Navy Uses Divers for Fleet Readiness
NAVSEA's UWSH program provides cost effective repair solutions when dry-docks are either infeasible or impractical, enabling ships to return to the fleet sooner…
CNO Speaks at DDG 108 Christening
The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) spoke at the christening ceremony for the Arleigh-Burke class destroyer, USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) on Oct. 18. Adm. Gary Roughead, CNO, highlighted that this ship is named after the man who is known as the father of Aegis, a highly advanced integrated combat system that is used on all U.S. Navy Arleigh-Burke class destroyers and class cruisers. Roughead was the first officer to have commanded both classes of Aegis-capable ships.
Iridium Launches New Sat. Phone
The new phone is engineered to withstand and perform in the world's most rugged, remote and industrial environments, including being water- and shock-resistant.
UN Sec. Gen. Supports Anti-Piracy Extension
IMO Secretary-General Efthimios E. Mitropoulos wrote to Mr. Ban last month proposing that the mandate be extended. Mr. Ban has now confirmed that he supports the…
ABB Wins Orders of $75M for LNG Ships
ABB’s delivery will help the ships maximize their fuel efficiency, as well as provide a reliable power supply to improve the availability of onboard equipment. The…
Indian Navy Hunts for Hi-Tech Submarines
The Navy has clearly specified that under this second line of diesel-electric submarines, called Project-75A, all six vessels will be equipped with air-independent…
UNO - 50 Years in Higher Ed
The University of New Orleans (UNO) community is in the midst of celebrating the school's 50th anniversary. Since opening its doors to local students on September 5, 1958, UNO has made monumental contributions to the community through its educational and community efforts. Built on an abandoned Naval Air Station on the south , UNO was created as a citizen's movement to improve tax-supported education. The university was originally known as in and remains part of the LSU System.
Sight-Seeing Boat Capsizes While Helping Others
A watchstander at Coast Guard Station Port Aransas received a call at approximately 11:10 a.m. from a Good Samaritan reporting a capsized boat with three people in the water.
UK Allision with Mooring Structures
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) issued the report of its investigation of a product carrier making heavy contact with mooring structures at a refinery on the River Thames on Feb.
Singapore Port Authority Conducts Oil Spill Exercise
JOSE 2008 involved a scenario where a very large crude carrier (VLCC), ‘Moon Shadow’ (299,999 dwt), carrying 290,000 tons of light crude oil, was hit by an oil tanker MT (motor tanker)…
EMSA, Cedre, Cefic Sign Agreement
The signature of this Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covers the framework for co-operation between the three organizations in establishing a network of chemical…
NATO Group Sails for Anti-Piracy Duties
Seven ships, from six NATO navies, transited the , on their way to conduct both anti-piracy duties and visit NATO Partner nations in the Gulf region. In response to a UN request, NATO defense ministers last week authorized NATO naval vessels to help protect World Food Program ships carrying desperately needed supplies to conflict-ridden . This presence will also help to deter acts of piracy that continue to threaten the region.
WA Petitions Against LNG Terminal License
In this case, Ecology argues the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) prematurely awarded a license in September to Northern Star Natural Gas for a liquefied…
Port Canaveral Security Zone Proposed
The US Coast Guard proposes to establish a security zone encompassing the navigable waters of the West Basin of Port Canaveral Harbor, . The security zone would…
Great Lakes - Stone Slump and Dredging Woes
Although rising water levels partially offset the chronic lack of dredging in the spring and summer, the Lakes begin their seasonal decline in September, and as a result, lightloading increased.
GE LM2500+ Gas Turbines to Power Naval Ship
GE Marine announces that its LM2500+ marine aeroderivative gas turbines have been selected by Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding (NGSB), , to power the U.S. Navy’s new LHA 6 amphibious assault ship. The LHA 6 ship’s hybrid mechanical-electric propulsion system will consist of two LM2500+ gas turbines, each rated at 35,290 shaft horsepower at U.S. Navy standard day conditions (100oF), and two, 5,000 horsepower auxiliary propulsion motors.
Northwind Marine Boats in S/E Asia Offshore
A pair of Northwind Marine’s rough-water diesel-powered A/RIB vessels are operating in the tumultuous seas off the and , servicing floating oil production vessels as far as 60 miles from any beach. They are naval architect designed 36-foot Tow Master Vessel Support Boats—aluminum/rigid-hull, inflatable work boats featuring air-foam collars. Singapore-based Rubicon Offshore International, Ltd took delivery of the two 36-foot…
Seanergy Names Komninos CFO
Christina Anagnostara has served as Chief Financial Officer and Board member in Global Oceanic Carriers Ltd (GO Carriers), a dry bulk shipping company listed on AIM of the London Stock Exchange…
Green Lubes for Eco-Friendly Propellers
After comprehensive testing, MAN Diesel has given general approval for the use of Vickers Oils bio-oils with its CP propellers. Accordingly, Vickers biodegradable…
This Day in Naval History – Oct 22
1951 - First of seven detonations, Operation Buster-Jangle nuclear test. 1962 - President John F. Kennedy orders surface blockade (quarantine) of to prevent Soviet…
