Curtis-Straus Offers Marine Testing
Curtis-Straus LLC (subsidiary of Bureau Veritas) is working together with expert bodies in ship classification to test marine electronic products, including International…
WISTA Houston, Luncheon for Adm Mary Landry
The members of the Houston Chapter of The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association have invited the public to attend a luncheon for Rear Admiral Mary…
This Day in Coast Guard History – Sept. 23
1967-Coho Salmon Fishing Disaster- A severe squall through the Frankfort River Platte area of northern Lake Michigan. Twenty-five-foot waves generated by the squall caught off guard an estimated 1…
This Day in Naval History – Sept. 23
1779 - Captain John Paul Jones in Continental Navy frigate Bonhomme Richard captures HMS Serapis. 1931 - LT Alfred Pride pilots Navy's first rotary wing aircraft…
Eye on the Navy
Sept. 16, 200: The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199), left, is alongside the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) during a connected replenishment at sea. Fort McHenry is deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Wilson/Released)
Global Maritime Environmental Congress
For two days, industry experts from all over the world will attend the Global Maritime Environmental Congress (GMEC) in Hamburg to discuss developments, to present results…
Torjusen Appointed to TDW Offshore
TDW Offshore Services AS announced the appointment of Helene Torjusen to the position of Marketing Manager. In her new role, Torjusen contributes to the TDW Offshore Services web site, and supports all marketing communications activities, including advertising, events, media relations, and production of sales literature. Torjusen’s primary aim is to heighten global awareness of the company’s capabilities and experience in the pipeline services sector.
Demeroutis VP Labor Relations at Crowley
Crowley Maritime Corporation announced that effective October 1, Steve Demeroutis will assume the role of vice president, labor relations, replacing Jerry Dowd who is retiring after 25 years of service. Demeroutis is domiciled in Jacksonville and reports to Bill Pennella, vice chairman and executive vice president. In his new position, Demeroutis will be responsible for the development and implementation of Crowley's overall labor strategy.
MLL Wins U.S. Army Watercraft Mngmt Contract
Maersk Line Limited (MLL) has been awarded a contract for the Care of Supplies in Storage (COSIS) of U.S. Army watercraft. MLL will be responsible for the upkeep…
NG Supplies Nav Systems for Brazil OSVs
Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE:NOC) Sperry Marine business unit has been awarded contracts to supply bridge navigation systems for four new offshore supply vessels to be built in Brazil.
Breakthrough for Dutch Yachtbuilding Industry
As of 1 July 2009, yachts larger than 78.7 ft registered under the Dutch flag can be built in accordance with the international Large Yacht Code 2. The Dutch regulations…
Ship Simulator Professional at INMEX India 2009
VSTEP will be demonstrating their maritime training tool Ship Simulator Professional and the Instructor Station Editor Suite at the Holland Pavilion of Holland Marine…
Kongsberg Sub-Bottom Profiler Delivered to Japan
Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) recently awarded Kongsberg Defence Systems a contract for the delivery of one Kongsberg TOPAS PS 18 Parametric Sub-bottom Profiler system.
New Commitments to Russia from ABB Marine
Russia’s key role in capturing hard to reach Arctic energy resources has prompted two new initiatives from leading electric propulsion systems supplier ABB Marine…
Marlink Enhanced Wavecall (TM) Services
Marlink, the maritime satellite communications provider, will announce new features for its WaveCall(TM) VSAT solution at Ft Lauderdale International Boat Show. The company has introduced automatic roaming and Committed Information Rates (CIRs) to enable users to seamlessly roam between Ku-band coverage spots as well as benefit from increased bandwidth for Internet browsing and calling. Furthermore…
Weak but Steady Growth in Oil & Gas Tanker Fleet
The world fleet of oil, chemical and gas tankers is predicted to continue to grow over the next five years, although at a much more sluggish rate than the previous five years…
Delivery, Charter of Aframax Tanker Asahi Princess
Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited (NYSE:TNP) announced the delivery and charter of DNA-aframax tanker Asahi Princess from Sumitomo Heavy Industries in Japan. The…
This Day in Coast Guard History – Sept. 22
1897-The sloop yacht, Cuyahoga broke adrift from moorings and drifted out 4 1/2 miles NE of the Plum Island, MA station. Surfmen sailed out and brought her back, turning her over to her owner.
This Day in Naval History – Sept. 22
1918 - Ensign David S. Ingalls, USNR, in a Sopwith Camel, shoots down his fifth enemy aircraft, becoming the first U.S. Navy ace while flying with the British Royal Air Force.
Gjøa Hull Safely Through Gulf of Aden
The hull of the North Sea Gjøa platform is on its way to Norway from the Samsung shipyard in South Korea. At the weekend an EU naval force provided a military escort as the hull passed through the notorious Gulf of Aden. The result of 1.7 million hours worked in South Korea, the Gjøa platform hull is now on its way to Stord via the Suez Canal. The long voyage to Stord is estimated to take 40-45 days.
