BP Resumes Efforts to Drill Relief Well
According to a July 25 report from Bloomberg, BP Plc’s vessels are back at the well site in the Gulf of Mexico, working to permanently plug the source of the oil spill after a storm threat passed.
New TCS 650, High Accuracy Dry Block Calibrator
The New TCS 650, High Accuracy Dry Block Calibrator is an accurate and portable dry block calibrator. It is designed to verify and calibrate sensors, thermometers, and process transmitters both in the field and in the laboratory.
This Day in Coast Guard History – July 26
1886- An Act of Congress (24 Stat. L., 148) authorized an increase in the number of lighthouse districts to 16 within the Lighthouse Establishment. 1846- Revenue…
This Day in Naval History – July 26
1946 - CAPT Joy Bright Hancock appointed Director, Women's Naval Reserve. 1948 - President Harry S. Truman orders desegregation of the Armed Services. 1954 - 3 aircraft…
NG: Maritime Laser Demo System Proves Capabilities
Northrop Grumman announced that it recently completed a series of tests of the Maritime Laser Demonstration (MLD) system, moving high-energy lasers a step closer to deployment aboard U.S. Navy ships.
General Maritime May Buy More Tankers
According to a July 22 report from Bloomberg, General Maritime Corp., which just bought five supertankers, may buy more vessels amid low ship prices. Prices of five-year-old very-large crude carriers…
Singapore's Neptune Orient Orders 10 Ships Valued At $1.2B
Container company Neptune Orient Lines Ltd. (NPTOY, N03.SG) on Wednesday said that it has ordered 10 new ships valued at $1.2b. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
Companies Brace for Gulf of Mexico Storm
According to a July 22 report from Reuters, energy companies in the Gulf of Mexico were closely monitoring a tropical depression that could become a storm as it crosses the region…
Keel Laying Ceremony for Spearhead (JHSV 1)
Just over six months after the official opening of Austal’s new Module Manufacturing Facility (MMF) in November 2009, Austal USA hosted a keel-laying ceremony at its shipyard in Mobile, Alabama on July 22, to signify the erection of the first modules on the U.S. Department of Defense’s next generation multi-use platform, the Joint High Speed Vessel (JHSV). This is part of a 10-ship program potentially worth over $1.6b.
Air Supported Monohull with Pod Propulsion
Effect Ships International AS, Sandefjord, Norway has just launched their first Air Supported Vessel (ASV) monohull with pod propulsion. The patented ASV technology is the result of more than eight years of R&D, resulting in a full scale 65.6 ft x 17.7 ft test-vessel for demonstration and proof of concept. Up to 80% of the vessel’s operational weight is supported on a cushion of pressurized air. Wetted surface area and friction between hull and water is reduced significantly.
DEME Group Belgium Uses Wilhelmsen Ships Service
Belgian company DEME Group, which operates a fleet of over 80 dredging vessels, another 200 auxiliary vessels and specialized equipment, has appointed Wilhelmsen…
Major Dalian VLCC Contract for OceanSaver
OceanSaver announced that Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Company (DSIC) has ordered ballast water management (BWM) systems for six VLCCs thus lifting the company’s order book to approximately $45m.
Training Course Certified to Ice Navigation Standard
The Ship Maneuvering Simulator Centre of Trondheim, Norway is the first training centre to have its navigation course certified to DNV’s ice navigation standard.
Navios Maritime Appoints Loizos to Board
Navios Maritime Holdings Inc., a vertically integrated seaborne shipping and logistics company, announced the appointment of Efstathios Loizos to its Board of Directors.
This Day in Coast Guard History – July 23
1836- Seminole Indians attacked and burned the Cape Florida lighthouse during the Second Seminole War. 1947- Congress approved Public Law 219 which provided for…
This Day in Naval History – July 23
1947 - First Navy all jet squadron (VF-17A) receives its first aircraft (FH). 1948 - USS Putnum (DD-757) evacuates U.N. team from Haifa, Israel and becomes first U.S. Navy ship to fly the U.N. flag.
Obituary: Tom Katica, ZF Marine Group
It is with sadness that the ZF Marine Group recognizes the passing of Thomas P. “Tom” Katica, our colleague and long time Account Manager for the Western Region.
Oil Majors to Invest $1B in GOM Oil Containment System
Today four oil majors – Chevron, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil and Shell – announced a plan to build and deploy a rapid response system that will be available to capture and contain oil in the event of a potential future underwater well blowout in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico. Significantly, the companies have already committed $1 billion to fund the initial costs of the system, and the four will form a non-profit organization…
Two More High-Bollard-Pull Ocean Tugs for Crowley
Crowley Maritime Corporation's vessel construction boom is continuing with its recent order of two additional high-bollard-pull Ocean Class tugboats from Bollinger Shipyards.
GAC Appoints Arrieta President
The recently established GAC Energy and Marine Services LLC (GEMS), a subsidiary of the GAC Shipping (USA) Inc., has appointed Carlos Arrieta as its new President to drive the growth of its integrated logistics services for the oil, gas, marine and mining sectors. Located in the new Central Green development close to Houston International Airport, the GEMS facility provides 65,000 square feet of covered warehousing space and 40,000 square feet of open air storage.
