World’s Largest Heavy Lift Hover Barge Launched
Hovertrans Inc. launched the world's largest hover barge (air-cushion barge) in the first quarter of 2006. Air-cushion technology allows oil exploration and production…
Wärtsilä Wins 16 LNG Engine Orders
In the first two months of 2006, Wärtsilä Corporation won orders for a further 16 Wärtsilä 50DF dual-fuel engines to power four LNG (liquefied natural gas) carriers contracted in Korea.
Hornbeck Offshore Completes Notes Exchange
Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. has completed its offer to exchange $75 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 6.125% Series A Senior Notes due 2014…
Green Reefers Sells Vessel
Green Reefers sold M/V Green Arctic at for $2.5 million. The vessel is 124,000 cu. ft. and built in 1980. Delivery to new owners will take place during April/May 2006. $1 million.
LCS Mission Packages Being Assembled, Tested at Panama City
As the first two Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) seaframes are taking shape, the first mission packages are being assembled and tested at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) in Panama City, Fla.
Nominations for Engineer, Scientist Awards
All military and civilian personnel may apply. The purpose of these two annual awards is to honor an engineer, scientist, or a team of engineers and/or scientists…
This Day in Naval History - March 31
1854 - Commodore Matthew Perry negotiates the Treaty of Kanagawa, opening trade between the United States and Japan. 1971 - The Poseidon (C-3) missile becomes operational…
Safer Onboard Emergency Oxygen Available Soon
A portable non-pressurized, non-explosive and non-flammable emergency oxygen generator — particularly suitable for marine use, will go into production this spring…
Crowley Christens ATB
Crowley Maritime Corporation christened the first of six new 185,000-barrel Articulated Tug-Barge (ATB) tank vessels that the company will take delivery of over the next two and half years.
LeConte To Continue Operating Until May
when a U.S. change its operations. The Coast Guard has again extended the deadline. month to comply. Gold Medal basketball tournament. on the LeConte’s current route. “We are working with the U.S.
Allen Confirmed as next USCG Commandant
The US Senate voted to promote VADM Thad W. Allen to the rank of Admiral and to serve as the next Commandant of the US Coast Guard. Homeland Security Secretary Chertoff…
Aker Yards to build ROV Support Vessel
Aker Yards has entered into a contract with GEO ASA for the building of an ROV Support Vessel. The value of the contract is approximately NOK 400 million. The vessel…
Ship Recycling Discussed at IMO
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) considered the first draft of a proposed new international instrument…
OSG To Build Four Tankers
Inc. will build four, 114,000 dwt 44-meterbeam Aframax tankers at the New Times Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. based in Jinjiang, China. International (AI) pool. bulk carriers ordered after April 1, 2006.
Cosco Guangzhou Docks in Port of Hamburg
The container ship new building Cosco Guangzhou chartered by the Chinese shipping company Cosco Container Lines Ltd. docked in the Port of Hamburg on March 27 for the first time.
TRB Conference Slated for July
The Transportation Research Board (TRB) of the National Academies will host the TRB 2006 Summer Conference and the 31st Annual Summer Ports, Waterways, Freight &…
IMO Issues Report of Piracy
The IMO issued a Circular listing reports of piracy and armed robbery against ships received during January 2006. A total of 20 such reports were received, including…
Texas issues FAMA Newsletter
The Texas Office of Oil Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR) released the Spring 2006 edition of its Facility and Maritime Affairs (FAMA) newsletter. In addition…
Coast Guard Icebreaker Back in Seattle
The Coast Guard icebreaker Polar Star returned home to Elliott Bay a day ahead of schedule Tuesday afternoon after a successful voyage to Antarctica to help break a supply channel for U.S.
Naval Base Point Loma Tackles Fuel Cleanup
Navy officials participated in a town hall meeting March 20 to inform Point Loma residents how the Navy plans to cleanup 500,000 to 1.5 million gallons of fuel that…
