INTERTANKO: Progress on Ship Recycling
INTERTANKO welcomes the IMO Assembly’s decision to develop mandatory measures on ship recycling. We will continue to provide support and guidance (from our members…
Greek Shipping Company To Pay $1M Fine
Karlog Shipping Company Ltd., of Piraeus, Greece, pleaded guilty on Nov. 16 in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York to obstructing justice by…
Green Mega Ship Makes Call at Port of Tacoma
Port of Tacoma officials joined officials of Evergreen Group and its Hatsu Marine Limited subsidiary to mark the arrival of the new S-type, 7,024-TEU (20-foot equivalent…
Singapore Navy Launches Stealth Frigate
According to Xinhuanet, the Singapore Navy launched the Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN) fifth stealth frigate, RSS Stalwart, at the Singapore Technologies Marine shipyard.
Stratos Announces Availability of BGAN
Stratos Global Corp. has begun offering Inmarsat BGAN (Broadband Global Area Network) service in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Coverage is scheduled…
Signal Awarded TARZAN CLASS
Signal International, L.L.C. signed a contract with LeTourneau, Inc. to build a TARZAN CLASS jackup drill rig. LeTourneau is procuring the rig, the fourth TARZAN CLASS rig built for Rowan Companies…
Manitowoc ClosesTrade Receivables Securitization Facility
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. has closed a significant trade receivables securitization. The securitization was arranged by the Finacity Corporation and Harris Nesbitt.
Marine Highway to Fly State Flags at Half-Mast
Governor Frank H. Juneau on Sunday, December 11 in memory of Capt. Tom Reed. be lowered on Sunday morning, and returned to full staff by Monday morning. Sunday while the M/V Taku is in port. Capt.
Kongsberg Maritime to Supply for ROVs
four new build ROVs (Remotely Operated Vehicles). Bergen, Norway, with its 4Km UHD (Ultra Heavy-Duty) Hydraulic ROVs. fitted with one Kongsberg imaging sonar head and two altimeters.
This Day in Naval History - Dec. 09
1938 - Prototype shipboard radar, designed and built by the Naval Research Laboratory, is installed on USS New York (BB 34). 1941 - USS Swordfish (SS 193) makes the initial U.S.
New Dalian Shipbuilder Unveiled
Xinhua news has reported that a shipbuilder was unveiled in Dalian as part of the the city's shipbuilding industry. Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co was formed by…
Senator to Introduce Oil Spill Prevention Legislation
Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) has state that she intends to introduce legislation to reduce the risk of an oil spill in Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca by…
Bill Introduced on Homeland Security Outreach
Representative Rogers (R-AL) introduced a bill (H.R. 4433) to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct outreach to and consult with members of the private…
Ship Owner May Sue Injured Seaman
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that a ship owner may assert a negligence and indemnity claim against its seaman-employee for property damage…
NOAA Raster Charts Available Online
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is making available online its Raster Nautical Charts (RNC). These charts are geo-referenced, full-color…
