This Day in Naval History - Feb. 05
1854 - The first chapel built on Navy property is dedicated in Annapolis, Md. 1971 - Capt. Alan B. Shepherd Jr., commander of Apollo 14, and Cmdr. Edgar D. Mitchell…
Major Shipping Nation Sccedes to key Conventions
One of the world's largest shipowning nations, the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, has acceded to two major IMO Conventions and deposited its annual assessment for 2008 with the Organization.
Storm Damages Ship, Injures Master
Falmouth Coastguard last week were coordinating assistance to the `Horncliff, a refrigerated vessel, owned by Pluto shipping company, which has three injured people on board…
MAIB Repots on Pipeline Damage
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) issued the report of its investigation of an oil tanker, on June 25, 2007, dragging its anchor in the North Sea…
COGSA Trumps Hague-Visby in Complex Situation
In an awkward decision, the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled that the US Carriage of Goods at Sea Act (COGSA) applies to a claim by a shipper against…
Damaged Dredge New York Moved
The 200-foot dredge vessel, the New York, completed necessary minimum repairs to its damaged hull enabling it to be moved to the Brooklyn Navy Yard in Brooklyn, N.Y., on February 2.
$3B for FY'08 Port Security Grant Program
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said that over $3 billion is being allocated for various homeland security grant programs in fiscal year 2008. As indicated in the Overview…
Port Dolphin Energy Proposes Amendment
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a notice stating that Port Dolphin Energy LLC is proposing an amendment to its application for a license to…
SCC Meeting
The Shipping Coordinating Committee, sponsored by the US Department of State, will meet in Washington, DC on February 19 to prepare for the upcoming session of the…
Fairstar Completes Submersion Tests
days of extensive tests on all aspects of the ballast system executed in Malta. kinds of floating and non-floating heavy cargoes. below the surface, giving about 11 meters water above main deck.
Hamburg Süd Christens Ship in New Zealand
For the first time in its more than 135-year history, Hamburg Süd christened a container ship in Tauranga on Sunday, 3 February 2008. Tauranga is the largest port in New Zealand.
Island Constructor Launched
Photo courtesy: The Ulstein Group/Fuglefjellet. Island Constructor was launched recently at Ulstein Verft. “It is an impressive ship, and world-class innovation…
Strategic Marine Wins Deal for 3
Netherlands-based maritime services company, SMIT has awarded Australian shipbuilder Strategic Marine the contract to build three aluminum hulled boats for use in its Middle East operations.
Tanjung Offshore to Take 5
TANJUNG Offshore Bhd, an O&G service provider, expects to receive five more vessels in the second half of this year, according to a report on http://biz.thestar.com.my.
Hyundai Wins $843m Order
Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., reportedly won a $843m deal to build six container ships, according to a report on www.kois.go.kr. According to the report, Hyundai will deliver the vessels by May 2011.
China: Shipbuilding Profits Soar x 10
China State Shipbuilding Co. said that its 2007 profit soared more than tenfold from 2006, powered by rising global demand, according to a report on www.chinaknowledge.com.
Incat and Revolution Design Awarded Design Contract by U.S. Military
Incat Tasmania Pty Ltd and Revolution Design Pty Ltd are pleased to announce they have been awarded one of three US multi-million dollar design contracts by the US Department of Defense.
Northrop Grumman to Supply Navigation Systems for New Ships
Northrop Grumman Corporation has received orders to supply electronic navigation systems for 13 new ships under construction at shipyards in Turkey. Sperry Marine…
Tidewater Reports 3Q Results
Tidewater Inc. on revenues of $314.2 million. $287.9 million. revenues of $319.0 million. tug vessels for a total sales price of $8.9 million.
Austal Awarded Preliminary Design Contract for JHSV
The JHSV requirements and concept of operations are similar to those of the Austal built WestPac ExpressAustal announced the award of a $3m Preliminary Design Contract…
