This Day in Naval History - Dec. 21
1861 - Congress declares Naval personnel eligible for the Medal of Honor, the Nation's highest award. 1943 - USS Grayling (SS 208) sinks its fourth Japanese ship in three days.
Chief Engineer Convicted for Pollution Offenses
The U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts issued a Press Release stating that the Chief Engineer of a container ship pled guilty and was convicted of various…
USCG to Evaluate Passamaquoddy Bay for LNG Shipments
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Press Release stating that it will assess safety and security issues associated with liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers transiting…
NHC Report on Hurricane Katrina
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) released its 42-page report on Hurricane Katrina , which struck Florida and then the Gulf Coast in August. In summary, it states…
NTSB Issues Report on Heavy-Weather Damage to NCL Cruise Ship
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued a report on the heavy-weather damage incurred by the cruise ship NORWEGIAN DAWN off Charleston on April 16, 2005.
Tanker Refloated
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) stated that the small oil tanker that grounded at Kyle of Lochalsh has been refloated. No injuries or pollution were reported.
UK Approves Proposed Container Terminal – Hull
The UK Department for Transport issued a News Release stating that Transport Minister Derek Twigg has approved the proposal for a container terminal at Hull. The proponent…
Aker Kvaerner Contracted for Deepwater Installation
Chevron with partner Kerr-McGee has awarded Aker Kvaerner a contract for marine operations for installation of the Blind Faith platform in the Gulf of Mexico. The…
PTC Launches New Design Software
CBR reports that product development company PTC has announced the availability of CADDS 5i R14, a design software product for the shipbuilding industry, as well as other large assembly manufacturers…
Sale Eyed for Daewoo Shipbuilding
According to Reuters, South Korea aims to sell a controlling stake in Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering, currently valued at 2.5 trillion won ($2.5 billion)…
Questions Arise on Shipbuilding Payments for Katrina losses
According to the AP a Navy plan to pay Gulf Coast shipbuilders about $1.7 billion for losses related to damages and construction delays from Hurricane Katrina may…
CEECO Assists Restoration Efforts for Gulf Waterway Navigation
Spectrum Sciences & Software Holdings Corp. announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Coast Engine and Equipment Company (CEECO), has been helping the U.S.
Earl Industries Awarded $165.2M Navy Contract
Multi-Ship Multi-Option (MSMO) cost-plus-award-fee contract with a total evaluated cost of $165.2M. An initial award amount of $39,106 is for the accomplishment…
