This Day in Naval History – Feb. 20
1962 – Lt. Col. John Glenn, USMC becomes first American to orbit Earth. His flight in Friendship 7 (Mercury 6) consisted of 3 orbits in 88 minutes at a velocity of 17…
Singapore Addresses Fight Against Piracy
The Singapore Ministry of Defence released the speech delivered by Minister for Defence Teo Chee Hean at a recent conference. He stated, among other things, that…
Marine Polluter Penalized $15k
A Prince Edward Island provincial court judge has ordered the vessel BBC Nordland to pay a $15k penalty for illegally discharging a pollutant in Canadian waters.
Multiple Factors Caused Container Ship Accident
The National Transportation Safety Board determined on Feb. 18 that a medically unfit pilot, an ineffective master, and poor communications between the two were…
Fastmount Appoints Distributors
Growth in sales worldwide has prompted Fastmount Ltd, the New Zealand designer and manufacturer of the Fastmount removable panel mounting systems to strengthen its distribution team in Europe. Fastmount has selected marine industry specialists with a wealth of knowledge in both the OEM and refit sectors in the Netherlands, Belgium, Turkey, Finland and Sweden. They appointed Kroon B.V in the Netherlands and Belgium, Neva Marine in Turkey and MarineMan Oy in Finland and Sweden as new distributors.
Maintenance Work Boat from Shin Yang
The Malaysian firm Ajang Shipping recently took delivery of a versatile maintenance workboat from the Shin Yang Shipyard in Miri, Sarawak, East Malaysia. The 246 by 65.5 ft Ajang Haidah has a moulded depth of 31.3 ft with a 16.5 ft design draft. Designed by Conan Wu & Associates of Singapore the new vessel is powered by a pair of 16-cylinder Cummins KTA50-M2 main engines each developing 1800 BHP at 1900 RPM.
Passenger Weight Standards Extension
The US Coast Guard has extended, until March 20, the period in which to submit comments on its proposed rulemaking on regulations governing the stability of passenger…
Bill, Portable Electronic for Pilots
Representative Tauscher (D-CA) introduced a bill (H.R. 1100) to authorize the Commandant of the Coast Guard to issue regulations that require certain pilots on vessels…
MARAD Small Shipyard Grants
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued a notice announcing $9.8m in grants to small US shipyards. The grants are to be used for capital improvements and related…
Geokinetics Expenditure & Revolving Credit
Geokinetics Inc. (NYSE Alternext: GOK) announced that its Board of Directors has approved a capital expenditure budget for 2009 of $37.3m, which is a reduction of…
Oceanaut Seeks Approval to Dissolve
Excel Maritime Carriers Ltd announced on Feb. 18 that the board of directors of Oceanaut, Inc. (AMEX: OKN; OKN.U; OKN.WS) has determined that Oceanaut will not consummate…
Simrad Wins NMA/BWI Innovation Award
Navico, providing marine electronics for the recreational boating segment, was awarded the 2009 National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers…
Dresser Gets ABS Fire Rated Approval from
Dresser has been granted ABS Type Approval for fire rated couplings that meet or exceed the previous 2008 ABS rule changes. Typical applications for the ABS approved…
Harris, CSnet to Develop Ocean Observing Systems
Maritime Communication Services (MCS), Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS) , has signed a strategic agreement with CSnet International to collaborate on the marketing…
USS Harry S. Truman Completes Sea Trials
USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) returned Feb. 14 after completing two days of sea trials following a nearly seven-month Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Va. Truman completed her shipyard stay on schedule and on budget, returning to Norfolk with numerous repairs, improvements and upgrades to ship's systems and the shipboard environment. "For the shipyard work…
This Day in Naval History – Feb. 19
1814 - USS Constitution captures British brig Catherine 1945 - Marines with naval gunfire support land on Iwo Jima; island secured 16 March. (Source: Navy News Service)
USS George H. W. Bush Completes Trials
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NSYE:NOC) has completed builder's sea trials of the nation's newest and most advanced nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77). Builder's sea trials provide an opportunity to test systems, components and compartments at sea for the first time. The trials also include high-speed runs and a demonstration of the carrier's other capabilities. "The road…
Davie Yards to Gradually Resume Operations
Davie Yards Inc. (TSX:DAV) announced that it has reached agreements with its clients for new price increases of $35m on its existing contracts. In addition Davie's largest client…
Panama Canal Bid Evaluators Selected
On Feb. 15, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announced the final composition of the ACP Evaluation Committee that will review proposals submitted by consortia vying…
Eletson Corp Delivers its First LPG Carrier
The Eletson Corporation enters a new market sector with the delivery today of their first ever liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier. Built at Hyundai Mipo Dockyards (HMD) in Korea…
