This Day in Naval History â Feb. 18
1846 - General order on Port and Starboard 1944 - Amphibious Force under RADM Hill lands troops on Engebi Island, Eniwetok 1955 - 1st of 14 detonations, Operation Teapot nuclear test (Source
Sino-Global Results for Q2 2009
Sino-Global Shipping America, Ltd. (NASDAQ:SINO) a leading, non-state-owned provider of shipping agency services operating primarily in China, announced selectedâŚ
USCG Honors Responders to Plane Crash
The U.S. Coast Guard is scheduled to hold an award ceremony Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2 p.m., at the New York Waterway Terminal,West 39th Street and 12th Ave. in ManhattanâŚ
Amsec Wins Navy Contract
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) subsidiary Amsec LLC has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy for Shipyard, Ship Alteration Installation and Marine/Mechanical Engineering Design Services.
Raymarine New C-Series Widescreen
Raymarine, Inc. introduced its new line of C-Series Widescreen Multifunction Displays (MFDs) to the U.S. market. The new MFDs expand the power of multifunction navigation with largerâŚ
Ocean Shipholding Security Ops Agreement
The Maritime Administration has approved the award of a new Maritime Security Program operating agreement to Ocean Shipholdings, Inc., a U.S. citizen-owned company.
Star Tankers Pool Expands
Heidmar Inc. announced on Feb. 12 that longstanding pool member, Tsakos Shipping and Trading S. A., entered the M/T Selini into the Star Tankers pool on January 12, 2009.
Mitsubishi Engines for Chem Carrier
Chem Carriers, the Sunshine, Louisiana-based cargo carrier, once again chose Mitsubishi engines for its new M/V Dorella Banta. The 70 ft x 28 ft x 10 ft, 131-ton towboat was built by Rodriguez Boat Builders. The twin engines, supplied by Laborde, are Mitsubishi S12A2 series rated at 850 hp at 1,940 rpm. The 12-cylinder, 34-liter engines are EPA compliant. The vessel is equipped with 7:1 reduction gearsâŚ
CG to Reduce Credentialing Process Time
The U.S. Coast Guard announced ongoing actions to reduce processing time for mariner credentials. The National Maritime Center, the Coast Guard's new centralizedâŚ
Star Bulk New Charter for Capesize Star Beta
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (Nasdaq: SBLK), a global maritime transportation company focusing on dry bulk cargoes announced the Star Beta, a Capesize vessel of 174âŚ
Steyr Motors North America Open Day
Steyr Motors North America, a fully owned subsidiary of Steyr Motors in Steyr, Austria celebrates its Grand Opening of the new office and warehouse facility, located in Panama City, Florida. The first Open Day at the premises of Steyr North America, Panama City, gives distributors, dealers, customers the chance to meet and greet staff and get a look at the offices and warehouse. A barbeque is planned if weather allows.
Resolve Fixes Damaged Coral Reefs
International salvage company, Resolve, is helping to repair damage done by the maritime industry through a pioneering coral reef replacement system. From its U.S. base in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Resolve has developed a technique to effectively grow coral and anchor it to the seabed atop customâmade underwater structures. Resolve has completed the environmental remediation of the 910 ft long decommissioned Navy aircraft carrier exâOriskany.
Hapag-Lloyd Rate Increases
The rate erosion for Far East services already apparent in 2008 has continued at the beginning of this year. In the meantime freight rates worldwide have reached a level that no longer covers costs.
Daily News â Feb. 17
1864 - Confederate submarine H.L.
Coast Guard, Navy Apprehend Pirates
A Miami-based U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment operating as part of Combined Task Force 151 in the Gulf of Aden assisted in the apprehension of 16 suspected pirates in a 24 hour period. The eight-person LEDET 405 team is conducting counter-piracy operations aboard USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) and USS Mahan (DDG 72) as part of a multinational task force in and around the Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and the Red Sea. "Our role is to augment and train U.S.
Feeder Ports for Marine Inspector Training
The US Coast Guard issued an ALCOAST (All Coast Guard Message) designating 18 Sectors and Marine Safety Units as âFeeder Portsâ to be utilized for training of new marine safety and security personnel.
Suspected Pirates Apprehended
The crew of the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) apprehended seven suspected pirates in the Gulf of Aden Feb. 11 after responding to a distress call from a nearby merchant vessel. The event marks the first time CTF-151 has apprehended suspected pirates. The Marshall Islands-flagged Motor Vessel Polaris sent a distress call to all ships in the area reporting that a small skiff containing seven suspected pirates had attempted a forcible boarding of their vessel using a ladder.
Deaths & Injuries During Mooring Increasing
Serious accidents in mooring operations involving death or serious injury appear to be increasing over the long term, according to the UK P&I Club. The Club findsâŚ
Fifth Avenue Landing, New Megayact Facility
San Diego is the site of the new Fifth Avenue Landing, an elite, stylish superyacht facility that now welcomes the worldâs largest and luxurious megayachts. Located adjacent to the San Diego Convention Center within walking distance of several world-class hotels, the Fifth Avenue Landing is a exclusive, 12-slip facility that instantly ranks among the worldâs finest. The new facility can accommodate yachts as large as 300 ft.
Panama Canal Expansion Briefing
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) Administrator/CEO Alberto Alemán Zubieta delivered an address on Feb. 11 at the 2009 Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) Logistics Conference in Dallas, Texas.
