Eye on the Fleet
Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD-50) perform an operational test on a 13-meter rigid hull inflatable boat in the Arabian Sea on Jan. 28, 2009. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Charles Panter/Released)
Budget Cuts Threaten Marine Tech Program
Cape Fear Community College is sending out an S.O.S. to state lawmakers for the future of its Marine Technology program, one of the college’s oldest and most successful two-year job-training programs.
Wind Farm Workers Evacuated from Barge
At 8:26 a.m., the morning of Jan. 30, Liverpool Coastguard were contacted by workers on the work barge UR101 reporting that the barge anchor cables were breaking in heavy seas.
CG Investigates Ferry Accident
The Coast Guard is working to determine what caused a 207 ft Burlington, Vt. based ferry to strike a pier here at 5:20 p.m. Jan. 30, causing injury to passengers and crew.
Former Shipping Exec Sentenced
A former high-level shipping executive was sentenced today to serve 48 months in jail and to pay a $20,000 criminal fine for his role in an antitrust conspiracy…
ACL New VP Transportation Service
American Commercial Lines Inc. (NASDAQ: ACLI) announced that Bill Braman has joined the company as Vice President and General Manager of Transportation Services. In Braman's most recent position as Division Manager for CSX Transportation (CSXT), he was responsible for operational productivity and customer service for the northeastern U.S., directing more than 2,000 employees. Braman is a transportation industry veteran who began his career with CSXT as a switchman.
Contractor Selection for Goliat FPSO Still Open
The operator of the Goliat field in the Barents Sea, Eni, announced the selection of concept for the Goliat FPSO. “We respect that Eni has chosen a different concept…
Alaska State Ferry Breaks Free
The Alaska State Ferry Lituya, a 180 ft motor vessel home ported in Metlakatla broke loose from its moorings at the ferry pier and is reported aground one mile north on Scrub Island…
Daewoo Q4 Net Rises
According to a report from TradingMarkets.com, Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co.(KSE:042660), the world's third-largest shipyard, said its fourth-quarter…
Odfjell Charters from Nat’l Chemical Carriers
Effective 1 February, Odfjell has entered into an agreement with its Saudi-Arabian partner National Chemical Carriers Ltd. Co (NCC) to bare-boat charter their three 37…
Siemens Equips Ships for Australia's Navy
Siemens Marine Solutions has been commissioned by the Spanish shipyard Navantia S.A. to equip two new multi-functional supply ships with pod propulsion units and power supply equipment.
New MarineCam System, Live Video Feed
With the introduction of the M2sat MarineCam shipping companies can use live video streams and still images for commercial and operational efficiency. Hub Urlings…
Blue Ocean, Ip.access Provide GSM Coverage
Ip.access, developer of picocell and femtocell solutions, announced that Blue Ocean Wireless, the world’s first global GSM provider for the deep sea merchant maritime sector…
FSG Newbuilding Northern Expedition
On Friday January 30, 2009 at approximately 9:00 a.m. a new cruiseferry for FSG`s Canadian customer British Columbia Ferry Services, Inc. (BC Ferries), will leave the Flensburger shipyard and start her voyage from Germany to British Columbia, Canada. The new 498 ft ship will accommodate 600 passengers and 130 vehicles. Among its many features, the Northern Expedition will offer 55 modern cabins for…
Kirby Corp Record 2008 Results
Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX) announced record net earnings for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2008 of $38.4m, or $.72 per share, compared with net earnings of $34.4m…
This Day in Naval History – Feb. 3
1801 - Senate approves peace treaty with France ending undeclared naval war that began 1798 1917 - US severs diplomatic relations with Germany (Source: Navy News Service)
