Thursday, March 15, 2012 Maritime News

Persian Gulf Tanker Fire: US Navy Saves Crew

Mar 15, 2012

Navy, USCG rescue mariners after tanker blaze off Iran coast.   The destroyer USS John Paul Jones has rescued 24 Filipino mariners who had been stranded after

Chinese Ballast Water Treatment Manufacturer Gets Supply Order

Mar 15, 2012

Shangai-based PACT Environmental Technology win $3.5M orders for BWT plant Euro Tech Holdings Company Limited  announce that its subsidiary, PACT Environmental Technology Company Ltd.

Diesel Electric Propulsion – CAT Starts Brazil Genset Production

Mar 15, 2012

Diesel electric propulsion generators for offshore users now in full production at Caterpillar's new Brazil facilty Caterpillar says their 3500C Diesel Electric

Shipyard Fincantieri Gains Large USCG Order

Mar 15, 2012

Fincantieri clinch a $90M contract to construct 40 boats for the US Coastguard At the Cruise Shipping Miami Conference and Exhibition, Fincantieri took the opportunity

This Day in Naval History - March 15

Mar 15, 2012

From the Navy News Service:   1865 - In the largest amphibious operation of the war, Union forces capture Fort Fisher, N.C. 1943 - The Numbered fleet system is established.

U.S. Snub on Cutter Funds Seen as Threat

Mar 15, 2012

The Obama administration’s failure to budget $1.6 billion for two of the Coast Guard’s flagship vessels is drawing criticism from U.S. lawmakers, who contend that

USS Kearsarge Hosts Senate Field Hearing on Energy

Mar 15, 2012

Norfolk, Va. - Amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) hosted a Senate subcommittee field hearing on energy March 12, the first time since 1960 that a Senate

Evans Cooling Inks Agreement With South African Firm

Mar 15, 2012

Evans Cooling Systems Inc., building on their global brand of waterless engine coolants, announced an alliance with Corrosion and Scale Control (CSC) in Cape Town, South Africa.

Transas Marine Launches Pay-As-You-Sail Solution

Mar 15, 2012

Transas Marine has launched its ‘Pay-As-You-Sail’chart solution for (S)ENC. Transas received approval for the ‘Pa-As-You-Sail’ service by PRIMAR and IC-ENC after

Iridium Next Constellation Passes Critical Milestones

Mar 15, 2012

McLean, Va. - With the planned commencement of the launch of its next-generation satellite constellation, Iridium NEXT, less than 36 months away, Iridium announced

Spill Control Association Names New Directors

Mar 15, 2012

The Spill Control Association of America (SCAA), a professional association representing oil spill removal organizations (OSRO), spill managers, qualified individuals,

Greencarrier Freight to Cooperate With Ekol Logistics

Mar 15, 2012

Greencarrier Freight Services has signed a cooperation agreement with Turkey’s leading logistics company, Ekol Logistics. The agreement covers Sweden, the Baltic states and Turkey,

Man Diesel & Turbo Uprates L23/30H Genset

Mar 15, 2012

In connection with the strategic, internal transfer of responsibility for Holeby GenSets from its Medium-Speed to Low-Speed organization, Man Diesel & Turbo is uprating its L23/30H engine.

Reservoir Names MD for Well Intervention

Mar 15, 2012

Reservoir Group announced the appointment of Fraser Louden as managing director of its well intervention and measurements business. Acting as the Group management

Caterpillar Celebrates Brazil Op'ns Launch

Mar 15, 2012

Caterpillar announced that the Cat© 3500C Diesel Electric Propulsion (DEP) generator sets have entered full production at the Piracicaba, Sao Paulo, manufacturing facility,

Livorsi Obtains License From Mercury Marine

Mar 15, 2012

Livorsi Marine Inc. has obtained a license from Mercury Marine which allows the company to combine Digital Throttle and Shift technology (DTS) with the options and quality of Livorsi controls.

OSX Raises $500 Million With Bond Issue

Mar 15, 2012

OSX raised $500 million by issuing Senior Secured Bonds in the international market, the net proceeds of which shall be used for the construction of its FPSO OSX-3.

U.S.-Flag Lakes Fleet Back to Work

Mar 15, 2012

Cleveland—The U.S.-flag Great Lakes fleet is returning to service to keep industrial America on the mend. The first vessel to get underway was the tug/barge unit DOROTHY ANN/PATHFINDER on March 5.

Stolt Valor in Middle East Gulf Casualty

Mar 15, 2012

Stolt Tankers B.V., a subsidiary of Stolt-Nielsen Limited and operators and owners of MT Stolt Valor, has confirmed that the vessel suffered an explosion on board while transiting the Persian Gulf.

Wärtsilä Signs Service Agreement With Prestige Cruise Holdings

Mar 15, 2012

Wärtsilä has signed a five-year service agreement with U.S.-based Prestige Cruise Holdings Inc. (Prestige), the parent company of Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

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