Historic Naval Ship to Sink
A former naval ship which began its career 64 years ago is scheduled to perform a final mission, which might last more than 75 years. The Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg has changed its name…
Glacier Society Celebrates Training Vessel
Columbus Day was the perfect day and Brewer’s Pilot’s Point Marina in Westbrook, CT, was the perfect site for Arctic Scout Day in celebration of the training vessel, Arctic Scout.
CCS-DNV Technology Institute Inaugurated
CCS-DNV Technology Institute, a joint venture between the two leading class societies - China Classification Society and Det Norske Veritas, was recently inaugurated in Shanghai.
House Judiciary Committee Approves FY 2008 Coast Guard Bill
The House Judiciary Committee approved the Fiscal Year 2008 authorization bill for the U.S. Coast Guard. The legislation has already cleared the House Homeland Security…
Greatbatch Acquires IntelliSensing
Greatbatch, Inc. (NYSE:GB) announced that its subsidiary, Electrochem Commercial Power, has acquired substantially all of the assets of IntelliSensing LLC for approximately $3.9m in cash.
Northrop Grumman to Compete for USCG NAIS
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) announced at the U.S. Coast Guard Innovation Expo in New Orleans its intent to lead a team that will compete to design, integrate…
Mitsui to Extend Thai Offshore Oil Field Pact
Japanese trading house Mitsui & Co. (8031.TO) said that a subsidiary, Mitsui Oil Exploration Co., has agreed to extend for 10 years the contract on its rights and…
China Shipping Devt Unit Enters $360.64M Shipbuilding Deal
China Shipping Development Co. Ltd. (1138.HK) said its wholly-owned unit, China Shipping Development (Hong Kong) Marine Co. Ltd., has entered into an agreement with…
RF Needs $11.7B to Develop Shipbuilding
The Russian Government meeting on November 8 is to approve the strategy of development of Russian shipbuilding for the period of up to 2020. The RF Ministry of Industry…
Zim to Buy Eight Ships for $1.36B
Israel Corp. subsidiary Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. said it had placed an order to purchase eight mega container ships from the South Korea’s shipyard Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd.
Ships Stranded on the River Don
More than fifty massive container ships are stuck in shallow waters on the river Don in western Russia. Strong easterly winds are being blamed for falling water…
United Seamen’s Service Marks Anniversary
The world and the American maritime industry have changed dramatically since one of America's darkest hours, World War II, when United Seamen's Service was born to aid exhausted…
Maritime Administrator Named Government Man of the Year
The Maritime Port Council of Greater New York and Vicinity has named Maritime Administrator Sean T. Connaughton its 2007 Government Man of the Year. During Connaughton’s tenure…
Alion Wins $2.6M Navy Contract
The Navy has awarded Alion Science and Technology a $2.6 million contract for logistics management services to support the stand up of a Navy Strategic Mobility…
This Day in Navy History
October 30, 1775 - Congress authorizes four vessels for the defense of the United Colonies. 1799 - William Balch becomes the Navy's first commissioned chaplain.
USS Essex Underway
Amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) is assisted by tugs as she gets underway. Essex is the only permanently forward-deployed amphibious assault ship and serves Task Force 76.
CMD Produces First MAN Diesel Engine
operation, which coincided with the delivery of the new company’s first engine, an MAN B&W 7K90MC-C6 delivering 31,990kW at 104 rpm. The prime mover is destined for a 3…
Kongsberg Maritime DP Pioneer Earns Award
The Marine Technology Society has honoured Kongsberg Maritime Dynamic Positioning veteran, Nils Albert Jenssen with a distinguished achievement award for his services to Dynamic Positioning.
Crowley Announces Management Changes
Crowley Maritime Corporation announced that Matt Jackson has been promoted to vice president of procurement, replacing Mike Lucero who will retire at the end of this year.
Keppel Delivers Sea Cheyenne for Gulfmark
Keppel Singmarine Pte Ltd (Keppel Singmarine), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Keppel Offshore & Marine Limited (Keppel O&M), has delivered an Anchor Handling Tug/Supply…
