This Day in Naval History - Oct. 02
1799 - Washington Navy Yard is established. 1842 - The sloop, , wrecks with the loss of three lives in the . 1939 - Foreign ministers of Western Hemisphere countries…
California Legislation Signed on Spill Response and Pilotage
The Office of the Governor of California said that Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law various bills to enhance oil spill prevention and response and…
Ship Sought for Maritime Security Program
The Maritime Administration (MarAd) issued a notice stating that it is seeking applications for one eligible ship to fill one Maritime Security Program (MSP) Operating Agreement.
Shipping Execs Agree to Plead Guilty
The U.S. Department of Justice announced that four individuals have agreed to plead guilty for their involvement in a conspiracy to eliminate competition and raise…
General Dynamics Announces Exec Appointments
General Dynamics announced that David K. Heebner, president of General Dynamics Land Systems, will succeed Michael W. Toner as executive vice president and group…
Aries Maritime Secures Charters for Two Products Tankers
Aries Maritime Transport Limited announced that it has reached an agreement to commence a period charter for the , a 1992-built products tanker, and the High Rider…
Intrepid Returns to Manhattan
After a 2-year stint at Bayonne Drydock to undergo $60m restoration and refurbishment efforts, the Intrepid will make its way back to Pier 86 . The voyage begins in and will pass the Statue of Liberty and Ground Zero as it makes its way next to Pier 86. Intrepid will be led by a United States Coast Guard Cutter, and towed by the same McAllister tugboats that pulled it from its berth in 2006. Bow-to-stern refurbishment projects included the modification of interior spaces…
Navy Christens Littoral Combat Ship Independence
The Navy will christen littoral combat ship (LCS) at 10:00 a.m. on Oct. The name recognizes the cornerstone of our nation's foundation that so many Americans have sacrificed to ensure.
Sealift Ships Transfer to Ready Reserve Force
As of October 1, 2008, eight Fast Sealift Ships officially became part of the Maritime Administration’s Ready Reserve Force. While custody of the eight ships (Algol…
Tanker Runs Aground Near Philadelphia
The , a 600-ft. Liberian flagged tanker, is anchored in the and near Reedy Point Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, after it ran aground with 21 people aboard Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, near the St. George Bridge 30 miles south of . Members of the Coast Guard, Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the New Jersey State Police responded to the grounding.
POSCO to Sell Pos Plaza
According to reports, POSCO has decided to sell Pos Plaza commercial skyscraper to a based fund company. The price of the building is reported to be over $400 million.
Crowley to Expand Barge Fleet
Crowley Maritime Corporation’s Vessel Management Services subsidiary has awarded construction contracts to Gunderson Marine of for – in addition to two already…
Strategic Marine Sells Two Crewboats
Two more aluminum crew boats being constructed “on spec” by Australian shipbuilder Strategic Marine have been sold, indicating the company’s calculated decision…
Electric Boat Awarded $267m Contract
General Dynamics, Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Conn., is being awarded a $267m modification to previously awarded contract N00024-05-C-2103 to exercise options for…
Wärtsilä-Hyundai Engine Company Innaugurates New Factory
Wärtsilä-Hyundai Engine Company, a joint venture between Wärtsilä and Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), inaugurated its new factory in . The 50/50 joint venture company manufactures Wärtsilä 50DF dual-fuel engines for LNG carriers and other marine applications. The optimal capacity of the factory is 100-120 engines a year. During the inauguration, the first engine manufactured by the joint venture company was started by Mr Ole Johansson…
Panama Canal Accepts Bids for Third Dry Excavation Project
Moving forward with the next phase of its Expansion Program, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) released a request for proposals (RFP) soliciting bids for the third of four dry excavation projects.
Submarine Missouri Reaches First Major Milestone
The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN 780) reached her first major milestone Sept. 27, during her keel authentication ceremony held at the General Dynamics Electric Boat facility in North Kingstown. Caesar S. DeSanto Sr. welded the initials of Rebecca W. Gates onto a plate of steel to symbolize the authentication of the keel. Gates, the wife of Secretary of Defense, Robert M. Gates, is the sponsor for Missouri, the seventh Virginia-class submarine to join the fleet. U.S. Rep.
SNA West Coast Symposium Highlights Maritime Strategy
Vice Adm. D. C. Curtis, Commander, Naval Surface Forces and Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, kicked off the 10th annual Surface Navy Association (SNA) West Coast 2008 Symposium Aug.
Star Bulk Takes Delivery of Capesize Vessel
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. has taken delivery of the Star Ypsilon, a Capesize bulk carrier of approximately 150,940 dwt, built in 1991 in . The vessel is chartered…
This Day in Naval History - Oct. 01
1800 - schooner Experiment captures French schooner Diana. 1844 - The Naval Observatory, headed by Lt. Matthew Fontaine Maury, occupies its first permanent quarters. 1874 - Supply Corps purser Lt.
