Bureau Veritas, Brazilian University Speeds Deepwater Development
International classification society Bureau Veritas has agreed a technical co-operation deal with COPPE/UFRJ, the Ocean Engineering department of the Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro…
This Day in U.S. Coast Guard History - February 18
1842- The House of Representatives passed a resolution requesting the Committee on Commerce to make an inquiry into the expenditures of the Lighthouse Establishment since 1816.
This Day in U.S. Naval History - February 18
1846 - General order on Port and Starboard 1944 - Amphibious Force under RADM Hill lands troops on Engebi Island, Eniwetok 1955 - 1st of 14 detonations, Operation Teapot nuclear test (Source
MARAD Marks Opening of First West Coast Ship Recycling Facility
On Friday, Feb. 18, at 10:00 a.m. PST, U.S. Maritime Administrator David Matsuda will join Congressman George Miller and state and local officials in a ribbon-cutting…
Wärtsilä Further Develops Low-Speed Gas Engines
Wärtsilä has, in the autumn of 2010, initiated a major project to further develop its low-speed engine portfolio to include gas engines, alongside its medium-speed dual fuel engines…
Rolls-Royce Contract for Chinese Research Vessel
Rolls-Royce won a $32.2m order from Chinese conglomerate Sinopec to design and equip a specialist seismic research vessel. When operational it will carry out detailed…
STX Finland’s Shipyard Gets Reseach Vessel Order
STX Finland Oy and Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources of the Republic of Namibia have, on 11.2.2011, signed a contract for the construction of a fisheries research vessel.
International Ship Masters’ Association 2011 Convention Complete
The 121st annual convention of International Ship Masters’ Association (ISMA), held in Detroit, Mich., concluded on Saturday, February 12, 2011. Grand Secretary-Treasurer: George R. ISMA encourages the development of new licensed maritime officers by offering annual scholarships. Cory T. Tommy B. At its discretion, ISMA bestows awards recognizing mariners for their roles in at-sea rescue and other acts of heroism on the waters of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway.
Livorsi Introduces Industrial Series Gauges
Livorsi introduced the Industrial series which was designed with industrial equipment, workboats, pleasure boats and vehicles in mind. Industrial Series gauges are…
Kinton to Depart Massachusetts Port Authority
Thomas J. Kinton Jr., the chief executive officer and executive director of the Massachusetts Port Authority, a 1,200-person agency with more than $500 million in…
This Day in U.S. Coast Guard History - February 17
1944- Coast Guardsmen participated in the invasions of Eniwetok and Engebi, Marshall Island. 1956- The CGC Casco saved 21 persons from a US Navy seaplane that was…
This Day in U.S. Naval History - February 17
1864 - Confederate submarine H.L.
Mammoet Salvages the Cabo de Hornos
On January 29, 2011 Mammoet Salvage refloated the research vessel Cabo de Hornos safely and redelivered her back to her owners, The ASMAR Shipyard in Talcahuano, Chile. The vessel was being built at the ASMAR Shipyard located in Talcahuano Naval Base when on February 27 2010 one of the largest earth quakes ever recorded hit the central region of Chile. The movement of the earthquake caused an accidental premature launch and the vessel slid into the sea.
Stowaway G2 Series Watermakers
(Stock Symbol: PH - NYSE) Racor Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation announced a revamp of its Stowaway Series of watermakers. The Racor Village Marine Stowaway G2 Series are compact watermakers for marine applications which include a new touch screen interface control panel and a streamlined frame design. Features include a graphic-rich color touch screen panel which displays status, purity of product water output…
Pasha Hawaii to Build Second Vessel
Honolulu-based Pasha Hawaii announced the signing of a contract with VT Halter Marine, Pascagoula, MS, for the construction of a ship to enter the Hawaii/Mainland trade lane.
NOL Reports $461M Net Profit in 2010
NOL Group today reported net profit of US$461 million for 2010, representing a US$1.2 billion turnaround from its US$741 million loss in 2009. The container shipping…
LNG-Tanker Rates Doubling, Ship Glut Erodes
According to a Feb. 16 report from Bloomberg, record demand for liquefied natural- gas is causing the decade-long glut of vessels that carry the fuel to disappear…
Knightsbridge Tankers Stock Hits New High
According to a report from www.thestreet.com, Knightsbridge Tankers (Nasdaq:VLCCF) hit a new 52-week high Feb. 15 as it traded at $25.30 compared with its previous 52-Week high of $25.25.
Konrad Marine’s 20th Anniversary, Business of the Year
2011 marks Konrad Marine's 20th Anniversary of bringing stern drive technology to the commercial, recreational, and military marine marketplaces. The company recorded the highest sales volume in their 20-year history at the close of 2010. February 2011. In addition, Konrad Marine was recently awarded the honor of being named Business of the Year 2010, by the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce. Konrad Marine was selected for this award based upon innovation in their industry…
USCG: Eastern Great Lakes Maritime Security Committee
The US Coast Guard is seeking interested applicants for membership on the Eastern Great Lakes Maritime Security Committee and its five regional subcommittees. Applications…
