World Maritime Day Observance in Tampa on 27 October
North American World Maritime Day Observance and US Coast Guard Missions Conference to feature Piracy, Stewardship, Safety and Security. Two day event draws maritime industry…
New Fireboat Delivered to MassPort
In October 2011, the new RAnger 2400 Class Fireboat, American United was delivered to the Massachusetts Port Authority by the builder A.F. Theriault & Son Ltd. The vessel, named in remembrance of September 11, 2001, was designed by Robert Allan Ltd. of Vancouver, B.C., who worked closely with the Owner to define the vessel's specific operational requirements. The American United will replace Massport's existing vessel Howard W. Fitzpatrick, built in 1971. Darren Hass, P.Eng.
USMMA Superintendent Departing Kings Point
RADM Greene to assume post at National Defense University. In a move that has yet to be officially posted, Department Of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has reassigned Rear Admiral Philip H. Greene to a position at the National Defense University. Yesterday, Greene resigned at about 1000 hours in a staff meeting at Kings Point. He had been Superintendent at the nation's only federal maritime academy for about a year.
STX Finland Wins N. Sea Contract
STX Finland Oy has signed a contract for the construction of two large offshore modules for the North Sea. The modules will be delivered from STX Finland´s Turku Shipyard at the end of year 2012.
This Day in Navy History
1776 - Revolutionaries fight the Battle of Valcour Island on Lake Champlain, N.Y. Although defeated, the American flotilla delayed the British advance and caused it to fall back into winter quarters.
Technip Wins ExxonMobil Chemical Deal
Technip won a contract by ExxonMobil Chemical for a grassroots lubricant base stock facility to be built at ExxonMobil’s integrated refinery and chemical plant complex in Baytown, Texas.
Aker Solutions Wins Statoil Contract Extension
Statoil has exercised an option of a three year extension of the minor modifications frame agreement contract with Aker Solutions at the Mongstad refinery, located on Norway's west coast.
Liberian Registry Cooperates in Rena Salvage Ops
THE Liberian Registry has confirmed that it is continuing its investigation and is working co-operatively with the maritime authorities and emergency response teams…
Imtech Marine Opens Office in Spain
Imtech Marine opened a new office in the Algeciras-Strait of Gibraltar region, Spain. The office is the 74th location in the global service network of Imtech Marine.
AVEVA Continues Latin America Expansion
AVEVA (LSE:AVV) has expanded within the Latin America region with recent significant customer wins and 60 full time staff as it continues its rapid growth. “Latin…
VSTEP Delivers Simulator for the Korean Naval College
VSTEP in cooperation with its Korean partner Dongkang M-Tech have successfully delivered and installed a full NAUTIS Naval Task Force maritime simulator classroom…
Kiel Cruise Ship Visits Up 10%
The 2011 cruise shipping season in Kiel ended today with a visit by the “AIDAcara”. The port was visited 120 times this year by nineteen different ocean-going luxury liners.
Intertek Invests £15 million in Energy HQ
Intertek, the global provider of quality and safety services, has invested £15 million in new Aberdeen headquarters for its energy services operation. Intertek will move in phases to the 41…
NNS Hosts Susan Ford Bales for Aircraft Carrier Update
Huntington Ingalls Industries said that its Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division hosted a visit by Susan Ford Bales, daughter of the late President Gerald R. Ford and sponsor of his namesake ship. Bales received a briefing on Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) construction progress since her last visit in August 2010. Following the briefing, Bales toured Ford with shipyard leadership, ascended NNS' 1,050-metric ton crane to get a bird's-eye view of the shipyard…
Coast Guard Foundation Hosts 31st Annual Salute to USCG
Non-Profit’s Annual Gala Celebrates the United States Coast Guard Service Across the Nation. The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education, welfare and morale of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced today that its 31st Annual Salute to the United States Coast Guard will take place on Thursday, October 13, 2011 in New York City. The event will honor the bravery and courage of the guardians who enforce maritime law…
Durrell, Irving Shipbuilding Eye $35B Shipbuilding Deal
As it is the builder of 80% of Canada’s current Surface Combatant fleet, Halifax, Nova Scotia-based Irving Shipbuilding is justifiably confident in its bid to win a sizable portion of the Canadian government’s estimated $35b National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy contract. With the award announcement expected mid-October, on the eve of his yard potentially winning the biggest deal in its history…
Great Lakes Shipyard Begins Workboat Construction
At Great Lakes Shipyard, Cleveland, OH, the laying of the keel marks the start of construction on a 60-foot work boat for the Port of Milwaukee. The city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin awarded the contract in June 2011. The vessel is scheduled for completion by the end of this year. Designed by Jensen Maritime Consultants, Seattle, WA, the vessel’s capabilities will include general harbor work, icebreaking, salvage and dive operations.
GE to Supply U.S. Navy with Fuel Control Kits
GE to Supply United States Navy with Additional LM2500 Digital Fuel Control Retrofit Kits. One kit for T-AOE-8 Fast Combat Ship Retrofit. GE Marine reports that…
NATO Weekly Piracy Assessment
Reporting period: 29 September - 05 October 2011 (Updated: 06 October). During the reporting period (29 Sep – 5 Oct 11) there were two incidents of suspicious activity…
Hoyer Motors Gains ABS Approval of Motors
Hoyer Motors has received the first design approval from ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) of IE2 motors. More approvals are expected. Hoyer Motors has acquired the first approval of their IE2 marine motors. The design approval from ABS opens up for many new business areas and is an essential step forward for Hoyer Motors."The marine Industry is a key area for Hoyer Motors, and it is our belief that our marine customers can see the benefit of switching to more energy friendly IE2 motors.
