Macao Court Ruling Favors LVS
Las Vegas Sands Corp. announced that the Macao Intermediate Court has removed an interim injunction that had suspended the company's entitlement to operate a ferry service between Hong Kong and Macao.
Grounded Vessel Re-floated, Shipping Channel Re-opened
The Savannah River was reopened with no restrictions after the Ever Radiant was safely re-floated and removed from the navigational channel. The 965-foot container…
Initial Report on Cosco Busan Incident Prepared
The Coast Guard issued a press release stating that the initial report on the COSCO BUSAN incident has been prepared and forwarded to Headquarters for review. The report…
Port Workers Begin Enrollment for Port Security Credential
Port workers, longshore workers, truckers and others at the Port of Huntington/Tri-State will begin to enroll in the Department of Homeland Security's Transportation…
Aker Kvaerner Wins Contracts from Daewoo
Norwegian engineering, construction and technology group Aker Kvaerner ASA has secured two drilling riser systems contracts from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering.
Navy Granted Authority to Use Sonar in Training off California
The Navy announced Jan. 16 that two important steps have been taken under existing law and regulations to allow it to conduct effective, integrated training with…
CNO: 'LCS Will be the Workhorse of the Navy'
Marinette Marine Corporation, which is building the Navy's first littoral combat ship, USS Freedom (LCS 1), was the final stop, Jan. 14, for Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm.
CNO Speaks About Shipbuilding at 20th SNA National Symposium
Delivering the keynote address at the Surface Navy Association's 20th National Symposium Jan. 15, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead spoke on the importance…
Cummins Gen Sets for ASIMAR Container Ship
One of the largest ships to be delivered from a Thai shipyard in 2008 is the 101 by 18.8-meter container ship under construction at the Asian Marine Services Public Company Ltd.
Thai Boats for Thai Waters
Marsun Company Limited has built a strong reputation in the building of GRP, steel and aluminum military, patrol and pleasure vessels. In 2004 they built a successful crewboat.
Port of LA Awards Funding for VYCON Storage Systems
of VYCON REGEN systems. VYCON, in cooperation with Yusen Terminals Inc. Vycon's flywheel energy storage systems for the terminals' RTG cranes. brands.
First Class Navigation Corporation Corrects Ownership Information
Exchange Commission. Class Navigation. connection with, sponsorship of, or investment in First Class Navigation. Georgios Souravlas and Alexandros Politis- Kalenteris. Mr.
This Day in Naval History - Jan. 16
1815 - Benjamin Crowninshield becomes fifth Secretary of the Navy. 1930 - USS Lexington (CV 2) provides power to Tacoma, Wash., when floods knocked out city power plants.
Port Royal and Hopper COs Discuss Incident in Strait of Hormuz
From Commander, U.S. Capt. David Adler, commanding officer of USS Port Royal (CG 73), and Capt. Jeffery James, commanding officer of USS Hopper (DDG 70), met with Middle Eastern and U.S.
NAVEUR's Guidance – Executing Maritime Strategy
From Commander, U.S. Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe (NAVEUR)/Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Africa Guidance for 2008 was released Jan. 8, by Adm. Mark Fitzgerald, Commander U.S.
Rolls-Royce Alliance Wins Navy Research Contract
A strategic alliance between Rolls-Royce and UCT Coatings Inc. is bringing new technology to the marine market and is about to start work on a $7m U.S. Navy research contract.
Northrop Grumman to Merge Shipbuilding Units
According to reports, Northrop Grumman Corp. (NOC) will merge its Newport News and Ship Systems units into Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding, effective Jan. 28, under C. Michael Petters.
Laker Partially Sinks at Pier
The Coast Guard said that a laker partially sank at its pier in Duluth. The ship was docking when it struck an object and took on water. A salvage plan is being developed.
Thai Trawlers to Bangladesh
In November 2007 the second of a two-vessel order was delivered from PSP Marine Co. Ltd. of Samut Sakohon Thailand to Marley Trade Fishing Ltd. of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Car Carrier Refloated off Norfolk
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) said that a car carrier that grounded off Norfolk has been refloated with the assistance of two tugs. No injuries and no pollution have been reported.
