the shipping industry. of a Panamax bulk carrier loading in the U.S. stretch of connecting walkway. inappropriately maintained. jeopardizing the safety of the entire structure.
Northrop Grumman Awarded $42.3M Contract for Destroyer Program
The U.S. Navy today awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation's Ship Systems sector a $42.3 million cost-plus contract option for services to the DDG 51 Class Aegis destroyer program.
Portland Set to Decommission
From Naval Surface Force, U. Amphibious Base, Little Creek, Va. under the command of Cmdr. Lawrence Creevy. Enduring Freedom and, subsequently, Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Senate Cuts 2 Navy Ships from Budget Request
budget request. from five to seven to shore up a rapidly sinking Navy. homeland,” said Cynthia Brown, President of ASA. smart business practices and acquisition…
SWM Wins $7.7M Navy Deal
(PSA) for the USS Mustin (DDG 89). homeported DDGs yet to be determined. manuals. to $37,708,983. completed by March 2004. fiscal year. Internet, with one offer received.
V.Ships Moves to LR from DNV
Over the past three months, V.Ships, the world's largest ship management company, has undertaken a comprehensive review and evaluation of the way in which its fleet…