This Day in U.S. Coast Guard History – December 2
1883-The schooner Champion with a crew of two men stranded on Dick’s Flat, Plymouth Harbor, near Duxbury Pier lighthouse, at about 6 am. The shoal where she struck…
This Day in U.S. Naval History – December 2
1775 - Congress orders first officers commissions printed. 1908 - Rear Admiral William S. Cowles submits report, prepared by LT George C. Sweet, recommending purchase…
Northrop Grumman to Build New CG Cutter
According to a Nov. 30 report from the Associated Press, the U.S. Coast Guard has awarded a $480m contract to Northrop Grumman for the construction of a fourth National Security Cutter.
New London Station CG Officer Relieved of Command
Coast Guard Lt. Thomas Stokes was relieved for cause as the commanding officer of Coast Guard Station New London, Conn., Nov. 18, 2010, after an administrative review…
Barge Tugged to Pictou Harbour for Inspection
According to a Nov. 30 report from The News (Pictou, Nova Scotia), the Sault Au Cochon snapped its towline in heavy weather on Nov. 9 and ran aground offshore from Pictou Lodge.
Blount Boats Awarded Contract for Casco Bay Ferry
Blount Boats, Inc. has been awarded a contract by the Maine Department of Transportation to build a 110-ft passenger ferry for the Casco Bay Island Transit District.
Hagan Tech Dev. & Support Manager for Elcometer
Elcometer, Inc. announced its recent hiring of Lynn M. Hagan as the Technical Development and Support Manager for the United States and Canada. Hagan will be responsible for managing and directing activities related to technical product support, as well as overseeing key software initiatives and the exploration and design of new program concepts for Elcometer, Inc. Additionally, she will work to identify sources of information and opportunities for institutional and individualized learning.
Northrop Grumman-Built Arlington (LPD 24) Launched
Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE:NOC) Shipbuilding sector launched the company's newest amphibious transport dock ship Arlington (LPD 24) on Nov. 23. LPD 24 is the eighth ship of the USS San Antonio (LPD 17) class of ships being built at the Gulf Coast facilities. "This is a top-quality warship and our shipbuilding team has done an outstanding job of meeting their commitments to one of the most important milestones in the life of any ship…
Clarkson Supports V-Plus Conversions
Clarkson Technical Services (CTS) provided staff and know-how to the Euronav / OSG joint venture as they converted the FSO Asia and her sister ship FSO Africa from ULCCs to FSOs.
Bolton Joins OMM as Director Ops & Maintenance
Subsea cable specialist, Offshore Marine Management (OMM) has strengthened its position in operation and maintenance with the recruitment of industry specialist…
Crowley Awards Scholarships to Business Students
Crowley Maritime Corporation recently awarded two scholarships to students at the University of Washington's Michael G. Foster School of Business. The students…
Siemens Highlights Sustainable Shipping at Workboat
Siemens Industry, Inc. announced that its booth at the 2010 International Workboat Show in New Orleans will focus on solutions for sustainable shipping, including…
This Day in U.S. Coast Guard History – December 1
1844-Captain Alexander Fraser of Revenue Marine Bureau reported to Congress on the failure of the service's first steam cutters Spencer and Legare. 1944-Office of…
This Day in U.S. Naval History – December 1
1842 - Execution of three crewmembers of USS Somers for mutiny; Midshipman Philip Spencer, Boatswain Samuel Cromwell and Seaman Elisha Small. 1921 - In first flight of airship filled with helium…
Greenwich Shipping Opts for ShipDecision
Greenwich Shipping Services is the latest New York area Maritime brokerage to choose ShipDecision technology to support its business. “We had a great deal of historical information that we did not want to lose, including over a hundred thousand emails,” said veteran broker Bill Quinn, in explaining his decision to move from a legacy system to a web-based solution. “The ShipDecision team taught me how to use the system…
Commission Launches Pilot Blue Belt Project
The European Commission launched a pilot project designed to reduce administrative burdens in shipping. Short sea shipping is an environmentally friendly way of…
Pirating of MV Albedo in the Somali Basin
In the early hours of 26 November, the MV Albedo was pirated approximately 900 nautical miles East of Mogadishu (Somalia). The MV Albedo is Malaysian flagged and owned, with a crew of 23 (Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan and Iranian). The vessel was carrying containers and was bound for Mombasa from Jebel Ali in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Including the MV Albedo, pirates are currently holding 22 vessels with 521 hostages.
Somalis Convicted of Piracy against USS Nicholas
A federal jury in Norfolk, Va., has convicted five men from Somalia of engaging in piracy and related offenses in their attack on the USS Nicholas, marking what…
Initiative to Speed Offshore Wind Development
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar launched a “Smart from the Start” wind energy initiative for the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf to facilitate siting, leasing and construction of new projects…
Intershield Durability Confirmed by Bulker Survey
The 15-year-old bulk carrier, built at Samsung in 1995, had Intershield 300 applied to her ballast tanks when she was built. With minimal maintenance through her life to date, a Lloyd’s Register class surveyor rated as “good” the condition of the double bottom tank coatings and rated as “fair” the coatings condition in the starboard topside tank. In this area, the ship’s superintendent said any corrosion that was evident was largely a result of structural repairs required from stress areas…
