GAO Report on USCG Arctic Requirements
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report on U.S. Coast Guard requirements for its Arctic missions. Coast Guard expansion into the Arctic is hampered…
Ferguson Modular Invests in Norwegian Market
Ferguson Modular, a division of the Ferguson Group, specialists in the rental of accommodation and engineering modules to the offshore energy industry around the world…
Russian Vets Attend Opening of Russian Masts on HMS Belfast
Tuesday 19 October 2010 will become historically significant and memorable day for Russia and the United Kingdom. The grand opening of new Russian masts on the legendary…
BOEM Director Bromwich on Aggressive Reforms
BOEM Director Michael R. Bromwich delivered a keynote address at the International Regulators Forum (IRF) Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. During his visit…
MV VOC Daisy Released from Pirate Control
The MV VOC Daisy, a Liberian-owned bulk carrier with a deadweight of 47,183 tonnes, was hijacked on 21 April 2010 approximately 190 nautical miles South East from Salalah, Oman. The MV VOC Daisy has a crew of 21 Filipinos, all of whom are reported in good health.
FG International Holland Completes Riser Hose Replacement
FG International Holland BV, the Dutch special lifting company, in close cooperation with local partner CR Asia, has replaced the riser hose that forms the centre piece of the Arthit/Bongkot development. After meticulous planning triple redundancy was applied to make sure the replacement would be performed with only minor interruption of the fields’ production. FG first installed a special lifting construction under the external turret of the FSO Pathamabaha.
STX OSV Holdings Lodges Preliminary Prospectus
STX Europe AS' wholly-owned subsidiary, STX OSV Holdings Pte. Ltd. (to be renamed STX OSV Holdings Limited), has lodged a preliminary prospectus with the Monetary…
SNAME Call for Authors, Reviewers, Sponsors
The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) is calling for Authors, Reviewers, and Sponsors for Phase 2 of the Marine Vessel Environmental Performance (MVeP) program.
Clyde Marine’s McMurry Young Business Person of the Year
Colin McMurray, Managing Director of Clyde Marine Training, celebrated success at the Glasgow Business Awards as he was presented with the award for Young Business Person of the Year. The award ceremony, which was held on Thursday 7th October 2010 at the Thistle Hotel in Glasgow, was a prestigious event that allowed organisations from all over Glasgow to come together to promote achievement and celebrate success.
Marine Travelift’s 700-Ton Hoist Completes Two Years of Service
Marine Travelift Inc. recently announced that its 700-metric-ton mobile boat hoist has completed more than two years of service and is making a significant difference in the business of its owner, Grade One Marine Shipyard Sdn. Bhd. (GOMS) in Lumut, Malaysia. GOMS is a full-service shipyard, handling ship repairs, emergency repairs, refitting, refurbishment, scheduled maintenance, conversion work and hull, mechanical and electrical work on a routine basis.
AMS Annual Membership Conference & Awards
The October 7th Annual Membership Conference for members of American Maritime Safety, Inc., was not officially billed as a 23rd anniversary event. Nevertheless, the story of AMS, an organization established by a group of U.S. based vessel owners and operators, is worthy of special mention. Indeed, this New York based Maritime Consortium has rapidly expanded in scope since its founding in 1988. From humble beginnings in New York…
This Day in Naval History – October 19
1915 - Establishment of Submarine Base at New London, Connecticut. 1944 - Secretary of Navy orders African American women accepted into Naval Reserve. 1987 - Destruction…
This Day in Coast Guard History – October 19
1881-The sloop Zulu Chief with four passengers and a crew of two men struck the bar off Hog Island Inlet, Virginia at a point about half a mile from the beach. The…
Korean Ship Hijacked by Somali Pirates
According to a report from The Korea Times, a South Korean fishing boat was hijacked by Somali pirates Oct. 9 in waters off Lamu, Kenya, which was considered a relatively safe maritime area…
Merchant Industry Meets on Piracy Threat
On 14 October 2010, EU NAVFOR Operational Headquarters (Northwood, UK) welcomed maritime industry representatives to provide them with an update on the current piracy threat in the Horn of Africa. A variety of topics were covered throughout the meeting, but of particular note were the possible ways to improve the military support to merchant vessels and the challenges for masters of vessels transiting the area.
BMP Saves Three Vessels from Pirates
The EU NAVFOR reported that over a period of 15 days, piracy of three merchant vessels was prevented through the use of Best Management Practices, proving the value of such self-protection measures. On 10 October, the MV Kavo Portland, transiting approximately 1,000 nautical miles from the coast in the Somali Basin and the MV Anuket Jade, transiting close to the Tanzanian coast, both reported they were attacked by groups of pirates using rocket propelled grenades or firing.
CMA CGM Upgrades Service, North Europe, South Atlantic, Mexico and the Gulf
CMA CGM announced the launch of its New Victory Bridge service linking North Europe to U.S. South Atlantic, Mexico and the U.S. Gulf, effective October 17, 2010.
Gowdy Joins Global Diving & Salvage
Seattle-based Global Diving and Salvage has hired Renee Gowdy as Lead Estimator. In this position, Gowdy will be responsible for developing estimates and proposal production within Global’s Marine Construction Division for Federal, State, Local and civil customers as well as other key markets. Gowdy joins the department with an extensive educational and professional background in the estimating and preconstruction development process.
Coast Guard Authorization Bill Signed into Law
A new law that improves maritime safety, improves living conditions for Coast Guard members, assists the ongoing replacement of the service’s aging fleet and bolsters…
New Galveston Pilot Boat Honors Fallen Colleague
The Galveston has a top speed of 29 knots and the ability to stop within two boat lengths when operating at full speed and make a 360 degree turn while stationary. She measures a full 70 ft long and more than 20 ft wide and was built by Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding. The Galveston is a sister-ship to the Galveston-Texas City pilot boat Texas and was commissioned to replace the Gal-Tex. The Texas, also…
