EC Closes Deep-Sea Parcel Tanker Investigation
"We are pleased that the European Commission has closed its investigation and that they will not impose any penalties on the Company," said Niels G. Stolt-Nielsen, CEO of Stolt-Nielsen S.A.
VPIRB: New Marine Lifesaving Device
Mobilarm of Australia launched a new commercial marine product -- Mobilarm V100 VPIRB (VHF Position Indicating Radio Beacon, at the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston. The VPIRB is designed to provide commercial mariners with a faster, more efficient man overboard (MOB) rescue system than traditional personal EPIRB devices. The Mobilarm V100 is a fully automated, position indicating radio beacon…
Wärtsilä and Emerson Announce Expansion
Wärtsilä and Emerson Process Management at the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston announced yesterday an expansion of their global offshore alliance. Under this expansion, they can now deliver integrated energy and automation systems for Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessels and semi submersible oil and gas drilling rigs. The companies' expanded relationship combines the process…
Canton Marine Terminals to Berth Landmark Ship
The Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration announced that a $588,380 per year contract has been awarded to the Canton Marine Terminals of Baltimore…
ACL Announces First Quarter Results
American Commercial Lines Inc. (ACL) announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. Revenues for the quarter were $270.5 million, an 18.5% increase…
This Day in Naval History - May 07
1779 - Continental Navy sloop captures British brig Diligent off . 1940 - FDR orders Pacific Fleet to remain in Hawaiian waters indefinitely. 1942 - Carrier aircraft…
NAVFAC Southeast Awards Contract for Littoral Warfare Systems Facility
Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Southeast awarded a $12.5 million contract on April 28 to Harry Pepper & Associates, Inc. of Jacksonville, Fla. for…
Subsea 7 Announces Investment In New Pipelay Vessel
Subsea 7 Inc announced that it has signed a contract for the construction of a new-build pipelay and construction vessel. The overall project cost is in the region…
CNO Visits Starbase-Atlantis in Pensacola
Adm. Gary Roughead, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)visited the Starbase-Atlantis youth program while at Naval Air Station Pensacola on May 5. Starbase-Atlantis is…
Govan Shipyard Crane Snaps
BAE Systems said that three employees were involved in the incident which happened at the company's site on the . The Health and Safety Executive is carrying out an investigation into the incident…
Tacoma Coast Guard Unit Provides Security at Guantanamo Bay
Petty Officer 3rd Class Adam Upham, pictured left and Petty Officer 3rd Class Todd Robinson patrol the waters near U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba April 13. Upham and Robinson are both members of Coast Guard Port Security Unit 313, based in Tacoma, Wash. PSU 313 is responsible for anti-terrorism force protection at the base and has been deployed since December, 2007. Official photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jeff Pollinger.
Indian Navy Commanders Conference Gets Underway
The Indian Naval Commanders' Conference meets annually to deliberate upon major operational issues with regard to the defense of the nation's maritime interest, coastal security…
Star Bulk Agrees to Sell Panamax
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. has entered into an agreement to sell the Star Iota a Panamax vessel of 78,585 dwt built in 1983 for $18.35 million with the expected delivery…
Minister to Open Shipbuilding and Tech Show
Gulf Times reported that the third edition of the International Shipbuilding, Port and Marine Technology Exhibition was opened by Minister of State HE Sheikh Hamad bin Suhaim al-Thani at the .
This Day in Naval History - May 06
1909 - Great White Fleet anchors in . 1916 - First ship-to-shore radio telephone voice conversation from USS New Hampshire off to SECNAV Josephus Daniels in .
Bataan Departs Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Returns to Sea
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Pedro A. USS Bataan (LHD 5) left the Norfolk Naval Shipyard after an eight month dry-docked planned maintenance availability (DPMA), May 5.
Stranded Cruise Ship Being Evacuated
's coast guard on Monday started evacuating a stranded cruise ship with nearly 1,000 people on board after tugboats failed to pull the luxury liner off an underwater sand bank in the .
Blessy: Building Bigger and Better
USS North Carolina Joins the Fleet
By Lt. The Navy's newest nuclear-powered submarine, USS North Carolina (SSN 777), was brought to life May 3 during a commissioning ceremony held in its namesake state at the . The ship's sponsor, Mrs. Linda Anne Rich Bowman, wife of Admiral Frank L. "Skip" Bowman, retired U.S. "You're a team and ready to go forth and defend this country," said Bowman. "My hope is that she (USS North Carolina) will sail in peace to keep us free.
Chembulk Announces New Leadership
It has been about fours months since the deal was sealed for PT Berlian Laju Tanker to acquire Chembulk Tankers—the 21st Century Chemical Tanker Company, and the vision of the acquisition is being realized. The addition of 19 new chemical tankers, coupled with the strong Chembulk management team, results in an organization that boasts the third largest stainless steel chemical tanker company in the world.
