Fire Hazard Warning Issued
The Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) issued a Circular warning of a potential fire hazard on certain ships where a hatch cover for fuel oil tanks is located inside the forward storeroom.
EMSA Seeks Stand-by Spill Recover Vessels
The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) issued a Prior Information Notice stating that it is seeking to contract with ship owners for service contracts making…
Jackson Nominated to DHS Post
President George W. Bush intends to nominate Michael Jackson, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security. Mr. Jackson currently serves as Chief Operating…
St. Lawrence Seaway Regs: Proposed Amendments
The U.S. Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation and the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation of Canada jointly propose to update the Seaway regulations…
Norshipco Signs $11m Contract
Norfolk Shipbuilding & Drydock Corp. being awarded an $11,050,533 firm-fixed-price contract for ship repair overhaul and drydock to support USNS Humphreys, a fleet replenishment oiler.
This Day in Naval History - Jan. 22
1800 - Capt. Thomas Tingey is ordered to duty as the first superintendent of the Washington Navy Yard. 1870 - Cmdr. Thomas Selfridge sails the gunboat Nipsic on…
USS San Francisco Skipper Reassigned
YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- The commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, Vice Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert, has directed Jan. 20 that the commanding officer of USS San Francisco (SSN 711), Cmdr.
Deck Drain Inserts Offer Fleet Savings
In the past, deck drains on all Navy surface ships and non-nuclear carriers were giving Sailors maintenance nightmares-repairs took too long , and were costly to replace.
New Navy UUV Master Plan Published
The U.S. Navy has published a new Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (UUV) Master Plan, the first since 2000. The new plan will serve as a guide for the continued evolution of UUV technologies…
NAVSEA Warfare Center Product Area - Ships and Ship Systems
Product Area (PA) focus is the hallmark of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Warfare Center realignment, which provides the ability for a Product Area Director…
Navy Christens New Guided Missile Destroyer
The Navy is scheduled to christen the newest Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer Kidd, Jan. 22 during a 10 a.m. CST ceremony at Northrop Grumman Ship Systems…
Ship Master Convicted for Operating Under the Influence
The master of a Panama-flagged freighter was convicted Wednesday of operating a commercial vessel while under the influence of alcohol and was fined $3,000 and ordered not to operate a vessel in U.S.
Enforcement of Charter Party Cargo Lien
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that a ship owner must perfect a cargo lien arising under a charter party before the cargo owner pays its freight.
Decision on Foreign Seamen Injured in U.S. Waters
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ruled that foreign seamen and their representatives must arbitrate their claims in a foreign country in accordance with their employment agreements…
Rep. LoBiondo: How Can We Prevent Another Oil Spill?
Chairman Frank A. LoBiondo (NJ-2) precides over a hearing into the cause of the recent oil spill on the Delaware River. Chairman LoBiondo heard testimony from the U.S.
Sabine Pass Channel Waterway – Traffic Suitability
The U.S. Coast Guard is preparing a letter of recommendation as to the suitability of the Sabine Pass Channel waterway for liquefied natural gas (LNG) marine traffic.
Schulte Retires from MAN B&W
After 32 years of service with MAN, Dr. Hans-J. Schulte, Member of the Executive Board of MAN AG (Munich) and Chairman of the MAN B&W Diesel Executive Board, officially…
Barge Explodes in Chicago
An explosion onboard the EMC423 tank barge on the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal Wednesday evening has resulted in the presumed death of a crewmember and the closure of the waterway, the U.S.
OSG Acquires Stelmar Shipping
Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. price of $48.00 per share. Stelmar's outstanding shares. outstanding shares approved the merger agreement. number of vessels and…
‘New’ German Shipyard is Underway
With the closing on January 5, 2005, the marriage between ThyssenKrupp Werften and HDW has been formally consummated. This date also marks the official inception of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems…
