Congress Closes Concord Navy Base
Closing down the inland portion of the Concord Naval Weapons Station became final as Congress approved President Bush's recommendation to shut down 22 major military…
RFID Tracking for US Visitors
In an experiment, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is deploying radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to track immigrants entering and exiting the country…
Irish Ferries Dispute Goes to Labor Court
According to an Irish Independent report, the Labor Court will hold hearings into the dispute over Irish Ferries' plans to replace its seafaring staff with cheaper labor from eastern Europe.
U.S. Navy Ship to Visit Brunei
U.S. Navy ship "USN-HSV X1 Joint Venture" will be arriving at the Brunei-Muara Commercial Port on November 10, with Commander Thomas P Shaw in charge, says a recent Borneo Bulletin report.
South Korean First Lady Urges Innovation
South Korea's first lady Kwon Yang-sook has stressed the need to enhance the country's industrial competitiveness through innovation, according to a recent Korea Times report.
TOP Tankers’ Two New Ships
TOP Tankers Inc announced delivery of two double-hull tankers; the M/T Ioannis P, a 46,346 DWT Handymax product tanker, built in 2003 by Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction Co.…
Coast Guard Commandant Testifies on Hurricane Response
United States Coast Guard Commandant Thomas H. Collins testified before the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Science and Technology and the Armed Services Subcommittee on Terrorism…
North Europe – Morocco KNSM Service Upgrade
Maersk Sealand and P&O Nedlloyd announced the upgrade of the direct KNSM service between North Europe and Morocco. To replace existing smaller tonnage, the companies will…
ACL Executive Appointment
American Commercial Lines Inc. announced the appointment of Rich Mitchell as Senior Vice President Corporate Strategy. Mitchell brings many years of business leadership…
Moose Delivers Rescue and Patrol Vessel
Department. constant grueling daily challenges that law enforcement boats are subjected to. missions and has fire fighting capabilities. County Sheriff's Department's Marina del Rey Station.
Norsk Hydro Begins Exploration Using SGI Technology
Norsk Hydro ASA selected SGItechnology to expand its national and international oil exploration efforts as well as for a number of research projects. To perform…
Bath Iron Works Awarded $12M Contract
The U.S. Navy has awarded Bath Iron Works, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, a $12 million contract to provide ongoing Lead Yard Services for the DDG 51 Arleigh Burke Class AEGIS Destroyer Program.
Responding to Catastrophic Events
The Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science, and Technology of the House Committee on Homeland Security and the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional…
NAMA Honors Industry Leaders
At its recent Annual Conference in Montreal, the North American Maritime Ministry Association presented awards to Teekay Shipping Corporation and International Registries…
Navy to Commission New Guided Missile Destroyer
The newest Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer, Bainbridge (DDG 96), will be commissioned Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005, in an 11 a.m. EST ceremony at Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Rep.
Whaling Ships Embark on Research Trip
According to a Kyodo News story, a fleet of whaling ships recently left Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, to conduct a scientific research program on whales in…
EB Unveils Fabricating Plant
According to a Day report, the Electric Boat shipyard's Quonset Point, R.I., facility unveiled a new $11.4 million metal fabricating plant that fully automates the…
Transocean Third Quarter Results
Houston-based Transocean said net income for the quarter rose to $170.4 million, or 50 cents a share, from $154.9 million, or 47 cents, a year earlier. Revenue for the three months ended Sept.
Possible Delay in Chevron’s Delta LNG Production
According to a report in the Caracas Daily Journal, Chevron has found enough natural gas in Venezuela’s Orinoco Delta platform to warrant the country’s first LNG train.
Irish Ferry Workers Protest
According to a Socialist Worker story, around 10,000 workers took to the streets of Dublin last week to protest at Irish Ferries’ plans to sack 550 staff and replace…
