IMO Issues Report on Acts of Piracy
The IMO issued a Circular reporting that it received reports of 78 acts of piracy and piracy and armed robbery against ships during the third quarter of 2005. Source: HK Law
Hearing on International Maritime Security
On December 13, the National Security, Emerging Threats and International Relations Subcommittee and Criminal Justice, Drug Policy and Human Resources Subcommittee…
Alliance Aimed to Boost Trade Between Dallas and Asia Through the Panama Canal
With more than 60 percent of Panama Canal traffic originating from or moving to the East Coast of the United States, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announced a…
Austal to Build Ferries for Istanbul
Austal announced that a contract for two high speed vehicle-passenger catamarans has been signed with the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. This follows the submission…
Venezuela, Iran to Explore Joint Shipbuilding Operation
Reports have indicated that Venezuela and Iran have agreed to explore setting up a joint shipbuilding operation in the South American country, state-run Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) said.
This Day in Naval History - Dec. 10
1941 - Guam surrenders to Japanese forces. 1941 - Aircraft from USS Enterprise (CV 6) attack and sink Japanese Submarine I-70 north of the Hawaiian Islands. A participant in the Pearl Harbor Attack…
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…
