Guide to Marine Equipment Approvals Covered by US-EC MRA
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) providing guidance regarding marine equipment approvals covered by the United States…
RRF Ship and Crew Receive Award
The U.S. Department of Transportation issued a press release stating that the Ready Reserve Force (RRF) ship SS FLICKERTAIL STATE and its crew were presented with…
Four Carrier Strike Groups To Return From Summer Pulse ’04
After successfully demonstrating responsive, credible combat power across the globe by operating in five theaters with other U.S., allied and coalition military forces…
Cutter to Receive New Officer in Charge
Coast Guard Cutter Chippewa is scheduled to hold a change-of-command and retirement ceremony Friday at 11 a.m. at Coast Guard Shore Side Detachment Paris Landing here.
UltraStrip Japan Joint Venture Agreement Completed
UltraStrip Systems, Inc. announced that all documentation for its joint venture agreement with Kyokuto Boeki Kaisha, Ltd., Ihara Company, Ltd., Chiba Marine Yokohama Company…
Port Names Environmental Mitigation Coordinator
The Port of Los Angeles announced the appointment of Marisa Trutanich as environmental mitigation coordinator, a position designed to serve as the critical link…
Corps Selects Weston/Bean for $75M Dredging Contract
Weston Solutions, Inc, and joint venture partner Bean Environmental LLC (Weston/Bean) announced an initial $11.8 million contract from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers…
Pearl Crossing LNG Terminal – License Application
The U.S. Coast Guard and the Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued a Notice stating that they have received an application for licensing of a liquefied natural…
New Coast Guard Station to be Unveiled
A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled Thursday to celebrate the opening of the new Coast Guard Station Oak Island operations building. Crews from Coast Guard Station Oak Island…
DHS Authorization Bill Introduced
Representative Cox (R-CA) introduced a bill (H.R. 4852) to authorize appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2005, and for other purposes. Source: HK Law
Matson Containership MV Maunawili Christened in Philadelphia
Matson Navigation Company, Inc.'s new containership MV Maunawili was christened Saturday, July 17 at Kvaerner Philadelphia Shipyard, Inc. (KPSI) by Ms. Maryanna G.
Stelmar Shipping Reports 2Q Results
Stelmar Shipping Ltd. announced operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2004. Stelmar reported its 38th consecutive quarter of profitability since…
Scientists to Launch the Deepwater Shipwreck Study
What happens to shipwrecks in the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, and why is the answer so important to the oil and gas industry? A team of world-renowned, multidisciplinary…
Captain Becker Joins MITAGS
Glen Paine, Executive Director of the Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS) and the Pacific Maritime Institute (PMI), has announced that Captain Robert J.
Lockheed and SJPC Sign Contract
South Jersey Port Corporation (SJPC) awarded Lockheed Martin a $1.86 million contract to enhance security at the Port of Camden, one of the leading ports on the country's eastern seaboard.
Aberdeen Coast Guard Alerted to Stolen Vessel
Grampian Police reported to Aberdeen Coastguard that three youths were shouting for help after leaving Cove Harbour, 2 miles south of Aberdeen, in a rowing boat.
On Board Cameras Locate Stoways
Six stowaways were turned over to authorities in the Dominican Republic after they were removed from a tug and barge arriving in San Juan from the Dominican Republic Sunday.
MARAD Final Rule on Maritime Security Fleet Program
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued an interim final rule establishing the Maritime Security Fleet Program, which was authorized by Congress last year to…
Laura Bush to Christen Texas Submarine
775) will take place at Northrop Grumman Corporation's Newport News sector on Saturday, July 31. Laura Bush, First Lady of the United States, is the ship's sponsor…
This Day in Naval History - July 20
1846 - First visit of U.S. warships (USS Columbus and USS Vincennes) to Japan is unsuccessful in negotiating a treaty. 1960 - In first launch of Polaris missile…
