Northrop Grumman Supplies IBS for Norway Ferries
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has supplied the integrated bridge systems (IBS) for two new high-speed passenger ferries for the Norwegian ferry operator Fjord1 Fylkesbaatane.
CNOOC May Delay Deepwater Rig Startup to 2011
According to a June 8 report from Bloomberg, China National Offshore Oil Corp., the country’s biggest offshore energy explorer, may delay the startup of its first…
Gamesa Examining Ports for Offshore Wind Base
According to a June 8 report from Bloomberg, Gamesa Corporacion Tecnologica SA, Spain’s largest wind-turbine maker, said it’s scoping out U.K. ports as possible…
Off-Shore Drilling Stocks Fall, Reports Of Another Leak
According to a June 8 report from the Wall Street Journal, off-shore drilling stocks slumped Tuesday on concerns about the length of the moratorium on deepwater…
This Day in Coast Guard History – June 9
1910-Congress passed the Motorboat Act that required inspections on recreational and commercial motor boats over 40-feet in length. It was enforced by the Revenue Cutter Service.
This Day in Naval History – June 9
1942 - First Navy photograhic interpretation unit set up in the Atlanic.
YMD of China Completes First Mitsubishi-UE Engine
Yichang Marine Diesel Engine Co., Ltd. (YMD), a group company of China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC), has completed production of its first Mitsubishi…
USCG Assists Evacuation of Arctic Russian Research Camp
A Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak HC-130 Hercules aircrew contacts the Russian crew of the 500-ft nuclear-powered icebreaker Thursday during a third overflight by the Coast Guard as the vessel's crew evacuates the Russian research Station North Pole 37 from the ice of the Arctic Ocean about 550 miles northeast of Barrow, Alaska. The team of 15 scientists originally intended to remain at the station until September but determined in May the ice had become unsafe.
Joint MMS, USCG Investigation Roadmap
evidence are due to Board 6/30.
Obama on Administration’s Response to Oil Spill
In his weekly address, President Barack Obama spoke of his commitment to helping the people of the Gulf Coast recover and rebuild from the BP oil spill that has threatened their livelihoods. On June 4, the President heard from local residents and small business owners about the hardships that they are facing as a result of this catastrophe. The audio and video is available online (www.whitehouse.gov).
A Marine Alliance of Architecture & Design
The aim at the heart of the Le Boreal and L'Austral designs was the concept of a cruising yacht. The completed ships are custom-built at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Ancona, Italy. Le Boreal was delivered to Compagnie du Ponant in April 2010. As the fourth ship of their cruise fleet, she can accommodate 260 passengers in 132 cabins which all have sea views and nearly all of which have private balconies.
Capital Product Partners Recharters M/T Arionas
Capital Product Partners L.P. (NASDAQ: CPLP) announced that it had reached agreement with Capital Maritime & Trading Corp. to recharter the M/T Arionas for a period…
Job Losses Feared with Drilling Stopped
According to a June 7 report from NPR, many people — from work boat captains to offshore caterers — say shutting down the industry for that long could be a bigger…
Stratos Supplies Singapore’s SE Ship Management
Stratos Global Corporation, provider of advanced mobile and fixed-site remote communications solutions, announced it has successfully deployed an integrated, broadband…
Northrop Grumman Supplies Greek Cruise Ship
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has supplied the electronic navigation systems for the Greek cruise ship MV Aegean Odyssey, which has recently completed a major refurbishment.
Don’t Get Burned By a Poorly Implemented Training Program
By Lawrence R. All vessel owners and operators will agree that employee training and education is of prime importance when it comes to running a safe operation. A considerable amount of time, effort, expense and other resources are usually allotted to such programs. Although some programs are implemented with very little fanfare, other programs are often rolled out with a great amount of attention and the highest of expectations.
Horizon Lines Elects New Directors
Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) announced that shareholders at the company's annual meeting yesterday elected three Class II directors and ratified the appointment…
CSL, Ecospec Reduce Great Lakes Emissions
Canada Steamship Lines (CSL), has signed a Letter of Intent with ECOSPEC Marine Technology wherein both parties will work together to develop and install CSNOx technology within the CSL fleet…
U.S. Navy Orders Material for JHSV 4 & 5
The U.S. Navy has exercised contract options funding Austal’s acquisition of long lead-time equipment associated with the construction of two additional 338 ft Joint High Speed Vessels (JHSV). As the prime contractor, Austal currently has contracts to build the first three JHSVs as part of a 10-vessel program valued at up to $1.6b. The most recent award funds the acquisition of long lead time material for JHSV 4 and 5.
This Day in Coast Guard History – June 8
1882-The sloop-rigged yacht Circe, of Cleveland, was dismasted at 1 o’clock in the afternoon about a mile outside of Cleveland Harbor. The crew of Station No. 8…
