Veson Nautical Expands Staff
Veson Nautical, the U.S.-based maritime software developer that delivers chartering, operations and accounting solutions for cargo transportation, announced it is…
TTGP Prepares Fleet One Scenario at a Time
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Jennifer S. Tactical Training Group Pacific (TTGP) led international military forces positioned around the world…
Alakai Awarded Engineering Project of the Year
Austal has been awarded the Engineering Project of the Year for its high speed vehicle-passenger ferry Alakai at the Mobile Area Council of Engineers (MACE) annual awards banquet held on February 22.
Two New Auxiliary Dry Cargo Ships Named
Secretary of the Navy Dr. Donald C. Winter announced the naming of the seventh and eighth Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo/ammunition ships (T-AKE) as Carl Brashear and Wally Schirra.
PGN Planning to Build LNG Terminals
State gas company PT Gas Negara Tbk/PGN is planning to build three LNG (liquefied natural gas) terminals at a total cost of $1.782b in Java and Sumatra, reports said.
Keppel FELS to Build $205m Jackup Rig
Keppel FELS Limited (Keppel FELS) will build a third KFELS B Class jackup drilling rig worth about US$205 million for PetroVietnam Drilling & Well Services Corp’s…
Canada, Argentina, and U.S. Partner for Maritime Security Training
By Capt. Four Canadian ships completed training with the George Washington Carrier Strike (GW CSG) Group Feb. 29 following the completion of their Task Group Exercise…
TWIC Enrollment at Various Ports
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued a press release stating that enrollment of maritime workers for the Transportation Worker Identification…
USCG – Guidance re Liftboats
The US Coast Guard posted guidance on the inspection, repair, and maintenance of liftboats. As the guidance points out, for many purposes, liftboats are treated…
Coast Guard Orders Response Boats from Marinette
The U S Coast Guard has issued a delivery order for 18 new boats to Marinette Marine Corporation (MMC). This delivery order represents a $37.5m obligation by the Coast Guard, reports said.
Senator Byrd Named Port Person Of The Year
U.S. Sen. Robert Byrd (D-WV) will be honored as the American Association of Port Authorities' (AAPA) "Port Person of the Year" at the port association's annual Washington…
This Day in Naval History - March 05
1942 - The name "Seabees" is officially authorized. 1943 - USS Bogue (CVE 9) begins the first anti-submarine operations by an escort carrier. 1960 - USS Newport…
