Yachting in Malta, Superyacht Industry Seminar
The International Superyacht Society (ISS) announced its collaboration with Wilfred Sultana & Associates in presenting the Superyacht Industry Seminar, The Way Forward, being conducted in Malta, Friday 29 April 2011. Similar to the seminar presented in 2009, foreign and local speakers will again take the podium. While two years ago the theme was āThe Superyacht Industryā, this year the forum focuses more on the Malta yachting scenario while underlining the demanding requisites of superyachts.
MAMA Gets Approval for RFPEW Assessments
Mid-Atlantic Maritime Academy is now Coast Guard-Approved to offer an RFPEW Assessments program. Students must have 60 days of engine room service to take the class.
Search and Salvage Down Under
The Central Queensland Port Authority is undertaking one of the largest capital improvement projects in Australia. The RG Tanna Wharf Expansion Project involves extending the pier by 350 meters, widening existing berths, building a 1.3 kilometer onshore conveyor, and creating a new jetty approach. The cost of the construction portion alone is $128m. Marine contractor Realfās Diving and Salvage was hired to survey the area before the dredging operation could begin.
Penguinās Pelican Marine
A logical outgrowth of an established boat builder is a marine operating company. With a well established aluminum building yard in Singapore and a steel fabrication yard in Batam Indonesia, Penguin Marine has spun off not one, but two marine operating firms. Penguin Ship Management Services operates high-speed ferries throughout Southeast Asia including on the busy Singapore-Batam route. Pelican Offshore Servicesā¦
SUNY Maritime College Admiralās Scholarship Dinner
State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime Collegeās annual Admiralās Scholarship Dinner will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2011, on the Collegeās Throgs Neck, Bronx, New York campus.
Coast Guard Commandant Testifies on Appropriations
U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Bob Papp testified before the House Subcommittee on Homeland Security Appropriations here, Thursday, about the Coast Guardās budget for fiscal year 2012. Adm. Papp spoke about the service's fiscal year 2012 budget request and provided committee members a snapshot of recent Coast Guard operations including vessel traffic management on the St. Marys River in Michiganā¦
This Day in U.S. Coast Guard History - March 11
1941- The Lend-Lease Program was inaugurated. All 10 of the Coast Guard's Lake-class cutters were transferred to the Royal Navy under the program. Two were lost in action against German forces.
This Day in U.S. Naval History - March 11
1941 - President Franklin D.
Keppel Shipyard Nets Two Contracts Worth S$170 Million
Keppel Shipyard Limited (Keppel Shipyard), a wholly owned subsidiary of Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M), has secured new contracts totalling S$170 million for two fast-track projects. The new jobs comprise completing a Pipe Laying Vessel for Saipem S.p.A (Saipem) and converting a Floating, Storage and Offloading (FSO) vessel for Bumi Armada Berhad (Bumi Armada). Mr Nelson Yeo, Managing Director (Marine) of Keppel O&Mā¦
Hundreds killed in Tsunami, 8.9 Japan Quake
A ferocious tsunami spawned by one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded slammed Japan's eastern coast Friday, killing hundreds of people as it swept away boatsā¦
Transas simulation solutions help to develop a plan of the New Container Terminal in MIP, Turkey
Dokuz Eylul University Maritime Faculty, Turkey has conducted a study to develop a new "East Mediterranean Container Terminal" in Mersin International Port (MIP) using Transas Simulation solutions. Yapı Proje Uygulama (YPU) that manage construction project of new container terminal chose the Dokuz Eylul University Maritime Faculty for this project after a comprehensive market research. Vice President of YPU Mr.
New generation Transas simulator for Broome Maritime Simulation Centre
Kimberley TAFE Broome Maritime Simulation Centre has extended its range of services by selecting a Transas Full Mission Transas Simulator. The Transas Marine will upgrade the existing simulation centre to provide one of the most advanced marine trainings and R&D tools in the Australia. The simulation suite includes a main bridge and a tug station for a new port development, training of pilots and tug masters.
This Day in U.S. Naval History - March 10
1945 - Navy and civilian nurses interned at Los Banos, Philippines flown back to U.S. Navy nurses awarded Bronze Star.
This Day in U.S. Coast Guard History - March 10
1909- The British barkentine Ladysmith, during a thick fog, stranded three miles WSW of the Fisher's Island Life-Saving Station. The keeper was notified by telephone and the life-saversā¦
OTC 2011 Distinguished Achievement Awards
The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) will present its 2011 Distinguished Achievement Awards on May 1 to Cortis (Cort) Cooper for his pioneering work in metocean researchā¦
Corpus Christi Port Reduces its Security Surcharge
Port Commissioners approved a 25% reduction in the Port of Corpus Christi Authority security surcharge on wharfage and dockage effective April 1, 2011. The reduction will provide an estimated $900ā¦
New Navy Contract
BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair, Inc., Norfolk, Va., is being awarded a $15,974,662 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-11-C-2314) to exercise optionsā¦
EU NAVFOR, Italian Navy Rescue Crew of Pirated Vessel
On the morning of March 9, marine authorities received a distress call from the MV Rak Afrikana stating that they were taking on large amounts of water due to what was described as a āhole in the hull.ā The vessel had been released from pirate control only hours earlier. The EU NAVFOR warship SPS Canarias was immediately sent to assist the stricken vessel and was later joined by the Italian warship ITS Zeffiro which arrived first and carried out the rescue operation.
Cruise Shipping Miami 2011 Conference Updated
current topics with audience participation. 9:30 ā 11:30 a.m. 1 ā 3 p.m. 9 a.m. ā 5 p.m. information. 11 a.m. Argentina. and Mar del Plataāsome statistics showing the increasing growth. 2 p.m.
Strategic Marineās Compact Crew Boat
With literally dozens of their high-speed vessels already working, Australian-based Strategic Marine continues production in several shipyards. A recent visit to Strategic Marineās Singapore shipyard revealed their compact 91.8-ft 23-ft version ready for work while three sisters were taking shape in the building shed. With a molded depth of 9.88 ft, the Peacock Satu has capacity for up to 60 passengers and accommodation for eight crewmembers.
