EU NAVFOR HNLMS Amsterdam Disrupts Pirates
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On 6 November 2010, the EU NAVFOR Dutch ship HNLMS Amsterdam successfully located and disrupted one Pirate Action Group (PAG) comprised of two skiffs with nine suspected pirates onboard. On 5 November, two suspicious skiffs were detected, during a patrol flight by the warship’s helicopter. A number of people were observed onboard the skiffs, along with a large quantity of fuel and several ladders.
Detroit Resident Sentenced for Distress Call Hoax
A Detroit resident has been convicted and sentenced in federal court for making a false distress call to the U.S. Coast Guard, announced United States Attorney Barbara…
Offshore Vessels LLC to Pay $2.1M in Penalties
A Louisiana ship-operating company was sentenced in U.S. District Court in New Orleans on charges related to the illegal discharge of oil into the oceans, the Justice Department announced.
Additional Cruise Ship Orders for SAM Electronics
Hamburg-based SAM Electronics, an L-3 company, has received orders to supply four NACOS 65-5 integrated navigation command systems for new cruise ships currently…
Maine Maritime Academy Honors its Best & Brightest
Maine Maritime Academy will honor its best and brightest at a ceremony to be held on the college campus in mid-November. The college will formally recognize student…
Nordic American Tanker Shipping's Q3 Report
Nordic American Tanker Shipping Ltd. (NYSE: NAT) announced that the dividend for 3Q10 was $0.25 per share compared with $0.10 per share for 3Q09. The full pay out dividend policy will continue.
ASNE Intelligent Ships Symposium IX May 25-26 2011
The American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) Intelligent Ships Symposium is a biennial conference that provides the naval engineering community with the technical presentations…
Harris Corp. to Acquire Global Connectivity Services
Harris Corporation, (NYSE:HRS) an international communications and information technology company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Global…
ShipTech 2011 Abstracts Due November 10
Abstracts for ShipTech 2011 on March 15-16 in Biloxi, Miss. are due on this Wednesday, November 10. ShipTech 2011 is accepting abstracts for presentations on technology initiatives that improve U.S.
ABS Fleet Breaks 170m GT Mark
The ABS-classed fleet has broken through the 170m gross tons threshold. The latest statistics show the fleet as standing at 11,055 vessels aggregating 170.29m gt…
Derecktor Wins Staten Island Ferry Contract
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The New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) announced that Derecktor Shipyards Connecticut had been chosen as the selected supplier for a five year service and supply contract for maintenance and repair of the Austen Class Staten Island Ferry Boats. The award represents a major success for the Bridgeport Ct shipyard, as it is the initial major service contract to result from the yards newly expanded 4000 ton dry dock.
SeaArk Boat for Guntersville Fire Department, Ala.
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SeaArk Marine, Inc. has delivered a 30-ft Enforcer Series all-welded aluminum fire/rescue boat to the Guntersville, Ala. Fire Department. The boat features a modified vee, constant deadrise hull that produces a smooth, dry and stable ride. These characteristics were given a high priority by the Guntersville Fire Department in order to ensure required fast response times, capability for all-weather fire fighting and maneuvering on-station requirements were met.
This Day in U.S. Coast Guard History – November 9
1970-Installation of the Coast Guard’s Control Data Corporation 3300 Computer System at Headquarters was completed on 9 November. A period of system acceptance testing…
This Day in U.S. Naval History – November 9
1921 - USS Olympia arrives at the Washington Navy Yard from France carrying the body of the Unknown Soldier for internment at Arlington National Cemetery. 1950…
Bulkore Chartering Chooses ShipDecision
New York based Bulkore Chartering Inc. has selected ShipDecision technology to support its maritime cargo brokerage business.“We exchange a tremendous number of…
Northrop Grumman Christens Submarine, California
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Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) christened the eighth submarine of the Virginia class, California (SSN 781), at the company's Shipbuilding sector in Newport News, Va. Donna Willard, the ship's sponsor, performed the traditional honor of breaking a bottle of American sparkling wine across the submarine's hull. She is the wife of Adm. Robert F. Willard, the current Commander of the U.S. Pacific Command.
Drydocks World Launches Jack-Up Vessel
According to a report from TradeArabia News Service, Drydocks World announced the launch of its self-contained jack-up construction vessel, Nora, at the company's Graha shipyard in Indonesia.
Drilling Regulator Wants Higher Pay for Inspectors
According to a report from the Associated Press, The head of the U.S. agency responsible for inspecting offshore oil rigs said he wants to raise salaries and hire…
Hibernia Offhshore Workers Ratify Contract
According to a report from CBC News, workers at the largest field in Newfoundland and Labrador's offshore oil industry have accepted a new contract. Hibernia workers on Friday, Nov.
GE Oil & Gas Receives $120m Contracts from DSME
GE Oil & Gas' Drilling & Production business has received two contracts totaling more than $120m from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd of South Korea…