President Bush signs DHS Appropriations Act
President Bush signed into law the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2006 (H.R. 2360). The legislation is summarized in the Fact Sheet issued by the White House.
USCG Restores Maritime Communications in SE Louisiana
The U.S. Coast Guard restored full maritime radio communications in the Venice and Port Sulphur areas of Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina by using…
Hurricanes Revive Florida Offshore Drilling Battle
America's thirst for energy and high fuel prices after hurricanes Katrina and Rita have rekindled the fight over oil and gas drilling off Florida, where clean beaches…
GEM, Hyundai Ink Contract for Five Tankers
Gulf Energy Maritime (GEM)has awarded South Korea's Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. Ltd. a contract for five high specification double hulled product/chemical tankers for delivery during 2006/2007.
Aker Kvaerner Deepwater Contract for Gulf of Mexico
Chevron, with partner Kerr-McGee, has awarded Aker Kvaerner, Inc. the semisubmersible hull and mooring system contract for their Blind Faith project in the Gulf of Mexico.
NSC1 Fabrication Unit Lifted Into Place Since Hurricane
The first National Security Cutter (NSC 1) fabrication unit to be lifted into place since Hurricane Katrina swept through the Gulf Coast is pictured here at Northrop Grumman's Pascagoula…
Maritime Security: More Work to be Done
Global maritime anti-terror laws introduced last year have broadly enhanced sea security, but many challenges lie ahead, a principal architect of the measures said in an interview…
Interior Design Firms Chosen for “Super-C” Vessels
been selected by Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft shipyard as the interior design companies for BC Ferries’ three new Super C-class vessels. SmartDesign Group…
New Bergesen Worldwide Gas Deal for MTS
Marine Transaction Services (MTS), a leading provider of second generation e-business solutions, has recently secured a contract with Bergesen Worldwide Gas ASA (BW Gas), formerly Bergesen d.y. ASA.
Busch Named Vice President of Titan
Todd Busch has been promoted to vice president of Titan, Crowley's newly acquired salvage company which will be a part of the company's Marine Services segment. of Marine Services.
Great Lakes Execs, IMO Talk Invasive Species
A 22-member binational delegation from the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System met today in London with Jean-Claude Sainlos, the International Maritime Organization’s…
LNG Terminals: Pre-Filing Procedures
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued its rule establishing procedures requiring prospective applicants for FERC authorization to site and construct…
NNS Gets $6 Million
(N00024-02-C-2106) for an additional year of standard Navy valve yard services. Work will be performed in Newport News, Va. $5,564,456, will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. contracts.
This Day in Naval History - Oct. 18
1812 - U.S. sloop of war Wasp captures HM brig Frolic. 1859 - U.S. Marines reach Harper's Ferry, Va., and assault the arsenal seized by John Brown and his followers.
SeaWave Acquires Rydex
SeaWave LLC announced a definitive agreement to acquire the intellectual property and technology assets of Rydex, the Maritime Data Solutions business, headquartered in British Columbia, Canada.
Unocal Thailand, Ltd. Awards Contract
Ocean Specialists, Inc. has been awarded a consultancy contract from Unocal Thailand, Ltd. to study Unocal’s offshore communication network alternatives in the Gulf of Thailand.
ACR Forms Bridge Information Group
Expanding its position in the commercial marine sector, U.S.-based ACR Electronics, Inc. announced a new suite of ACR-branded bridge information technologies that…
Navy Mulls Two Large Amphibious Assault Ships
The Canadian navy is drafting a plan to acquire two large amphibious assault ships capable of transporting thousands of troops and dozens of tanks and trucks across the seas…
India to Build Own LNG Fleet
Despite some delays, the Indian shipping industry appears to be finally gearing up to develop an LNG (liquefied natural gas) fleet. It is estimated that by 2012…
Evergreen, Cosco and Hapag-Lloyd Integrate Red Sea Services
Evergreen, together with its joint service partners Hapag-Lloyd and Cosco Container Line, is to merge its two Red Sea services, the Far East - Red Sea (FRS) service…
