Maritime Labor Leader Simpkin Dies
Talmage (Tal) E. Simpkins, who devoted 50 years to American maritime labor and the seafaring community, died Sunday, March 11, at Fairfax (Va.) Hospital of injuriesā¦
ACP Awards Legal Counsel Contract for Expansion
Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announced today that it has awarded the legal counsel contract for the Panama Canal expansion to Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP. A totalā¦
Naval Coastal Warfare Squadron 4 Completes Deployment to Guatemala
Naval Coastal Warfare Squadron (NCWS) 4 completed a six-week deployment to Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, on March 4. The mission focused on providing landward and seawardā¦
Minesweeper XO Readying to be First Surface Warfare Officer for āFleet-Upā
In addition to managing his regular duties, the executive officer (XO) of the USS Guardian (MCM 5) is preparing to be the first surface warfare officer to "fleet-up" to commanding officer (CO). Lt.
This Day in Naval History - March 13
1895 - The first submarine building contract is awarded to John P. Holland Torpedo Boat Co. 1917 - Armed merchant ships are authorized to take action against U-boats.
SeaArk Delivers Patrol/SAR Vessels
SeaArk Marine, Inc. has delivered three 44-ft. Dauntless Class Patrol/SAR vessels to be operated by the Egyptian Ports and Lighthouses Administration. These vesselsā¦
BC Ferriesā Northern Vessel Opens to Public
BC Ferries will host a series of open houses this month to give all members of the public an early preview of its newest ship, the MV Northern Adventure. The vesselā¦
Homeland Security Secretary to Speak at Ports Association Gathering
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff, only the second to serve in this cabinet level post since the DHS was formed after 9/11, will addressā¦
New Funding Needed for Malaysia's Maritime Sector
The local maritime industry needs additional funding as the New Shipping Financing Fund (NSFF) will soon be exhausted. Total loans dispensed under the RM1 billion NSFF have reached RM914.2 million.
Ashland Names Piiroinen to European Marine Manager
Olli Piiroinen has been named industry manager for the European marine market within Ashland Composite Polymers, a business group of Ashland Performance Materials, a division of Ashland Inc.
Coast Guard Orders Keep Marinette Marine Busy
The cutter Mackinaw is one of 31 vessels Marinette Marine Corp. has produced for the U.S. Coast Guard. The company is also building 180 high-speed interdiction boatsā¦
Gladding-Hearn Starts Construction of New Chesapeake Class Launch
Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation, has begun construction of a new pilot boat for the St. Johns Bar pilots of Jacksonville, Fla. Delivery is scheduled for February 2008.
Crowley Names Sweeney as VP of Safety and Health
As part of its focus on safety, Crowley Maritime Corporation announced today that Alex Sweeney has been named vice president of safety and health. Sweeney will relocateā¦
Sen. Vitter: New Orleans 'Embodies a New Culture of Technological Growth And Economic Progress'
Speaking to a crowd of more than 5,000, U.S. Sen. David Vitter of La., described the Northrop Grumman-built amphibious transport dock ship New Orleans (LPD 18) asā¦
Hearing on Coast Guard Budget and Oversight
On March 15, the Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and the Coast Guard of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation will conduct aā¦
USCG Seeking Applicants for TSAC
The US Coast Guard is seeking applicants for membership on the Towing Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC). Applications should be received by March 30. Source: HK Law
Owner Fined for Grossly Negligent Operation
The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California said that the owner of a foreign freighter pled guilty to grossly negligent operation of a vessel and was fined $50,000.
USS New Olreans Commisioned in Namesake City
Sailors from USS New Orleans (LPD 18) and Marines from the 14th Regiment manned the rails of the San Antonio class ship March 10, bringing it to life during a commissioningā¦
Theodore Roosevelt Moves to Shipyard
Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Lucas Friend and Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Derek Benedict stand watch with a .50-caliber machine gun aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USSā¦
Marlink Opens New Operations Center in Houston
Marlink, a supplier of integrated satellite communications equipment and network services has opened an expanded regional operations center in Houston, Texas toā¦
