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…
This Day in Naval History – March 11
1941 - President Franklin D.
Wärtsilä Receives Order for FSV Design
Wärtsilä, ship power system integrator for the marine industry, has received a ship design order from the Norwegian shipping company Sartor Shipping AS. The order is for two Vik-Sandvik 465 FSV design vessels that will be built at the Wison Heavy Industry shipyard in China. Wärtsilä scope of supply also includes two main engines, gear boxes and propellers. Sartor Shipping has options for further newbuildings at the yard. The vessels are due for delivery in 2010 and 2011.
Putin Pledges Support for Shipbuilders
According to a March 10 report from The Moscow Times, Russia plans to triple orders of state ships in the next six years to $19b and build a new shipyard near the Baltic Sea port of Primorsk…
South Korea New Builds May be Canceled
According to a March 10 report from Reuters, South Korea's shipbuilders are showing signs that they will delay or cancel orders. For years, shipbuilders have been…
Northrop Creates Jobs in Newport News
According to a March 10 report from the Daily Press, among other new business investments in the city of Newport News, VA, Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding is involved in a collaboration to invest $363m…
