NAVEUR's Guidance – Executing Maritime Strategy
From Commander, U.S. Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe (NAVEUR)/Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Africa Guidance for 2008 was released Jan. 8, by Adm. Mark Fitzgerald, Commander U.S.
Rolls-Royce Alliance Wins Navy Research Contract
A strategic alliance between Rolls-Royce and UCT Coatings Inc. is bringing new technology to the marine market and is about to start work on a $7m U.S. Navy research contract.
Northrop Grumman to Merge Shipbuilding Units
According to reports, Northrop Grumman Corp. (NOC) will merge its Newport News and Ship Systems units into Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding, effective Jan. 28, under C. Michael Petters.
Laker Partially Sinks at Pier
The Coast Guard said that a laker partially sank at its pier in Duluth. The ship was docking when it struck an object and took on water. A salvage plan is being developed.
Thai Trawlers to Bangladesh
In November 2007 the second of a two-vessel order was delivered from PSP Marine Co. Ltd. of Samut Sakohon Thailand to Marley Trade Fishing Ltd. of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Car Carrier Refloated off Norfolk
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) said that a car carrier that grounded off Norfolk has been refloated with the assistance of two tugs. No injuries and no pollution have been reported.
USCG – Coordination of e-NOA/D with SLSDC
The USCG National Vessel Movement Center (NVMC) issued a news item stating that it is working with the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC) to include…
Northrop Grumman Announces Leadership and Organizational Changes
Northrop Grumman Corporation announced a strategic realignment of several of its operating sectors to enhance the company's support to its customers, better utilize…
Oceanfreight Names New COO
OceanFreight Inc., a provider of seaborne transportation services announced today that Michael Gregos was appointed as the Company's Chief Operating Officer. The…
USS Indiana Presentation Silver Heads Home
U.S. Navy presentation silver that once traveled aboard the USS Indiana (BB 58), a World War II battleship that supported training preparedness in Pearl Harbor, after the Japanese attack on Dec.
Radio Holland Commissions First Fleet Broadband
In December 2007 Radio Holland installed and commissioned the first Fleet Broadband terminal on MOV Van Kinsbergen. Radio Holland Netherlands was contacted by Stratos…
Andersen Named Head of Corporate Communications for Aker
Torbjørn Andersen has been employed as head of Corporate Communications and Investor Relations in Aker Yards. Andersen comes from a position as head of Corporate Communications in Aker Kværner.
Hanjin to Build Shipyard in Philippines
According to Reuters, Hanjin Heavy Industries has entered into an agreement to build a $2b shipyard in the southern Philippines, its second yard in the country, a state agency said on Friday.
Oil discovery in the North Sea
StatoilHydro Petroleum has concluded drilling of a development well with an exploration target, well 35/11-B-23-H in the Fram area. The well is located 10 km north of Troll.
Horizon Lines to 4Q Earnings Release Call
Horizon Lines, Inc. 2008. Internet, beginning at 11:00 a.m., Eastern Time, that day. during the quarter. call: Charles G. John V. Keenan, President, Horizon Lines, LLC, Brian W.
Colle Towing Take Delivery of Marine Travelift
The family run business of Colle Towing Inc, who operate tugboats on the Pascagoula River, recently took delivery of its second Marine Travelift a new 600C boat hoist.
Ship Grounded off Norfolk Coast
A rescue operation has been launched after a large container ship ran aground off Haisboro Sands. The vessel, The City of Sunderland, is carrying a cargo of 642…
Indian Sub Collides with Ship
According to NDTV, an Indian Navy Submarine called Sindhughosh collided with a merchant navy ship in the Arabian Sea. The submarine was trying to surface in Arabian sea near 300 km north of Mumbai.
Danaos to Acquire Three Containerships
Danaos Corporation has signed contracts to acquire three 1998 built, 2,200 TEU containerships. These vessels, the Hyundai Progress, the Hyundai Bridge, and the Hyundai…
CNO Visits Naval Construction Battalion Center Seabees
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead conducted an all hands call, Jan. 10, aboard Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC) Gulfport. The CNO was…
