Electronic Sensor Technology Completes Sale
Electronic Sensor Technology has received an order from Northrop Grumman Corporation, a leading defense contractor and shipbuilder distributor, for three zNose devices.
Northrop Grumman Opposes Cuts to Destroyer
The AP has reported that cuts to a Navy destroyer program could devastate the nation's shipbuilding capabilities and deal a major blow to developing future surface combatants…
Donjon Serves as Lead Salvage Contractor in Gulf Recovery
Donjon Marine is serving as the lead salvage contractor for the Katrina/Rita Response as a result of its competitively bid U.S. Navy Salvage and Related Services Contract with the U.S.
SECDEF Releases 2005 Veterans Day Message
Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld released his Veterans Day message to service members Nov. My father volunteered to serve in the Navy shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Coast Guard Rescues Six off Oregon Coast
According to the A.P., the U.S. Coast Guard rescued six fishermen who had to abandon their sinking boat, the Coast Guard said.The operator of the Bold Contender…
EC – Liner Shipping Report
The European Commission (EC) issued the final report on The Application of Competition Rules to Liner Shipping . The report concludes that repealing the EU block…
CCG Ship Returns After Completing Katrina Assistance
Fisheries and Oceans Canada issued stated that the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Sir William Alexander returned to its homeport of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia following…
K-Sea Barge Strikes Object, Fuel Spills
AP reported that K-Sea Transportation Partners LP on Friday said one of its tank barges struck an underwater object in the middle of the night, taking in water and…
National Waterways Foundation Elects New Trustees
The National Waterways Foundation has elected six new trustees at its recent meeting in October in Chicago, IL. They are Rev. Dr. Jean Smith , Executive Director…
Pirates Attack More Ships off Somalia
Reuters has reported that Somali pirates attacked five more ships this week after a failed attempt to seize a luxury liner, in a sharp rise of banditry apparently…
Photo of the Day
A RIM-7 NATO Sea Sparrow surface-to-air missile launches from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) during a missile attack simulation. The RIM-7 Sea Sparrow is a medium-range…
Tanker Assisted into Port
The Washington State Department of Ecology issued a News Release stating that an oil tanker en route from Port Angeles to Anacortes with a cargo of jet fuel experienced…
Concurrence in Dismissal Dooms Appeal
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit ruled that a party who concurs in the trial court’s dismissal of an action may not appeal that dismissal. In the instant case…
New Managing Director at Farstad
The Board of Farstad Shipping ASA has appointed Karl-Johan Bakken as new managing director in Farstad Shipping ASA.He will succeed Terje J.K. Andersen who will retire in May 06.
Wärtsilä Power for ORS Semi-Submersible Platform
Wärtsilä Corporation was awarded a contract in November 2005 by Yantai Raffles Shipyard in China to supply the main engines, thrusters and associated ancillary equipment…
BASS Acquired by Management from Wilh.Wilhelmsen
BASS has secured ownership of BASS (Hong Kong) Ltd. from former parent-company, Wilhelmsen Maritime Services (WMS). The BASS management team used additional financing to complete the agreement…
Hyundai Heavy Reports Q3 Results
According to Reuters, Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. reported a net profit in the third quarter because of more profitable orders and one-off gains from an accounting change.
‘Always Ready’: The Coast Guard’s Response to Hurricane Katrina
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs conducted a hearing on the topic of ‘Always Ready’: The Coast Guard’s Response to Hurricane Katrina . Rear Admiral Robert F.
NAVSEA Hosts Surface Ship TMA Conference
Oct. 18-20 at the Washington Navy Yard. action items into the TMA/Top Management Issues (TMI) process. for these problems," said Capt. FNEG & MPI. review at the next TMI meeting…
Celebrity Cruises Appoints New VP
of Onboard Revenue. to shore excursion product development. vice president of Product Marketing and Strategic Alliances. Seattle's Best Coffee, Johnny Rockets and Crayola.
