Photo: CGC Aspen Recovers Sea Buoy
On Dec. 31, crewmembers on the Coast Guard Cutter Aspen lowered the San Francisco Approach Buoy on the deck of the cutter after retrieving it from the bottom of the water. The buoy was reported missing on December 30 after an outbound ship reportedly struck it. (Coast Guard photo)
Subsea Umbilical Frame Agreement
Aker Solutions has signed a frame agreement with Shell Norway and Shell U.K. Limited for the supply of subsea umbilicals. The contract is awarded for one year with…
Discussion of Shipbuilding Stimulus Plan
According to a report from China Daily, A stimulus program to revive China's shipbuilding industry is currently under discussion and will be submitted to the State Council…
No Punitive Damages for Wrongful Death
The Supreme Court of British Columbia ruled that punitive or aggravated damages are not allowed in a wrongful death action brought under the Marine Liability Act.
LNG Carrier Cleared for Service
The Suez Matthew moored in Everett, Mass., around 11 a.m. on Dec. 29, after the captain of the port lifted a detention order placed on the LNG tanker when it temporarily…
Ship Allides Fuel Containment Facility Pier
The Coast Guard is investigating an allision between a ship and a pier at a fuel containment facility in Rensselaer, N.Y., that occurred at approximately, 12:30 p.m., on Dec. 29, 2008.
Evergreen Restructures and Consolidates
On Dec. 30, 2008, Evergreen Shipping Agency (America), agents for Evergreen Marine Corporation, announced that the company will consolidate some North America offices…
Supertankers Store 50m Barrels of Oil
According to a Dec. 15 report from Financial Times, oil companies and traders are storing at least 50 million barrels of oil in supertankers in a clear sign of supply…
Genco Takes Delivery of New Capesize
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE:GNK) has taken delivery of the Genco Hadrian, a 170,500 dwt Capesize newbuilding. The Genco Hadrian is the sixth vessel to…
Sino-Global Appoints He Yi Min
Sino-Global Shipping America, Ltd. (NASDAQ:SINO) ("Sino-Global"), a non-state-owned provider of shipping agency services operating primarily in China, announced the appointment of Mr.
Potential Whale Breeding Grounds Discovered
A large number of North Atlantic right whales have been seen in the Gulf of Maine, leading right whale researchers at NOAA’s Northeast Fisheries Science Center to believe they have identified a wintering ground and potentially a breeding ground for this endangered species. The NEFSC’s aerial survey team saw 44 individual right whales on Dec. 3 in the Jordan Basin area, located about 70 miles south of Bar Harbor, Maine.
Captain of Korean Flagged Ship Sentenced
Hae Wan Yang, 54, of South Korea, was sentenced on Dec. 30 in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to two months of home confinement in the United States and two years…
Manitowoc Sells Marine Business
On Jan. 2, the Manitowoc Company, Inc. (NYSE:MTW) announced the completion, effective as of December 31, 2008, of the previously announced sale of its Marine segment…
U.S. Transportation Command Contract
Sealift Inc. of Oyster Bay, N.Y., is being awarded a $14,141,570 fixed-price requirements contract for dedicated sealift services to transport lawful cargo by U.S.
Horizon Lines Acknowledges Suit
Horizon Lines, Inc. announced on Jan. 2 that it has been named as a defendant in a securities class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District…
MarineNews Launches Letters to the Editor
Marine News is launching its new Executive Corner, providing workboat industry executives with a place to be heard. This letters-to-the-editor section will feature…
This Day in Naval History – Jan. 5
1875 - CDR Edward Lull begins expedition to locate best ship canal route across Panama. Route followed 30 years later. 1943 - USS Helena (CL-50) fired first proximity…
Dockwise Takes Delivery of MV Trustee
The MV Triumph, the final vessel out of a series of six, joined the fleet of Dockwise Transport in December. Dockwise is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dockwise Ltd.
CG Investigates Ship, Bridge Allision
Coast Guard Sector Field Office Grand Haven, Mich., responded to a bridge allision on the St. Joseph River, which occurred shortly before 8 a.m. Dec. 30. The ship Manistee, a U.S.
New HD850 Precision Searchlight Sonar
The new HD850 series from Wesmar was installed aboard the F/V American Triumph. “The Wesmar HD850 is working well, marking fish down 320 fathoms on 1200 meter range,” said Captain Eric of the American Triumph. Captain Sandy also adds, “The Wesmar HD850 is marking extremely well. The new trawlscan mode on the HD 850 shows more fishable area by keeping the sound beam out front. Features of the system include active stabilization, a digital link, and searchlight advantage.
