Samson R&D: Mozsgai, Pederson, Dundas
Samson, specialist in performance cordage, has furthered its commitment to research and development by hiring Greg Mozsgai, Senior R&D Engineer; Mark Pederson, R&D Engineer…
New Navy Contract
Atlantic Marine Mayport, LLC, Jacksonville, Fla., is being awarded a $37,035,816 firm-fixed-price contract to perform drydock, ship alterations, and maintenance…
New AVT 30/35 Class Tug from Robert Allan
In February, 2010, a new Voith tractor tug Ansar 20 was delivered from NGV Tech Sdn. Bhd. of Malaysia to Bakri Navigation for service in Saudi Arabia. This new design, designated by Robert Allan Ltd., as an AVT 30/35 Class tug, is suitable for a wide range of duties including line tug operations, harbor towage, hose handling, and ship-handling. Its main duties for Bakri Navigation will be assisting tankers in mooring and connecting cargo hoses at single point mooring terminals. • Length o.a.
Zodiac Promotions, Seigel, Beck, Tracy
Zodiac of North America, Inc., manufacturer of military inflatable boats and rigid-hull inflatable boats (RIBs), announced three essential staff changes. Vice President and General Manager, Steve Seigel, has been promoted to President and General Manager of the Military and Professional products business. Bob Beck has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer, and T.J. Tracy has been promoted to Director of Sales and Marketing.
PD Logistics Awarded Safety Honor
The North Lincolnshire Health & Safety Group has presented PD Logistics, part of the PD Ports Group, with its annual Health and Safety award, recognizing the Company’s…
J. Ray Wins More Work in Saudi Arabia
J. Ray McDermott, S.A., a subsidiary of McDermott International, Inc., announced that it was recently awarded additional work under the Long-Term Agreement (LTA) with Saudi Aramco.
This Day in Naval History – March 12
1942 - President Franklin D. Roosevelt designates Admiral Ernest J. King to serve as the Chief of Naval Operations, as well as the Commander-in-Chief, United States…
Lambros Resigns from Seanergy Maritime
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: SHIP; SHIP.W) announced that Mr. Lambros Papakostantinou, member of the Board of Directors of the Company, has resigned…
OSI $1.3m Contract with Australian Navy
OSI Geospatial Inc. (TSX:OSI) announced that its International Systems Operations has signed a contract with the Australian Navy valued at approximately $1.3m. Under the terms of the contract…
CG Foundation Honors 14th District
The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education, welfare and morale of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced today…
STX, Schottel to Produce Propulsion Systems
The South Korean company STX Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. and Schottel will be cooperating in the area of large rudder propeller systems for underwater installation, as used on drilling rigs, for example. Within the framework of a corresponding licence agreement, STX will manufacture rudder propellers covering a power range from 2000 to 5800 kW, while Schottel will supply the core components for these systems in the form of the L gearbox.
Bulk/Refrigeration Cargo Ship at Auction
International Boat & Marine Auction Services, in cooperation with Marine Business Exchange, Inc. (marinebusinessexchange.com) announced the auction of the 1982 Bulk/Refrig.
TracPhone FleetBroadband Global Service
Mariners relying on the TracPhone FB500 and FB250 satellite communications systems from KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI) can enjoy the activation of Inmarsat’s…
Atlantis, Hartmann Group Uses Amos2
Hartmann Logistiks has taken delivery of the first of 12 AHT from Fincantieri of Italy. The vessel, Atlantis, is the first ship of the Hartmann Group which will be equipped with Amos2 Quality, Maintenance and Procurement. The contract, signed in 2008, represents a major breakthrough for SpecTec on the challenging German market. Atlantis will operate in Egyptian waters on behalf of BP.
Chew President, VeriTainer Asia
VeriTainer Corporation, a crane mounted maritime security solutions, announced the formation of VeriTainer (Asia) Pte. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of VeriTainer Corporation. VeriTainer Asia Pte.
GRL launches ROVolution 4.0
General Robotics Limited (GRL), introduced Version 4.0 of it ROVolution ROV pilot training and mission planning simulator that uses real-time dynamic and hydrodynamic modelling to give pilots a highly realistic experience of subsea operations. ROVolution now includes a comprehensive Pilot Training Metrics module to improve the measurability and consistency of pilot training and assessment. An instructor…
Damage Assessment, USS Port Royal
The Navy has completed a majority of its damage assessment of USS Port Royal (CG 73), which ran aground a half-mile off Honolulu Airport's Reef Runway Feb. The propeller blades, sonar dome and underwater hull were among items damaged on the 567 ft guided-missile cruiser. Critical systems -- such as the vertical launch cell hatches and other weapons systems, the AEGIS radar system, ballistic missile defense capability…
UK, VTS Simulation from Transas
Transas Marine (UK) Ltd and Blackpool and the Fylde College’s Fleetwood Nautical Campus have successfully added a VTS simulation suite to its Transas Navi-Trainer Professional Simulation centre.
Andrie Inc. Implements FuelTrax
Nautical Control Solutions announced that Andrie Inc. of Muskegon, Michigan is implementing their FuelTrax marine fuel management system on M/V Karen Andrie, a 120 ft tug.
Moffatt & Nichol Assesses Philadelphia Port
Moffatt & Nichol announced that the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority (PRPA) has selected the firm to perform a strategic assessment of the Port’s facilities by identifying…
