Korean Shipbuilders Secure $30b in Orders in 1st Half
South Korean shipbuilders have secured orders worth some $33.2b in the first half of the year. According to Korea’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy, domestic…
Japan to Finance Dismantling of Subs
Novosti reported that Japan will finance the scrapping of three Russian nuclear submarines decommissioned from the Pacific Fleet under a joint project with Russia…
Napoli Towed Away for Recycling
The BBC reported that salvagers are preparing to tow part of the stricken cargo ship MSC Napoli from Devon to Belfast for recycling. The damaged ship, which was beached off Sidmouth in January…
New Vessels for FESCO to be Built in China
A series of new vessels will be built in China for the Far-Eastern Shipping Company (FESCO). According to reports, the contract on building of four bulk carriers…
Northrop Grumman to Supply IBS for Genesis
Northrop Grumman Corporation has been selected to supply integrated bridge systems (IBS) for Royal Caribbean’s Genesis Project shipbuilding program. Northrop Grumman’s…
Navy to Help Recovery Effort in Minnesota Bridge Collapse
Navy divers will aid in recovery efforts at the site of the Aug. 1 bridge collapse in Minneapolis, Defense Department officials said Aug. Defense Secretary Robert M.
Senate Confirms Mullen, Cartwright for Top Military Positions
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen and Commander, U.S. Strategic Command, Gen. James E. Cartwright greet Sen. Joseph Lieberman, Sen. Jack Reed and Sen.
EMS, Eletson Sign Training Agreement
Eletson Officers for LPG Trade. The agreement involves a two-year Training Program run by EMS Ship Management and its affiliate EMS Crew Management onboard the LPG Carriers managed by them…
Bisso Launches New Tug
Bisso Marine used the 700 ton capacity D/B Cappy Bisso to lift a new 635 ton tug Z-Drive Tractor tug. The draft of the tug was too deep to be launched in Houma, LA at the Main Iron Works shipyard…
Northrop Grumman Onboard for RCL's Genesis Ships
Northrop Grumman Corporation was selected to supply integrated bridge systems (IBS) for Royal Caribbean’s Genesis Project shipbuilding program. Northrop Grumman’s…
This Day in Naval History - Aug. 07
1782 - Badge of Military Merit (Purple Heart) established. Islands, in first U.S. land offensive of World War II. 1964 - Gulf of Tonkin Resolution passed by Congress. Web site at www.history.navy.mil.
IBIA Warning on Misleading SECA 2 Advice
The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) has moved quickly to dispel certain misconceptions circulating within the market concerning the circumstances…
Stowaway Focal Point set up at the IMO
The IMO has established a Stowaway Focal Point within the IMO's Maritime Safety Division as a result of the INTERCARGO/INTERTANKO submission to the IMO Facilitation Committee.
