Tugs Pull Boat from Sandbar
A 62-ft. commercial fishing boat that had run aground was dislodged early Saturday, Harbor Patrol officials said. Two tugboats pulled the Emerald Sea to Newport Harbor just after midnight…
Hempel Records Strong Year
Hempel in 2006 was able to take advantage of its leading market segment positions, continuing sustained growth to deliver a 19 percent increase in revenue versus 2005.
Vinashin, Czech Firm Ink Deal
The Shinec Shipbuilding Joint Stock Co, a subsidiary of Vinashin, signed an agreement to establish a joint venture with the Czech Republic’s Viking Cordage Co, VNS reported.
Navy Names New Destroyer USS Jason Dunham
Image submitted on occasion of the Department of Navy announcement that the Navy's newest Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer will be named USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), honoring the late Cpl.
Demand to Double Omega Fleet
Oil product tanker company Omega Navigation Enterprises Inc. aims to double its fleet within three years on rising demand for refined product shipments, the company said.
Orders for up to 149 FPS’ Forecast Over Five Years
Floating production continues to grow at a dynamic pace. There are now 197 floating production systems in operation worldwide. Another 62 systems are on order. Most important…
Diana Shipping Puts Vessel on Charter
Diana Shipping Inc., which owns and operates a fleet of dry bulk vessels, has signed the Panamax carrier Danae to a time charter contract with Hanjin Shipping Co. of Seoul, according to the AP.
Voyager Co-Founder Receives Award From Naval Academy Alumni Association
Voyager Expanded Learning co-founder Admiral Thomas B. Hayward and three other Naval Academy graduates will be honored with the United States Naval Academy Alumni…
"Big John" Decommissioned After 38 Years of Service
By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bill Larned, USS John F. Distinguished visitors and guests attend the historical decommissioning ceremony of the aircraft carrier USS John F.
This Day in Naval History - March 24
1783 - At the conclusion of the American Revolution, Congress orders all Continental naval vessels and privateers home. 1903 - George Dewey is commissioned Admiral of the Navy with the date of rank…
Secretary Chertoff Discusses Port Security
The Department of Homeland Security posted the remarks by Secretary Michael Chertoff concerning port security. Topics included keeping dangerous cargo out of the United States…
NOAA – Thunder Bay NMS Advisory Council
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking applicants for membership on the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council. Applications…
New Orleans Regional Exam Center Moves to Permanent Facility
The New Orleans Regional Examination Center (REC) will move to its permanent facility in Mandeville, La., and is scheduled to open on April 2. The Metairie REC location…
This Day in Naval History - March 23
1815 - USS Hornet captures HMS Penguin in a battle lasting 22 minutes. 1882 - The Secretary of the Navy, William H. Hunt, issues General Order No. 292, creating the Office of Naval Intelligence.
The U.S. Navy Beyond Iraq - Sea Power for a New Era
Michael G. Mullen, chief of naval operations, for a discussion of the U.S. challenges of the twenty- first century. In his almost forty years of service, Adm. transformation of U.S.
Milestones in Aker American Shipping Tanker Series
achieved on two subsequent vessels. the series, has been floated from its berth in the yard's Building Dock. series, marking start of production on that ship. MT…
EU Clears Thales, DCN Shipbuilding Combo
France's two main warship makers, DCN and Thales SA, won EU approval to combine their shipbuilding businesses, boosting the prospect of wider consolidation in Europe's fragmented naval sector.
Coast Guard Integrated Support Command
The Coast Guard and the Virginia Marine Police are combining forces in southeast Virginia to sponsor a search and rescue forum from 8:30a.m.-3:00p.m. at the Coast…
VSTEP Launches Ship Simulator Professional
VSTEP launched Ship Simulator Professional, an interactive training tool for maritime professional. Ship Simulator Professional connects standard navigation equipment…
Ronald Reagan, Lake Champlain Arrive in Korea for Port Visit
Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CCSG) 7, Rear Adm. Charles Martoglio, thanks a local child after receiving a lei from a local area child during a port visit to Busan, Republic of Korea.
