Transas Marine Secures Order with Carisbrooke Shipping
Carisbrooke Shipping currently own/operate approximately 40 modern dry cargo vessels, ranging from 3,000 dwt up to 20,000 dwt and have actively been modernizing…
Unique Engine Room Simulator for Interschalt
The new ERS 4000 system comprises one Instructor Workplace with TFT monitor for editing, conducting and debriefing of training sessions, and one trainee workplace…
Transas and Radio Holland Sign Agreement
The document was formally signed at one of the biggest maritime shows – SMM 2008 in . Transas was represented by Mrs. Ingrid Durge, the General Manager of the recently opened Transas Benelux office.
Eye on the Fleet - U.S. Navy Photo of the Day
The coastal patrol craft USS Chinook (PC 9) conducts maritime security operations in the near the Iraqi Khawr Al Amaya oil terminal (KAAOT). Chinook is part of Combined Task Force (CTF) 158, which is specifically responsible for ensuring the security of 's KAAOT and Al Basra oil terminals in support of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1790. CTF-158 operates jointly with Iraqi Navy sailors and marines, trained by members of the Navy Transition Team based in nearby Umm Qasr.
USS San Antonio Deck Puts New Assets to Work
While deployed in support of maritime security operations (MSO), the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio's (LPD 17) Deck Department is using new technology and assets that impacts daily shipboard operations. One of these features is 's complement of three -- rather than two -- ridged-hull inflatable boats (RHIB) at their disposal. Maritime security operations in the 5th area of responsibility place a demand on small boat operations.
OceanFreight Terminates M/T Olinda Charter, Delivers M/T Tigani
The Company also intends to take delivery of the 1990 built Aframax tanker M/T Tamara this week. In addition, the Company and the charterer have mutually terminated…
ASRY Planning $188M Expansion
The expansion would consist of a basic quay wall and an offshore launching pier as well as an additional 1,200 meters of berthing space to repair medium and large vessels.
Daewoo Acquisition Deal Underway
Its biggest shareholder is the state-owned Korea Development Bank, which owns a 31.3 percent stake in the company. When Daewoo Shipbuilding put itself up for sale…
Lawsuit Brought Over Cutter Contract
Lockport, La.-based Bollinger had a joint venture with Northrop Grumman Ship Systems Inc. to extend the length of 49 Coast Guard cutters from 110 feet to 123 feet.
TT Club Addresses Crane Safety in Windy Conditions
Analysis of the TT Club’s claims over a number of years has highlighted that wind damage to quayside cranes is the biggest weather related cost to terminals. Due to their size…
This Day in Naval History – Oct. 18
1859 - U.S. Marines reach Harper's Ferry, VA and assault the arsenal seized by John Brown and his followers. 1867 - USS Ossippee and USS Resaca participate in formal…
2,000HP Tug Wahoo 4 Sold
Originally owned by , the tug was delivered as the "Smit Noorwegen." Current sellers had purchased the vessel from Smit-Lloyd () NV in 2005 and overhauled the tug in 2007.
Foundation Hosts 28TH Salute to the Coast Guard
Scheduled to take place on Thursday, October 16, 2008 at the in , the Annual Salute will honor a select group of Coast Guard members with the Coast Guard Foundation Awards for Heroism.
TITAN Completes New Carissa Wreck Removal in Coos Bay
The last visible piece of the stern section of the New Carissa was removed on September 23. After four months of work and several days of diving to clear the seabed of the final 50 tons of debris, the last load of New Carissa scrap landed at the Empire dock in on September 29. With the removal earlier this week of TITAN's two jackup barges, the Karlissa A and Karlissa B, which were raised 40 feet above the surf zone, the wreck removal was done.
Saipem America Extends Candies Charter
The Chloe Candies is currently working for a major contractor in the . Saipem ’s 250HP Innovator Leviathan ROV and a 100-ton single drum below deck winch complete the vessel spread.
USS Abraham Lincoln Returns Home
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) returns to its homeport of Everett, Wash., Oct. 12 after a seven-month deployment supporting Operations Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and maritime security and coalition operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet Area of Responsibility (AOR). The total distance steamed during deployment was 58,370 miles, or approximately 2.3 times around the world. Electrical power generated during deployment totaled 52…
This Day in Naval History – Oct. 17
1941 - U-568 torpedoes and damages USS Kearny (DD-432) near , resulting in 11 killed and 22 injured. 1944 - Naval Forces land Army rangers on islands at the entrance to in preparation for landings.
Petrobras Standardizes on Intergraph 3D Technology
The world’s eighth largest oil company and a longtime Intergraph customer, Petrobras will completely adopt SmartPlant® 3D modeling and visualization, engineering and schematics…
Chinese Group Further Expands Licensee Family
MAN Diesel has added another member to its family of two-stroke licensees with the signing of a contract with Zhejiang Yungpu Heavy Machinery Co., Ltd. The new licensee…
TWIC compliance-Puget Sound, Portland & San Francisco
(Source: Holland & Knight)
