Tidewater Christens New Vessel
Tidewater Inc. announced that one of its new vessels, the M/V Pat Taylor, named in honor of the late New Orleans businessman, Patrick F. Taylor, will be christened on August 21…
NASSCO Delivers Final Tanker to BP Shipping
General Dynamics NASSCO, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, delivered a fourth and final double-hulled oil tanker, the Alaskan Legend, to BP Shipping Ltd.
Radio Holland and Cello Technologies Enter Marketing Agreement
Cello Technologies and Radio Holland USA Inc. have entered into a joint marketing agreement focused on the design, sales and installation of communication,navigation…
FL Governor Taps Port Canaveral CEO for New Seaport Security Council
J. Stanley Payne, CEO of Port Canaveral, is among 10 leaders selected to serve on Governor Bush’s newly created Seaport Security Standards Advisory Council. The panel of port…
Navy Christens New Amphibious Assault Ship Makin Island
The U.S. Navy will christen Makin Island, the newest and last ship in the Wasp-class of amphibious assault ships, on Aug. 19, 2006, during a ceremony at Northrop Grumman Ship Systems in Pascagoula…
Fourth LPD 17 Class Amphibious Transport Dock Launched
The future USS Green Bay LPD 20 was launched this week from the building ways at Northrop Grumman Ship Systems Avondale Operations. The fourth amphibious transport…
Shipyard Management Class Bolsters Asia-Pacific Cooperation
Eleven naval officers from Bahrain, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Ireland, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand are attending the six-week…
NSS Courses Receive Upgrades
The AN/BLQ-10(V) Electronic Warfare Support (ES) System Operations and Maintenance Courses at the Naval Submarine School (NSS), Newport R.I, was recently upgraded…
UN, Agencies to Help Lebanon Clear Spill
The United Nations and maritime agencies promised help to Lebanon to clean up an oil slick caused by Israeli bombing during the monthlong fighting. The spill has…
Bath Iron Works Awarded Contract Modification
Bath Iron Works Corp., (subsidiary of General Dynamics), Bath, Maine, was awarded a $10.2m modification under previously awarded contract (N00024-02-C-2303) for…
Keppel FELS Selects Intergraph
Intergraph Corporation announced that Keppel FELS has chosen to broaden its implementation of Intergraph's software technologies. Keppel FELS will deploy Intergraph's…
B.C. Ferries Reports Q1 profit of $76.2m
British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. reported a first-quarter profit of $76.2m due to insurance proceeds of $67.9m in connection with the sinking of the Queen of the North ferry.
USCG – New Oil Pollution Limits on Liability
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a notice announcing that recent legislation has increased the limits on liability for discharges and substantial threats of discharge…
Shipping Coordinating Committee to Meet
The Shipping Coordinating Committee (SHC), sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, will meet in Washington, DC on August 29. The purpose of the meeting is to…
MAIB Issues Report on Grounding
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Board (MAIB) released the report of the joint investigation on the grounding of the CP Valour in Baia da Praia do Norte, Faial, Azores on 9 December 2005.
New Vessel for New Zealand Police and Customs
The New Zealand Customs Servicestated that it and the Auckland Police jointly issued a tender for a new maritime vessel, which will be used to enhance border law enforcement. Source: HK Law
Titan Redelivers Salvaged Car Carrier
Titan worldwide salvage company and subsidiary of Crowley Maritime Corporation, redelivered the car carrier Cougar Ace to owners yesterday in Dutch Harbor, Alaska.
Lockheed Martin Demonstrates Volume Search Radar Antenna
Volume Search Radar (VSR) antenna for the U.S. next-generation destroyer program. developing for DDG-1000. ranges. reflected radar signal and amplify it for processing.
Quintana Maritime Secures Nine Vessels
Quintana Maritime Limited announced that it secured seven Kamsarmaxes and two Panamaxes, which were recently acquired or are set to be acquired from Metrobulk, under…
Tidewater Closes on Sale of 10 Offshore Tugs
Tidewater Inc. announced today the closing on the sale of ten offshore tugs for a total cash price of $31.5 million. The culmination of this transaction results…
