Aid to Navigation above Arctic Circle
Four Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Team Kodiak personnel completed a build of the 15-ft Coast Guard aid to navigation tower four miles south of Point Hope August 2, which is the only permanent Coast Guard aid to navigation tower north of the Arctic Circle. In January 2009, a waterways analysis and management review was conducted on the North Slope. The WAMS identified local interest to enhance safety for the subsistence users and value to maritime traffic in the area.
Federal Science on the Fate of Oil from BP Spill
According to a federal science report released August 4, the vast majority of the oil from the BP oil spill has either evaporated or been burned, skimmed, recovered…
Statement by NIC Admiral Thad Allen
"Based on the successful completion of the static kill procedure and a positive evaluation of the test results, I have authorized BP to cement its damaged well.
TOP Ships Q2 2010 Results
TOP Ships Inc. (NasdaqGS:TOPS) announced its financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2010. - Net loss of $1.8 million or $0.06 per share. - Operating income of $4.1 million.
Coast Guard Foundation Honors USCG in Alaska
The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education, welfare and morale of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced that…
Master Marine Completes Jack-Up L205
The project teams of Nymo Yards and Master Marine recently presented Jack-Up L205. The vessel arrived Eydehavn in Norway on August 2 for hook up and final commissioning…
This Day in Coast Guard History – August 5
1889-The U.S. Life-Saving Service issued a circular prescribing an appropriate outfit for the keepers and surfmen. This was the first time that uniforms were required for the Service.
This Day in Naval History – August 5
1832 - Frigate Potomac is first U.S. 1882 - Authorizing of first steel warships, beginning of the modern Navy. 1921 - Yangtze River Patrol Force established as command under Asiatic Fleet.
Naval Architect John Gilbert Passes
John (Jack) William Gilbert, PE, U.S. Navy Lieutenant, USNR, a world-renowned Naval Architect and Marine Engineer and President of John W. Gilbert Associates, Inc., Hingham, Massachusetts, died at the age of 80 years on July 26, 2010. Gilbert was born in Silver Creek, N.Y., on November 1, 1929, and was a resident of North Scituate, Mass., for more than 48 years. He graduated with a B.S.Nam. from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, in 1955. Gilbert founded John W.
Adm. Allen Reports on Static Kill Ops
On August 3, National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen provided a briefing to inform the American public and answer questions on the administration-wide response to the BP oil spill. Admiral Allen reported on preparations for the static diagnostics test, or “static kill,” which BP has since conducted. While the static diagnostics test will provide more information about well integrity and improves the probability of success for the relief well…
U.S. Coast Guard Celebrates 220 Years Today
From its genesis as the Revenue Marine, the Coast Guard has evolved to become the world’s premier multi-mission, maritime service, conducting operations around the globe to execute its 11 missions. “Coast Guardsmen are agile, adaptable and multi-missioned,” said Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Robert J. Papp, Jr. “Born as revenue cuttermen, lighthouse keepers, steamboat inspectors and surfmen, we have expanded to meet the maritime needs of our nation.
AVEVA Marine Solutions Serve Thailand, India
AVEVA Group plc (LSE: AVV), provider of engineering design and information management solutions to the plant, power and marine industries, announced that Thai-based…
Northrop Grumman Closing Tallulah Shipyard
According to an August 3 report from Bloomberg, Northrop Grumman will close its Tallulah shipyard before the end of 2010, ending 95 jobs, and will lay off 110 workers…
Vice Adm. Miller Leads Naval Academy
According to an August 3 report from the Associated Press, the 61st superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy took command August 3, pledging to make ethics a priority…
ABB Wins Order Worth $20M
ABB won an order worth $20m to provide complete power systems, drilling drive and propulsion systems for a new deep water drilling rig to be built by Daewoo Shipbuilding…
MTN Provides VSAT to Crystal Cruises
MTN Satellite Communications (MTN), global service provider of communications, connectivity, and content services to remote locations around the world, announced…
Spremulli Appointed LISCR General Manager, London
The Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR), the U.S.-based manager of the Liberian Registry, has appointed Jonathan Spremulli as general manager of its dedicated office in London, in succession to Stuart Williams, with effect from August 2, 2010. Jonathan Spremulli joins LISCR from leading classification society RINA, where he was Group Quality Manager, based in Genoa, Italy. Prior…
2010 Mid-Year Stats, Rebound In Port Metro Vancouver
Port Metro Vancouver has released the 2010 mid-year results of overall throughputs in the Cargo Statistics Report. The report shows that 2010 is building momentum…
This Day in Coast Guard History – August 4, 2010
1790-Congress authorized the Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton's proposal to build ten cutters to protect the new nation's revenue (Stat. L. 145, 175).
Aluminium Boats Australia Scoops Award
Aluminium Boats Australia (ABA) announced that General Manager Stuart Pascoe won the Brisbane Lord Mayor’s Leaders of Innovation 2010 award. Selected for his individual ability to enable innovation and create commercial value, Brisbane Lord Mayor Campbell Newman announced Stuart as winner of the award for the product innovation category. In 2009 Aluminium Boats Australia delivered the first of its Eco Jet waterbus catamarans to Transit Systems for operation around the south Moreton Bay islands.
