This Day in Naval History - Aug. 29
1861 - U.S. squadron captures forts at Hatteras Inlet, N.C. 1862 - Union gunboat Pittsburgh supports Army troops in landing at Eunice, Arkansas. 1915 - Navy salvage divers raise F-4, first U.S.
AET Orders Three Product Tankers Using Newbuildcon
Tanker owner-operator AET has ordered three 6,600DWT oil/chemical tankers from Russia’s Okskaya Shipyard using BIMCO’s Newbuildcon standard newbuilding contract.
NAVSEA's Salvage Engineers Recover Plane Materials
EA-6B "Prowler," Aug. 17-20 near Guam. 52). The EA-6B crashed into the Pacific Ocean in 6,500 feet of water Feb. while conducting night landing qualifications. assorted…
Eight Months Early: Navy Takes Delivery of New Hampshire
The Navy took delivery of its newest attack submarine, Pre Commissioning Unit (PCU) New Hampshire (SSN 778), from General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) on Aug. 27…
NAVSEA's Salvage Engineers Recover Plane Materials
EA-6B "Prowler," Aug. 17-20 near Guam. Drone" operating from the Military Sealift Command's USNS Salvor (T-ARS 52). The EA-6B crashed into the Pacific Ocean in 6,500 feet of water Feb.
The Shipyard Group Adds to Growing Fleet
The Shipyard Group announced the addition of the M/Y Caribbean Sparkle. This 107 ft. custom cockpit motor yacht, based in South Florida, is available for charter in Florida and the Bahamas.
Lukoil, Conocophillips’ YK Field Production Begins
One of the biggest fields in the north of the Timan Pechora oil and gas province, this field is developed by OOO Naryanmarneftegaz, a LUKOIL and ConocoPhillips joint venture (70% and 30%, respectively). The field was discovered in 1981. Oil quality there surpasses the Russian Urals export blend quality: its density is 35.5 API (Urals, 32.0 API), and sulfur content is 0.71% (Urals, 1.3%). The first stage comprises 32 development wells…
Patrol Coastal Ships Returned to U.S. Naval Service
Command of patrol coastal ships USS Tempest (PC 2) and USS Monsoon (PC 4) was returned to the U.S. Navy from the U.S. Coast Guard during a ceremony held at Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek Aug. 22.
Austal Names Caccivio VP of Global Defense Programs
Austal USA is pleased to announce the promotion of John Caccivio to Vice President of Global Defense Programs. Mr. Caccivio joined Austal as part of the Littoral…
Vericor Awarded $20.5m Navy Contract
Vericor Power Systems, LLC, Alpharetta, Ga., is being awarded a $20.5m firm-fixed-price contract for the manufacture, testing and delivery of 16 ETF40B marine gas…
General Maritime, Arlington Get OK to Merge
General Maritime and Arlington Tankers have received approval from U.S. antitrust officials to merge, reports said.. The two companies had said on Aug 6 that they…
Incat Crowther to Develop 37.5m Catamaran Motor Yacht
Incat Crowther has been commissioned to develop a new high speed catamaran motor yacht for an international businessman. The vessel will be capable of cruising at…
Sunreef Yachts Launches 70 Ft. Catamaran
The first 70 ft. long motor catamaran was launched at Sunreef Yachts Shipyard in Gdansk in June 2008. The exterior was styled by the luxury yacht designer Denn Clifford…
ESRI to Offer Consulting Services Through SeaPort-e
The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Dahlgren has named ESRI an approved prime contractor on the SeaPort Enhanced (SeaPort-e) online portal. By being listed on SeaPort-e…
Gustav Threatens Offshore Production
Forecasts say that Tropical Storm Gustav could regain hurricane strength and affect major offshore oil and natural gas production areas in the Gulf of Mexico also…
Enercon Launches E-Ship 1 in Kiel
On August 2, ship naming and launching ceremonies for Enercon’s new E-Ship 1 took place at Lindenau GmbH shipyards in Kiel. After launching, the ship will be hauled…
This Day in Naval History--August 28
1867 - Captain William Reynolds of Lackawanna raises U.S. flag over Midway Island and took formal possession of these islands for the U.S. 1942 - 120 women, commissioned directly as ENS or LTJG…
Second U.S. Ship Delivers Aid to Georgia
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dallas (WHEC 716) and the guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) transit through the Black Sea en route to the Republic of Georgia…
StatoilHydro Announces Discoveries in Norwegian Continental Shelf
The presence of a considerable oil column has been confirmed under the Dagny structure in the , near Sleipner, announced StatoilHydro. The total recoverable volume…
GoM Rigs Evacuate for Storm
In preparation for Hurricane Gustav, evacuations have begun of offshore oil and gas rigs and platforms in the . Reports said the storm may become the strongest to hit the region in almost three years.
