Northrop Grumman Update for Gulf Employees
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Pascagoula Yards Starts to Regroup
On Sept. 5, employees at Northrop Grumman Corporation's Ship Systems sector worked to restore operations in the Gulf Coast region in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
From the Bridge of the Ship Simulator
When a pilot learning to guide ships along the Mississippi River makes a mistake and crashes into a New Orleans wharf, the only thing that ends up damaged is his ego.
GEO Shipyard Delivers Seismic Vessel
As noted elsewhere in this issue, evidence abounds of a pickup in oil and gas exploration, drilling and production. The latest example is the delivery of a seismic…
Aries Debuts a New Star
Aries Marine, a Lafayette, La. based offshore vessel company has taken delivery of its fourth 220-ft. class supply boat designed for deep water platform work. The…
Bordelon Boosts Fleet
The ground swell is well underway. For the past few months the undeniable signs of another boom period in the offshore oil and gas business are all around the Louisiana bayous.
Tugboat Upgrade Bolsters Canal Capacity
Eight new Z-Tech tugboats are in store for the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) to bolster Canal capacity and provide enhanced towing power. As the number of Panamax size vessel transits increase…
Tanks for the Memories
How many things that we thought were forever, that were around since the beginning, have vanished absolutely from view? If you're twenty or over, you may recall the typewriter…
New Foss Tug Outfitted with New Ship-Assist & Escort Winch
Markey Machinery Company of Seattle, Wash., has developed a new Electric Bow Ship-Assist & Escort Winch and Electric Stern General Purpose Deck Winch for Foss Maritime…
Fishing for Maximum Power
The commercial fishing industry must rely on the power of their vessel to stay afloat in business. Weather, rough water, long excursions and heavy loads can cause great wear and tear on a boat.
Criminal Liability of the Mariner (and His Employer)
By Jeffrey S. In recent years, federal prosecutors have pursued criminal charges against shipping companies and their employees with increasing energy. This trend…
K-Sea Acquires Sea Coast
K-Sea Transportation Partners L.P. has agreed to acquire Sea Coast Towing, Inc. of Seattle, Wash. from Marine Resources Group, Inc., also of Seattle, for approximately $81 million.
M/Y Ronin Begins Refit at Knight & Carver
M/Y Ronin, the 192 ft. Lurssen owned by Oracle Corporation founder/CEO Larry Ellison, has arrived at Knight & Carver Yacht Center and is now undergoing a refit project…
Maritrans Adds Vessel to Fleet
Maritrans has entered into a three year agreement with Seabrook Carriers Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Fairfield-Maxwell LTD. to time charter the M/V Seabrook…
ACMA Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Alan C. McClure Associates (ACMA), a naval architecture and engineering firm, recently celebrated its 30th year in business. The company was founded in 1975 by Alan C.
Horizon Lines Wins RRF Contract
The U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MarAd) announced Horizon Lines, LLC has been awarded a contract for ship management services for two of its Ready Reserve Force vessels.
Osprey Completes Record 15 Barge Tow
Osprey Line completed what it reports is the largest single unit tow container movement in the history of the U.S. Inland Waterway System. The 15 barge tow was loaded…
Crowley to Build Four ATBs
Crowley's Vessel Management Services subsidiary signed a contract with VT Halter Marine Inc. to build another four articulated tug-barge (ATB), 185,000-barrel tank vessels.
This Day in Naval History - Sept. 7
1776 - David Bushnell attempts to destroy a British ship-of-the-line, HMS Asia, in New York Harbor with his submarine Turtle. 1814 - USS Wasp captures HMS Avon.
No Injuries as Submarine, Ship Collide
From Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/Commander, U.S. MANAMA, Bahrain (NNS) -- No Sailors or merchant seamen were injured when a U.S. Navy submarine…
