Pension Fund Set to Scrap Plan to Bid for Daewoo
AFP reported that 's state pension fund is likely to scrap plans to bid for Daewoo Shipbuilding because of global financial turbulence. The National Pension Service the world's fifth largest…
This Day in Naval History - Oct. 02
1799 - Washington Navy Yard is established. 1842 - The sloop, , wrecks with the loss of three lives in the . 1939 - Foreign ministers of Western Hemisphere countries…
California Legislation Signed on Spill Response and Pilotage
The Office of the Governor of California said that Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law various bills to enhance oil spill prevention and response and…
Ship Sought for Maritime Security Program
The Maritime Administration (MarAd) issued a notice stating that it is seeking applications for one eligible ship to fill one Maritime Security Program (MSP) Operating Agreement.
Shipping Execs Agree to Plead Guilty
The U.S. Department of Justice announced that four individuals have agreed to plead guilty for their involvement in a conspiracy to eliminate competition and raise…
General Dynamics Announces Exec Appointments
General Dynamics announced that David K. Heebner, president of General Dynamics Land Systems, will succeed Michael W. Toner as executive vice president and group…
Aries Maritime Secures Charters for Two Products Tankers
Aries Maritime Transport Limited announced that it has reached an agreement to commence a period charter for the , a 1992-built products tanker, and the High Rider…
Intrepid Returns to Manhattan
After a 2-year stint at Bayonne Drydock to undergo $60m restoration and refurbishment efforts, the Intrepid will make its way back to Pier 86 . The voyage begins in and will pass the Statue of Liberty and Ground Zero as it makes its way next to Pier 86. Intrepid will be led by a United States Coast Guard Cutter, and towed by the same McAllister tugboats that pulled it from its berth in 2006. Bow-to-stern refurbishment projects included the modification of interior spaces…
Navy Christens Littoral Combat Ship Independence
The Navy will christen littoral combat ship (LCS) at 10:00 a.m. on Oct. The name recognizes the cornerstone of our nation's foundation that so many Americans have sacrificed to ensure.
Sealift Ships Transfer to Ready Reserve Force
As of October 1, 2008, eight Fast Sealift Ships officially became part of the Maritime Administration’s Ready Reserve Force. While custody of the eight ships (Algol…
