General Dynamics Repairs USS Hartford
The U.S. Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $15.8 million contract to plan and perform repair work on USS Hartford (SSN-768), a Los Angeles-class attack submarine damaged March 20…
Maritime Exhibit at National Museum
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History opened "On the Water: Stories from Maritime America," a new, permanent exhibition designed to engage the public in an exploration of America's maritime heritage. The 8,500 sq ft exhibition builds on the Smithsonian's National Watercraft Collection of rigged ship models, patent models, documents and images to bring the sights, sounds and stories from the oceans, inland rivers and coastal communities to the museum's millions of visitors.
This Day in Naval History – June 9
1942 - First Navy photograhic interpretation unit set up in the Atlanic.
Rendell Announces Investment in Southport
Governor Edward G. Rendell announced the investment of up to $25 million dollars in commonwealth capital funds to advance the Southport Marine Terminal project at the Port of Philadelphia.
TOP Ships Fifth Newbuilding Vessel
TOP Ships Inc. (NASDAQ: TOPS) announced that it has taken delivery of the M/T Britto from SPP Plant & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd of the Republic of Korea.The Britto is the fifth of six 50…
Fleet Week Parade of Ships
Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet joined Navy League New York Council members in observing Fleet Week New York 2009's opening Parade of Ships May 20 at a reception in southern Manhattan. "On behalf of the maritime forces of the U.S. and our Canadian ally, I'd like to relay the message that 'We love New York!'" proclaimed Vice Adm. Mel Williams, Jr., to numerous civilian and military distinguished guests shortly before the ships were within sight. He pointed out the importance of such opportunities.
Autoload Stability Software on Olympic Zeus
Autoship Systems Corporation (ASC) of Vancouver, Canada announced the sale of their onboard stability software, Autoload, to Olympic Shipping AS for their latest environmentally friendly new-build, Olympic Zeus. Olympic Zeus is an anchor handling tug supply construction vessel designed by Ulstein Design AS and one of the biggest vessels of this type built by Ulstein Verft AS. Developed for advanced operations in deep sea conditions…
Conference on Light Weight Marine Structures
The first international Conference on Light Weight Structures will occur September seven through 8, 2009, in Glasgow, UK. Cost savings is one of the criteria for successful structural engineering and transport application. The use of strong but light-weight members helps to achieve this in that the overall stress levels in a construction are reduced together with handling, manipulation and pay-load cost.
Tasmania’s Manx Connection
When the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company purchased its latest Incat-built high speed ferry for service on the Irish Sea it continued a relationship established 22 years ago. In 1987, Incat’s chairman Robert Clifford was invited by naval architects Hart Fenton, acting for then Steam Packet shareholder Sea Containers, to visit the Isle of Man with a view of building a high speed craft to serve the island’s needs.
Student-Built Robotic Boats to Compete
College Students from the United States and Canada will bring their robotic boats to Virginia Beach to compete for up to $20,000 in prize money. The event, the second…
New Dry Docking Course from Lloyd’s
The marine industry’s first ever course designed to provide the essential information needed to prepare, plan and execute a successful dry-docking is to be launched…
TOTE Earns OHSAS Certification
Totem Ocean Trailer Express, Inc., (TOTE), a shipping company operating roll-on/roll-off cargo vessels between the Ports of Tacoma, Wash., and Anchorage, Alaska…
McMillen Joins T&T Bisso
The T&T Bisso Response Network announced the addition of DeeAnn McMillen to its Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90) management team. McMillen has 19 years of experience assisting clients with regulatory compliance. She has spent the previous nine years focusing on vessel emergency response services, OPA 90 and state regulatory compliance. (www.ttbisso.com)
Star Bulk 1Q Results
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (Nasdaq: SBLK), a global shipping company focusing on transportation of dry bulk cargoes, announced its unaudited financial and operating results for the three month period ended March 31, 2009. • For the first quarter of 2009, net income was $22.5 million versus net income of $16.7 million for the first quarter of 2008, an increase of approximately 34%. • For the first quarter of 2009…
Pamarine Black Box for Ships
Marine safety equipment supplier Pamarine launched its Blu Veritas Voyage Data Recorder (VDR). Similar to black boxes fitted on the aircraft, the Voyage Data Recorder…
This Day in Naval History – June 8
1830 - Sloop-of-war Vincennes becomes first U.S. 1937 - Observation of total eclipse of the sun by U.S. Navy detachment commanded by CAPT J. F. Hellweg, USN, participating…
Frontier Driller Final Phase Complete
Signal International announced the delivery of the Frontier Driller semisubmersible rig which underwent a major upgrade and modernization at its East Bank yard in Pascagoula, Miss. The scope of work encompassed starting with a veteran semisubmersible rig; renovating and outfitting it with updated drilling and marine equipment to render the rig capable of drilling deeper wells. Major tasks such as construction of new derrick (single lift)…
Tognum to Supply Engines for New Ferry
The propulsion system and power generation specialist, Tognum, has won a contract for its Engines business unit from the Australian shipyard Austal to supply four large diesel engines. The 20V 8000 M71L-model MTU engines, each capable of 9,100 kW (12,376 PS), will provide the main propulsion for the new catamaran ferry Jean de la Valetta operated by Virtu Ferries from Malta. The vessel will also use four on-board gensets powered by S60 engines.
Dockwise Appoints Wit CFO
Dockwise Ltd. announces that its subsidiary Dockwise Shipping has appointed Peter Wit as its Chief Financial Officer, effective September 1 2009. Wit, who has a…
New HD10 Series Electrical Connector
LADD Industries Inc., announced the addition of the HD10-9-1939P-B022 to the Deutsch Industrial product line. Deutsch Industrial products offer connector solutions for harsh environments and heavy duty applications. Deutsch Industrial electrical connectors are environmentally sealed, shock and vibration resistant, and use a common contact and tooling system. The HD10 series connectors are compact cylindrical connectors designed for diagnostic and heavy duty applications.
