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,…
Strategy Announces Maritime Construction Claims Division
environmental claims consulting firm, announced the creation of their new Maritime Construction Claims division to be led by Geoffrey Stokoe. Mr. Stokoe has over 40 years experience in the Ports…
Governor Schwarzenegger Disapproves BHP Deepwater Port License
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger issued his formal disapproval to United States Maritime Administrator Sean T. Connaughton for the licensing of the BHP…
AAPA Lauds House Appropriations Subcommittee
Responding to the inclusion of $400 million for port security grants in the mark-up of the fiscal 2008 Homeland Security Appropriations bill last Friday, American…
Shipyard Group Eyes Expansion
A group of domestic shipyard operators belonging to the Metro Manila Shipyard Association, Inc. (MMSAI) is eyeing this premier Freeport zone as the site for its…
Pearson Yachts Completes Hull 100
First christened in September 2001, True North by Pearson Yachts completed hull number 100 on May 5th. Delivery is planned for July of this year, and marks a large milestone for Pearson.
Palmer Johnson Opens New Office
According to reports, Palmer Johnson has opened the Isle of Wight office, and megayacht production could start soon. The design and engineering team opened the office at Venture Quays, East Cowes.
"Ike", Anzio Aid Stranded Vessel
Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) and Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) conduct a fueling at sea (FAS). By…
Maitland Receives Honorary Doctorate
Clay Maitland (right), a managing partner of International Registries, Inc.(IRI), after the recent ceremony in which an honourary doctorate of letters was conferred…
