NAVSEA Sponsors Summer Naval Surface Ship Design Program
The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) has created a Summer Naval Surface Ship Design program in cooperation with the Department of Naval Architecture and Marine…
Whale Watch: Improved Economy and Passenger Comfort
Ivan Reiff learned to love the marine world with his commercial fisherman father in Florida. Like many children of fishermen he went off to school and eventually…
SUPSHIP Gulf Coast Change of Command
In a traditional Navy change of command ceremony Capt. Mary E. Dexterrelieved Capt. David W. Bellaas the Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair (SUPSHIP) Gulf Coast on Feb. 24.
Burger Boat Company – Monaco Celebrates Anniversary
One full year has passed since the Grand Opening of Burger Boat Company – Monaco. To celebrate the occasion, Burger hosted a reception for Monaco Captains in its…
Coast Guard Responds to Accident in Mobile Bay
Investigation and pollution teams from Coast Guard Sector Mobile are responding to an accident in Mobile Bay, Ala., involving a container ship and a sky-crane. The…
Coast Guard Conducting Study of Mermentau River, Channel
The Coast Guard is conducting a Waterways Analysis and Management Systems (WAMS) study of the Mermentau River and Mermentau Channel. The study focuses on the area's aids to navigation system…
USCG Issues Safety Alert
The U.S. Coast Guard Office of Investigations and Analysis issued a Safety Alert stating that certain “Strike First” fire extinguishers are being recalled. The fire…
New Name for MAN B&W After-Sales Service
The MAN B&W Diesel Group is bringing all its worldwide after-sales services under the brand name MAN B&W PrimeServ. The new name stands for fast, reliable and high-quality service for diesel engines.
This Day in Naval History - March 03
1776 - The first amphibious landing operation takes place. A Continental naval squadron, under Commodore Esek Hopkins, lands Sailors and Marines, commanded by Capt.
Keppel Atwood Contract Takes Effect
Keppel AmFELS Inc. is pleased to announce that its contract with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Atwood Oceanics Inc. (Atwood) for the construction of a new jackup rig is now effective.
Keppel Wins $270M Contract from GlobalSantaFe
Keppel FELS Ltd (Keppel FELS) has secured a contract with GlobalSantaFe Corporation (GSF) to build an ultra-deepwater drilling rig for $270 million. Under the contract agreement…
DD(X) Funds Awarded
DD(X) ship construction. expected to be completed by June 2006. end of the current fiscal year. D.C., is the contracting activity.
Xtreme Companies Acquires Challenger Offshore
Xtreme Companies, Inc. outstanding shares of semi-custom boat manufacturer Marine Holdings, Inc. which includes Challenger's 65,000 square ft. located on 12 acres in Washington, MO.
General Maritime Announces Delivery of Suezmax Newbuilding
General Maritime Corporation to take delivery of the Genmar Harriet G, a 150,000 dwt double-hull Suezmax newbuilding. The company expects to receive delivery of the Genmar Kara G in October 2006…
Hearing on National Security and DPW Acquisition
On March 2, the House Armed Services Committee will conduct a Hearing on the national security implications of the Dubai Ports World acquisition of P&O Ports. source: HK Law
Hearing on FY2007 Budgets for USCG and FMC
The Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure conducted a hearing on the US Coast Guard…
Daewoo Shipbuilding Wins Order from Transocean
Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co won a $270M order from Transocean Inc. to build a drill ship. The vessel will be delivered by September 2008 and used…
Bill Introduced Investigation of Port Facility Acquisition
Representative King (R-NY) introduced the Foreign Investment Security Improvement Act of 2006 (H.R. 4807) to require an investigation under the Defense Production…
Russia Recognizes U.S. Officers for Help in Sub Rescue
U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Rebecca J. Underneath a portrait of Czar Peter the Great, the Russian Ambassador to the United States presented two U.S.
Northrop Grumman Recognized as Facility of the Year by the CWEA
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