SHI to Extend Existing Intergraph Software Installation
Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has committed to using Intergraph’s Marine Enterprise solutions suite for the design and manufacturing of ships. SHI will extend its…
Verreault Navigation Completes Two Repair Contracts
Verreault Navigation has completed two recent repair contracts at our shipyard in Les Méchins. The first contract was awarded to the yard in late April, when the McKeil Marine general cargo vessel…
Todd Shipyards to Overhaul USCGC Polar Sea
Todd Shipyards Corporation said that the U.S. Coast Guard has awarded to its wholly owned subsidiary, Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation a $7.5m modification to…
Power Squadron Honors Sea Rescue
By R/C William E. Florida’s Palm Beach Sail & Power Squadron a unit of the United States Power Squadrons has honored sixteen student heroes from neighboring Riviera Beach Maritime Academy.
Guarino & Cox Designed ATB Launched
The first of a series of 12,000 hp ATB tugs being built for U.S. Shipping Partners, L.P. was recently launched. But the occasion was devoid of the usually expected thrill and large splash.
Mine Games Under Construction at Trinity
Trinity announced recently, they are well under-construction with a 164ft., 28ft. beam, aluminum tri-deck motoryacht to be named Mine Games. Designed and built by Trinity Yachts…
Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks
A new international convention on wreck removal has been adopted in Kenya. and property at sea, as well as the marine environment. President of Kenya, the Honourable Mwai Kibaki. territorial sea.
Chairman Cummings Honors Merchant Mariners on National Maritime Day
In honor of National Maritime Day, U.S. Congressman Elijah E. "As the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, I am honored to take…
L-3 Taps Whitlow as President of Aviation and Maritime Services Division
L-3 Communications said that Bill Whitlow was named as President of its Aviation and Maritime Services division (AMSD). Whitlow assumes the role previously held…
FreeSeas Names Papadopoulos as CFO
FreeSeas Inc. a provider of seaborne transportation for dry bulk cargoes, said that Dimitris D. Papadopoulos has been appointed Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining FreeSeas, Mr.
National Maritime Day
Today, May 22, is National Maritime Day, set aside to honor current and former members of the United States Merchant Marine. President Bush issued a Proclamation marking this day. Source: HK Law
Naval Staffs, Units Reach Training Milestones for Cobra Gold 2007
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Adam R. From middle-of-the night physical training to airfield security tactics to underwater detonations or planning…
Norway Funds Shipbuilding Training Program
Norway has committed some $4m in grants to aid Vietnam’s shipbuilding industry in human resource development over the course of the next three years, VNA reported.
Modular Construction at Intracoastal Marine
Louisiana shipyards are famous for launching fine boats from some pretty basic facilities. Raymond Viguerie's Intracoastal Marine is a good example. His yard near…
NTSB to Conduct Meeting on May 30
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will meet in Washington, DC on May 30 to consider the Marine Accident Brief on the grounding of the container ship…
MarAd Issues Advisory on Piracy
The US Maritime Administration (MarAd) issued an advisory to operators of US-flag and effective US-controlled vessels warning of increased activity by pirates in waters off the east coast of Somalia.
Anzio Rescues Stranded Sailors
Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) conducts a fueling at sea with Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower…
Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group Arrives in 5th Fleet
Amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) steams in formation during a photo exercise near Guam. Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group consists of Amphibious Squadron 7…
Iraq Mulls Small Tankers
Iraq is reportedly planning to buy small oil tankers, ships small enough to enable them to navigate through terminals on the Gulf and the Shat al-Arab Waterway,…
