Korean Shipbuilding Restructuring Delayed
According to a Jan. 8 report from The Korea Times, the planned restructuring of Korea's struggling construction and shipbuilding industries will likely take more…
Boatsense Remote Vessel Monitoring
Boatsense Solutions, Inc. announced that it recently installed its wireless remote vessel monitoring system on several Moran Towing Corporation’s tugboats. Moran maintains three major lines of business: shipdocking, contract towing and marine transportation. Approaching its 150th anniversary, Moran operates in 16 ports with a fleet of tugs and barges. Separately, Boatsense announced a recent installation of its remote monitoring system on the 767 ft Str. Kaye E. Barker.
Nassco Delivers First of Class Product Carrier
General Dynamics Nassco, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), delivered the first ship of its new line of product carriers to U.S. Shipping Partners on Jan.
Laborde Provides Navy With Yanmar Training
Laborde Products, Inc., provided a two-day class to enable U.S. Navy's Special Boat Teams to maintain and repair the engines that power the Special Operations Craft—Riverine (SOC-R). Certified Yanmar Technician Randy Saacks and other Laborde engine professionals demonstrated disassembly, assembly and trouble-shooting. "This training ensures that the members of the Navy's Special Boat Teams have the…
Laid-Up Container Ships
A sharp contraction in world trade has idled more than 200 container ships, threatening the survival of many companies, according to The Journal of Commerce. "The…
Keppel, Seadrill Continue Rig Builds
The wholly owned subsidiary of Keppel Offshore & Marine Limited (Keppel O&M), Keppel FELS Limited, and Seadrill Jack-Ups Ltd have agreed to continue with the building…
Coastal Land Preserved, Anniversary of Oil Spill
On the 15th anniversary of a million gallon oil spill that damaged the coastline of Puerto Rico, NOAA and partner organizations are celebrating the purchase of 152 acres to expand a coastal reserve near one of the areas hardest hit by the spill. NOAA, the commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the Trust for Public Land announced that 152 acres east of San Juan have been added to the San Miguel Natural Reserve…
Gulf of Mexico DWP Application
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued a notice stating that it received from Texas Offshore Port System an application for a license for construction and operation…
North Atlantic LNG DWP Application
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued a notice stating that it and the US Coast Guard will prepare an environmental impact statement in conjunction with an…
Changes to Mitsui Line Service
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd announced revised coverage on its Asia-Mexico/West Coast South America network, which is operated jointly with Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line).
New Counter-Piracy Task Force
The Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) established Combined Task Force 151 (CTF-151) Jan. 8 specifically for counter-piracy operations. Naval ships and assets from more than 20 nations comprise the Combined Maritime Forces. U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Terence "Terry" McKnight has been named the commander of the new task force which will be fully operational by the middle of January. The CMF created the Maritime…
This Day in Naval History - Jan. 13
1865 - Amphibious attack on Fort Fisher, NC 1964 - USS Manley evacuates 54 American and 36 allied nationals after Zanzibar government is overthrown (Source: Navy News Service)
Pirate Washes Ashore with $153,000
According to a Jan. 11 report from Associated Press, the body of a Somali pirate who drowned just after receiving a huge ransom washed onshore with $153,000 in cash…
Hickey Appointed at Zurich Global Energy
Zurich, a property and casualty insurance provider in North America and globally, announced that its Global Energy’s Marine group has appointed Patrick Hickey as…
New Sub Named USS John Warner
The secretary of the Navy announced that the next Virginia-class attack submarine will be named in honor of recently retired Virginia Senator John Warner. Warner retired Jan.
New Navy Contract
BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair, Norfolk, Va., is being awarded a $19,587,085 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-05-C-4403) for the USS Kearsarge…
American Technology, New Navy Contracts
American Technology Corporation (ATC) (NASDAQ: ATCO), a provider of directed sound products and technologies, has received two new LRAD orders totaling $2.7m from the U.S. Navy.
Lockheed Martin, Navy Destroyer Contract
Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] was awarded a $15m firm-fixed-price contract as part of the U.S. Navy's Modernization Program for the DDG 51 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.
MacGregor, Fiber Rope Subsea Crane
Cargotec’s MacGregor has developed technology for handling lightweight fiber rope and is about to install the world’s first subsea crane to use fibre rope In January. MacGregor is delivering the world’s first subsea knuckle-jib crane equipped with a system for fibre rope handling, which will be installed on the subsea vessel Havila Phoenix. The 250 tonne Hydramarine active heave-compensated (AHC) offshore crane is designed with a 250 tonne/3…
Kelly, Jo-Kell CEO Receives Award
Suzy Kelly, CEO of Jo-Kell Inc., received Inside Business’s 2008 Women in Business Achievement Award. The award was presented at a luncheon on December 15th at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott. Jo-Kell is an electrical distributor and solutions provider servicing the military, commercial marine, and industrial marketplace. Kelly is involved locally in Lead Hampton Roads and the Chamber of Commerce. On a National level…
