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 Corpāsā¦
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 Exerciseā¦
TWIC Enrollment at Various Ports
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued a press release stating that enrollment of maritime workers for the Transportation Worker Identificationā¦
USCG ā 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 treatedā¦
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 Washingtonā¦
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 Newportā¦
ClassNK Announces New Appointments to the Board
Japanese ship classification society Nippon Kaijikyorkai (ClassNK) has announced the following changes in its Executive Board of Directors effective March 1. Chairman and President Kenji Ogawaā¦
Veson Nautical Expands Professional Staff
Veson Nautical operations and accounting solutions for cargo transportation, today announced it is expanding its director level in Singapore as well as its projectā¦
StatoilHydro Acquires Brazilian Operator Anadarko
StatoilHydro and Anadarko have signed an agreement whereby StatoilHydro will take over the remaining 50 percent in the Brazilian Peregrino project, which will giveā¦
Northrop Grumman Announces Leadership Appointments
Irwin F. Edenzon, vice president and general manager for the Gulf Coast for Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding. Corporation announced two newly created and key positions at its Shipbuilding sector.
Omega Navigation 4Q and Full Year 2007 Results
Omega Navigation Enterprises, Inc. announced its financial and operational results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2007. The company hadā¦
BV Certifies Production of Slabs for Shipbuilding
Recertification audit was successfully completed at NLMK by Bureau Veritas (France) for the combine's production of slabs for shipbuilding. The auditors inspectedā¦
New York Christening Powered by Memories, Resolve
Mrs. Dotty England, wife of Deputy Secretary of Defense The Hon. Gordon England, christens the amphibious transport dock Pre-Commissioning Unit New York (LPD 21)ā¦
UN Security Council ā Restrictions Due to Nuclear Activities
The United Nations Security Council said that it approved a new round of sanctions against Iran for refusing to suspend uranium enrichment and heavy-water-related activities.
Senate Hearing on Oil Spill Prevention
On March 4, the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety & Security of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportationā¦
Coast Guard Tests Oil Recovery System
The Coast Guard is scheduled to deploy its Vessel of Opportunity Skimming System Tuesday at 3 p.m. from the Coast Guard Cutter Maria Bray in the St. Johns River during a training exercise.
USS Buttercup is Still Sinking
Sailors place plugs in the hull of the USS Buttercup during a training exercise. Norfolk area Sailors and Coast Guardsmen test their damage control skills aboardā¦
Statoil, Sonatrach Sign LNG Extension Deal
StatoilHydro and Sonatrach agreed on to extend a liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply accord and allow Sonatrach access to one of Statoil' terminals abroad, Sonatrach said.
SCI ā Houston Adds Instructors to Training Staff
The Seamenās Church Institute announces that Captain Henry E. Cummings and Captain Stephen Polk have joined the teaching staff at the Instituteās simulator trainingā¦