ASNE FMMS 2011 Call for Papers
The American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) Fleet Maintenance & Modernization Symposium (FMMS) is an annual event alternating between Norfolk and San Diego. The…
Imtech’s $37.6M in Contracts for Naval Ships
Imtech has received new orders for new and existing ships from the Royal Netherlands and Belgian navies worth over $37.6m. Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (Vlissingen…
KKMI Christens the Haully Green Giant, Marine Travelift
San Francisco Bay-based KKMI has purchased a Marine Travelift 50 BFMII mobile boat hoist for its new Sausalito boatyard facility, sister to the original KKMI location in Point Richmond. The new facility is designed to preserve the integrity of Sausalito’s working waterfront; showcase KKMI’s best management practices, especially in the arena of environmental compliance; and offer top-quality professional services to local boaters.
This Day in U.S. Coast Guard History – November 23
1942-The Coast Guard Women's Reserve, otherwise known as SPARs, was organized. 1970- Simas I. Kudirka, a Soviet fisherman, attempted to defect from his Soviet fishing vessel to the CGC Vigilant…
This Day in U.S. Naval History – November 23
1940 - President Franklin D. Roosevelt appoints Admiral William D. Leahy as U.S. Ambassador to Vichy France to try to prevent the French fleet and naval bases from falling into German hands.
MarineCFO Live Software: 40 Companies Buy-In
MarineCFO, a provider of On-Vessel, Marine Operations, Personnel, Fleet Maintenance and Financial Management Software Solutions to the workboat industry, reports that its on-line version…
MTU 1163 Series Meets IMO 2 & 3 Emissions Standards
Tognum subsidiary MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH will upgrade its Series 1163 marine engines for the IMO 2 and IMO 3 emissions regulations. “The 1163 family will be carrying on its success story and the future version will be even cleaner and more fuel-efficient than the present engine generation,” said Rainer Breidenbach, Tognum Executive Board member with responsibility for the Business Unit Engines. All of the major engine features which are crucial for customers…
NOIA, OMSA on Salazar’s Meeting with Offshore Industry
“Senator Landrieu is a champion for the offshore energy industry, and we applaud her tremendous efforts in brokering today’s meeting. We also thank Governor Bobby Jindal…
Investigating the USCG’s Administrative Law Judge System
On September 14, 2010, the Department of Homeland Security Office of the Inspector General posted its much anticipated report addressing the very serious allegations…
Mercy Ships Honors Crew on World Volunteer Day
International Volunteer Day is a time to respect those individuals across the world who choose to spend time volunteering. This is a very significant day for Mercy Ships – a global charity that relies heavily on volunteers to fulfill its mission of bringing hope and healing to the forgotten poor of Africa. Its in-country services are provided by a volunteer crew that represents over forty nations.
Diana Shipping Takes Delivery of Post-Panamax
Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE:DSX), a global shipping transportation company specializing in dry bulk cargoes, announced that the Company has taken delivery of the MV East Sunrise 88…
New Port Opening Promises Boost for Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's new pounds Sterling 226 million deep sea port at Magampura harbor, Hambantota, on the south coast of the island has been officially opened with the ceremonial…
Dryships Results for Q3 2010
DryShips Inc. (NASDAQ: DRYS), a global provider of marine transportation services for drybulk cargoes and offshore oil deepwater drilling, announced its unaudited…
Bureau Veritas Polar Rules & Ice Guidance
International classification society Bureau Veritas has published new rules for Polar Class vessels and specific guidance on ice/structure interaction. The rules…
Dometic Launches In-Duct Breathe Easy Air Purifier
Dometic Marine launched the new In-Duct Breathe Easy Air Purifier (patent-pending) to the US commercial and workboat markets at this year’s Pacific Marine Expo. The system was recently awarded the IBEX Innovation Award in the Mechanical Systems category. Since its launch to the U.S. marine leisure market, the In-Duct Breathe Easy has been specified by several yacht builders including Trinity Yachts.
Gutheil Joins Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority
The Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority announced the appointment of David S. Gutheil to Vice President for Maritime & Logistics. Gutheil has international and domestic experience in logistics…
This Day in U.S. Coast Guard History – November 22
1906-At the second International Radio Telegraphic Convention, which was held in Berlin, the attendees agreed to adopt the wireless signal "SOS" as the internationally…
This Day in U.S. Naval History – November 22
1914 - Title Director of Naval Aeronautics established. (Source: Navy News Service)
Crew Expenses Big Factor, Ship Operating Costs Set to Rise
According to Moore Stephens LLP, a shipping and insurance adviser, vessel operating costs are expected to rise by 3.2 per cent in 2010 and by 3.5 per cent in 2011…
MOL Starts Vietnam Tugboat Business
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced that the company has established a joint venture with two local companies in Vietnam and started a tugboat business. The joint company will allocate high-powered…
