Sea Perch ROVs Teach Students About Naval Engineering
Engineers from Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Carderock Division, a Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) field activity, mentored middle and high school students…
U.S., Indonesia Dive Into Salvage Ops
![Antigua Regional Security Service Ordinary Seaman Julio L. Charles prepares to leave surface to inspect the hull of the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51) on a training dive during Navy Diver Global Fleet Station (ND-GFS) 2008. Grasp and 14 embarked navy divers are on a 90-day deployment to the Caribbean visiting seven island nations to take part in joint diver training. Global Fleet Station's mission is to maintain strong multi-laterial partnerships, support](https://images.marinelink.com/images/maritime/w100h1500/ntigua-regional-security-service-ordinary-1778.jpg)
By Cmdr. Divers from the United States and Indonesian Navies began a six-day diving operation July 21 to survey a wreck in Surabaya harbor as part of joint naval engagement activities (NEA) between the two nations. A joint diving team will conduct survey dives to identify the sunken vessel and determine potential salvage hazards such as fuel, explosives and dangerous cargo. Once the survey is complete…
Delisting of Ocean Rig ASA
DryShips Inc. delisted from the Oslo Exchange.
Panama Canal Extends Deadline for Locks Design-Build Bid Submission
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) extended the locks proposal due date. The four global consortia in the running for the contract will now have until December 10…
Intermanager Condemns Hebei Spirit Crew Detentions
InterManager, the international inhouse and third party shipmanagement association, has roundly condemned the continuing detention in of the Master and Chief Officer from the tanker Hebei Spirit.
OceanFreight Inc. Announces Long-Term Time Charter
OceanFreight Inc. announced that it has entered into a time charter contract for the Panamax dry bulk carrier, M/V Augusta, at a gross rate of $42,100 per day for…
USNS Mercy Support Pacific Partnership 2008
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The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) is anchored off the coast of to support Pacific Partnership 2008. Pacific Partnership is a four-month deployment by Mercy to assist the governments of participating nations with medical, dental and construction civic assistance programs. U.S. Navy photo By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph Seavey
Guangzhou Ship Plans to Buy Wenchong
Guangzhou Shipyard International said its directors have passed a resolution approving the company's plan to apply to China Beijing Equity Exchange to participate…
Baker Hughes Announces Second Quarter Results
Baker Hughes Incorporated announced that net income for the second quarter 2008 was $379.3m or $1.23 per diluted share compared to $349.6 million or $1.09 per diluted…
North of England Warns Shipowners to Keep Close Watch on Surveys
The North of England P&I club has warned its members to keep a closer watch on draught surveys to avoid costly cargo shortage claims. According to Tony Baker, head…
Chemoil Makes Appointment to Singapore Trading Team
Main board-listed Chemoil has appointed Soh Guan Tin Colin as Trading Manager in . Colin brings over ten years of trading experience and a solid network of market contacts in Asia and the .
This Day in Naval History - July 22
1802 - Frigate Constellation defeats 9 Corsair gunboats off . 1905 - Body of John Paul Jones moved to for reburial. 1953 - U.S. 1964 - Four Navy Divers (LCDR Robert Thompson…
NOL Bids to Buy Hapag-Lloyd
Neptune Orient Lines Limited (NOL) confirmed that it has submitted an indicative non-binding bid to acquire the Hapag-Lloyd container shipping business. A completed…
Master of Marine Engineering Program Announces New Course Offerings
The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy’s Master of Marine Engineering (MMarE) degree program, a distance-learning master’s program, begins its third year this September…
This Day in Naval History - July 21
1823 - After pirate attack, Lt. David G. Farragut leads landing party to destroy pirate stronghold in . 1944 - Invasion and recapture of begins. 1946 - In first…
OceanFreight Announces Long-Term Time Charter
OceanFreight Inc. announced that it has entered into a time charter contract for the Panamax dry bulk carrier, M/V Augusta, at a gross rate of $42,100 per day for…
LNG Facility Expansion Halted Due to Leakage Concerns
The US Court of Appeals for the vacated an order of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) granting permission for expansion of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility at Cove Point.
NOAA Deploys Smart Buoy
The NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office will deploy a “smart buoy” at the mouth of the to take observations of the Bay's changing conditions. A part of the Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System (CBIBS)…
Cummings to Join Kick-Off of MERC
On July 22 Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (Md.-7), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, will join the Maryland Department of Transportation…
Ocean Tankers Awarded Contract
Following a public Government Tender, the company was awarded the Contract last April 21, for (a) the study and construction of the necessary infrastructure (SPM…