Schiffko to Design Research Icebreaker
Wärtsilä's ship design and marine consultancy subsidiary, Schiffko, based in Hamburg, has been awarded a contract from the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research of Bremerhaven…
EC- Polluter Pays Principle and Channeling of Liability
The European Commission (EC) summarized the opinion of the Advocate General in litigation involving the damages arising from the discharge of heavy fuel oil from the tanker ERIKA.
Bill Introduced to Evaluate Vessel Discharges
Representative Young (R-AK) introduced the Vessel Discharge Evaluation and Review Act (H.R. 5594) to require the Commandant of the Coast Guard to conduct an evaluation…
USCG- Future Merchant Mariner Credentialing Program
The US Coast Guard posted an article entitled “The Future of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Merchant Mariner Credentialing Program”. The article envisions full electronic credentialing in the near term.
Star Bulk Expands Fleet
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the M/V Nord Wave, to be renamed the M/V Star Omicron, a Supramax bulk carrier of 53…
Credit Crunch Spreads to Shipyards
There are growing signs the credit crunch that began with the housing market is spreading to the world's shipyards, Reuters reported. The global economy saw shipbuilders…
Damaged Vessel Repaired
A P&O cruise liner damaged in stormy weather on its way from Southampton to the has left port after being fully repaired, BBC reported. Artemis, carrying 1,188 passengers…
This Day in Naval History - March 14
1863 - Rear Adm. 1929 - Naval Air Station Pensacola aircraft make 113 flights for flood rescue and relief.
Dryships Swaps Older for Newer
DryShips, Inc., announced that the company has entered into an agreement to purchase a 2000 built, 73,288 dwt Panamax bulk carrier for $72m. The vessel will be delivered…
Admiral Engages Engineering Class During Sacramento Navy Week
Commander, Regional Maintenance Centers and the Navy's flag ambassador for Sacramento Navy Week engaged an engineering class at , on March 12. Rear Adm. John Clarke Orzalli…
Photo of the Day
Petty Officer 1st Class Julius Mcmanus, assigned to Mobile Diving Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1, plants an American flag on the site where an American WWII military aircraft crashed into the .
Hearing on Army Corps of Engineers Budget
On March 11, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works conducted a hearing on the proposed FY 2009 budget for the US Army Corps of Engineers and implementation…
Godby Shipping Rolls Out Wired Ocean Across Fleet
Wired Ocean, a solution to broadband internet at sea has been installed aboard the entire Godby Shipping fleet. The seven vessel installation of the unique system…
Vietnam Maritime University and GL Sign Cooperation Agreement
An collaboration on engineering training, including practical training courses, has been agreed between classification society Germanischer Lloyd and Vietnam Maritime University (VIMARU).
Vinashin Signs $2b in Contracts
The Viet Nam Shipbuilding Industry Group (Vinashin) signed 22 contracts worth $2b at Vietship, the country’s largest shipping exhibition being held in Ha Noi, VNS said.
ACL to Present at Conference
American Commercial Lines Inc. (ACL ) announced that it will be a presenter at JP Morgan Aviation & Transportation Conference in on March 19, 2008. Michael P. Ryan…
Todd Shipyards Gets $3.1M Overhaul Contract
Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp. has received a $3.1 million contract to overhaul the USNS Guadalupe, a oiler naval vessel that provides fuel for Navy ships at sea, Puget Sound Business Journal reported.
ASL Wins $91m in Contracts
ASL Marine Holdings won three new shipbuilding contracts worth $91m from repeat customers based in , Energy Current reported. The first contract with Belgian group DEDE is for a 12…
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.
100 Years of Women in the Navy
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael A. Throughout March 2008, Sailors will celebrate and recognize the many contributions of women to our Navy and…
