New York to Conduct Explosives Detection Test
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), in partnership with the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT), will begin testing advanced explosives…
MOL Announces Shipbuilding Program
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced a major expansion of the company's iron ore carrier fleet, with a proposal to launch 44 new vessels. The move is part of MOL's…
Panama Canal Authority Board Publishes Toll Proposal
Panama Canal Authority The Board of Directors of the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has published its proposal to restructure the Panama Canal's pricing system and certain regulations.
Ribcraft Provides Boat Operator Training
Ribcraft will provide complimentary small boat operator training to professional customers who order a Ribcraft rescue RIB during the month of April. Rescue boat operations in rough seas…
Adm. Mullen Speaks with Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy Commander-in-Chief
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen speaks with Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy Commander-in-Chief Adm. Wu Shengli, after a Full Honors Ceremony at the Naval Museum in Washington…
USCG to Require Drydocking of Single Hull Tank Ships
The Coast Guard has decided (somewhat belatedly) to implement IMO Resolution MSC.105(73) by not allowing any US flag non-double hull tank ship 15 years and older…
SAROPS Software Supports Coast Guard Rescue
fielding with the U.S. spotted by the Coast Guard eight hours later about 30 miles from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. to project where floating persons or objects might be located.
Shipyard Eyes Tighter Security
The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard plans to beef up security and wants more authority in dealing with suspicious activities in the waters surrounding the yard, but apparently…
Navy Official Warns on Cost Overruns
A senior Navy official is warning that rising costs in key programs such as Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics' next-generation surface combat ships could derail…
This Day in Naval History - April 05
By the Navy News Service 1946 - USS Missouri (BB 63) arrives in Turkey to return the body of Turkish ambassador to the U.S. and to show U.S. support and willingness to defend Turkey.
CapRock Launches New Broadband Maritime Service
CapRock Communications on announced the launch of SeaAccess Communications, its new broadband maritime service providing always-on corporate networking and crew morale solutions to ships at sea.
MAN Diesel SE has Celebrates Delivery Milestone
Among total orders for over 140 of its type 58/64 heavy fuel engine sold to China in the past 6 years, the Augsburg works of MAN Diesel recently delivered the 100th example of its seven cylinder…
MCPON Web site Revamped and Ready
DirectLine, the Web site owned and operated by Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (SW/FMF) Joe R. Campa Jr., has undergone a six-month renovation project and is now open for viewing.
Military Sealift Command Ships Load Equipment Bound for Iraq
The first of three Military Sealift Command (MSC) ships set to carry Army cargo to Iraq this month began loading here April 3. The cargo belongs to the Third Infantry…