Next Generation Deepwater Drillship Starts Work
Chevron Corporation announced that the Pacific Santa Ana, a deepwater drillship built to Chevron's specifications, has arrived in the Gulf of Mexico to work for…
Arctic Offshore Oil Exploration – Statoil, Rosneft Co-operate
Statoil and Rosneft have signed a cooperation agreement whereby they will jointly explore offshore frontier areas of Russia and Norway and to conduct joint technical…
Russian Navy Development in Arctic, Far East, Authorized
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the government to ensure the development of the Navy, first of all, in the Far East and Arctic zones, the Kremlin press service reported.
Naval Port Makes a Case for Expansion
The numbers of both ships and sailors in the naval base have been dwindling since budget constraints put on hold the dreams of local leaders to get an aircraft carrier…
New Manhattan Sailing School
Offshore Sailing School has signed an agreement with Liberty Landing NYC at Hudson River Park's Pier 25 in Manhattan's Tribeca area. The New York sailing school…
Virginia Ship Pilots – New Board Member Appointed
Christine N. Piersall was appointed to this position by the City of Portsmouth Circuit Court Judges and replaces Bruce Cherry, who has been on the Board for more than 33 years. This nine-member board examines and licenses the pilots responsible for the safe passage of ships in Virginia's major shipping lanes and waterways. The Board was created in 1783 and was initially chartered by the King of England in the 1600's. Ms. Piersall is a partner with the law firm of Williams Mullen.
General Dynamics Contracted for Naval Eduction, IT Training
General Dynamics Information Technology, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy to deliver education and training…
Nordic Group, Scana, to Increase Share Capital
The company provides products and system solutions for three market segments; namely marine, energy and steel and machinery. Scana’s technology, materials knowledge…
Final MSC Dry Cargo/Ammunition Ship Christened
With the crack of a champagne bottle and the traditional words, "I christen you.," Military Sealift Command ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14) was christened May 5 during an evening ceremony at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego. The 689-foot Chavez, the newest of the Lewis and Clark-class of dry cargo/ammunition ships operated by Military Sealift Command, continues the Lewis and Clark-class tradition of honoring legendary pioneers and explorers.
Mike Senner Retires from Karl Senner Inc.
Mike Senner has retired from New Orleans, La.-based Karl Senner Inc. effective April 30, 2012, the company announced. In making the announcement, the company said in its press release "We want to thank Michael for his many years of valuable and loyal service and his integral role in the great success Karl Senner Inc. has enjoyed over the past many years. Michael will be greatly missed by the Karl Senner Inc. family.
GE Offers Gas Turbine Hybrid Electric Drives
Ideal for Noise Reduction, Redundancy, Improved Fuel Economy. GE Marine offers hybrid electric systems for military and commercial marine customers based on its LM aeroderivative gas turbines, motors and drives, to help reduce noise and improve fuel economy. By teaming with a variety of industry players, GE can provide customers unmatched gas turbine hybrid electric and all electric propulsion systems integration experience.
NOAA to Hold Public Meeting in Anchorage, Alaska
NOAA's Hydrographic Services Review Panel (HSRP) is holding a Public meeting, May 22-24, 2012, Anchorage, Alaska. Navigation areas of focus for this public meeting…
APL Receives Largest, Most Advanced Vessel
APL’s largest and newest vessel is also its most environmentally-friendly and fuel-efficient. The Singapore-based carrier says the 10,700-TEU APL Southampton, which…
Drydocks World Adjourns Decree 57 Directions Hearing
Following on from Drydocks World Dubai LLC and Drydocks World LLC (together the “Drydocks World - Dubai”) filing for Decree 57 on 1 April 2012, Drydocks World has confirmed that its restructuring remains on track and has the support of its lenders to its restructuring proposals by Q3 2012. Although Drydocks World Dubai today notified its Creditors and members that it has requested an adjournment of…
Omega Morgan Names McCalla CEO/President
Omega Morgan, one of the West Coast’s leading heavy equipment transport companies, has named John McCalla CEO/President. McCalla comes to Omega Morgan from Warn Industries, also located in Portland. McCalla began his career as a project engineer at General Motors and then joined Warn Industries. He advanced through several positions at Warn and assumed the top executive leadership position in 2007.
Synapsis receives first INS Type Approval
Synapsis Bridge Control, the new generation of the Raytheon Anschütz bridge system, is the world’s first navigation system which has been type approved according to IMO’s new Performance Standards for Integrated Navigation Systems (INS). In an official ceremony, the nominated body Germanischer Lloyd (GL) handed over the type approval to Raytheon Anschütz beginning of May 2012. The INS Performance Standards…
Ingalls Shipbuilding Honors Employees
Huntington Ingalls Industries' (NYSE:HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division has honored six teams and two individuals with "President's Awards for Excellence" for their outstanding and innovative work on shipbuilding projects. The award-winners were formally recognized at a dinner held May 3 in Gulfport, Miss. "The President's Award recognizes individual shipbuilders and teams for their commitment to achieving extraordinary performance," said Ingalls Shipbuilding President Irwin F. Edenzon.
DNV Enters Strategic Partnership with Norwegian StormGeo Group
Oslo/Bergen: DNV has, as part of a strategic partnership with StormGeo, acquired the right to purchase 22,6 % of StormGeo’s shares through a mutually convertible capital issue…
GPS Jamming Affects Ship Navigation off Korean Coast
122 ships, including Coast Guard vessels and a passenger vessel, have reported malfunctions in their navigation systems since the apparent jamming of satellite signals by North Korea last week…
Uni-Tankers of Denmark Buys Fifth Vessel from ERRIA
This is the fifth of nine vessels that ship management company Erria is planning to sell. It is expected the tanker Erria Julie will also be sold and delivered in a Danish port, shortly.
