First Foreign Visit for a Littoral Combat Ship
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The littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS 2) has left Manzanillo, Mexico, concluding the ship's first foreign port visit since its commissioning. Independence and embarked Mine Countermeasures Detachment One sailors visited Mexico while on the ship's maiden voyage to its homeport of San Diego, marking the first foreign port visit by any Independence-class ship. While in port, Independence…
Ship's Crew of Syria Weapons Ship to be Held
Military Prosecutor Judge Saqr Saqr has ordered that the 11-member crew of the ship “Lutfallah II,” which was carrying weapons allegedly bound for Syria, be held for questioning…
Lockheed Martin Show Growth in Q! 2012 Results
Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) reports first quarter 2012 net sales of $11.3 billion compared to $10.6 billion in 2011. Earnings from continuing operations…
SAI Corp Gets Large SPAWAR Government Contract
Science Applications International Corporation announced it was awarded a prime contract by the U.S. Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) to produce…
Container Shipping Conference – Shanghai Agenda Promulgated
Drewry Shipping Consultants estimate that container shipping lines collectively lost $5.2 billion in 2011. To thrive in 2012, the industry will have to tackle declining…
Horizon Lines Reiterate Support for Jones Act
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Horizon Lines, Inc. today issued the following statement from interim President and Chief Executive Officer Stephen H. Horizon Lines is, and always has been, a very staunch supporter of the Jones Act and all of its requirements. The Jones Act stipulates that cargo shipped between two U.S. ports must be transported on vessels that are American-made, American-flagged, at least 75% American-owned and predominantly American crewed.
Euro Tech Announce 2011 Results, Still Investing in BWTS
Euro Tech Holdings Company Limited (Nasdaq: CLWT) today reported financial results for the 12-month period ended December 31, 2011 ("Fiscal 2011"). The Company's…
Piracy in West African Waters on the Increase
One hundred and two incidents of piracy and armed robbery have been reported for the first quarter of 2012, with dangerously increasing numbers in West African waters…
Port Design – Singapore Invites Entrants for US$ 1M Prize Competition
Performance, productivity, sustainability - achieve these three targets in order to win the Next Generation Container Port (NGCP) Challenge's top prize of USD1 million.
DP Vessel Operation – Safe Towing Guidance
New guidance has been produced by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) on the use of ‘hold-back’ vessels during diving operations. These are towing…
Shipwreck Explorers Funded for Excavations of Historic Ships
Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. deep-ocean shipwreck explorers, announce it has delivered an additional closing notice for the Second Tranche of the financing…
KVH Industries Report Q1 Results, VSAT Business Growth
"We had a great quarter in our satellite business," said Martin Kits van Heyningen, KVH's chief executive officer. "Revenue from the mini-VSAT business grew 61%…
Offshore Chemical Storage Okayed by Australian Authorities
A shipload of potentially explosive chemicals sitting off Newcastle, New South Wales, was given the all-clear by a federal agency, the NSW government says, according…
Improved Information Flow for Shipping Clients by Data2Logistics
Global freight bill processor, auditor and advisor Data2Logistics announce the launch of their Claims & Audit Review System (CARS), improving information flow for shipping clients.
Shrimp Boat Missing – USCG Search
The Coast Guard is searching for two men who were reported missing, between Brownsville, Texas and Tampico, Mexico in the Gulf of Mexico. Missing are Manuel Gallardo Castillo and Faulsto Gomez Jr.
Giant Container Ship Calls at DP World Port
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The largest container ship of French shipping company CMA CGM, the Christophe Colomb, recently called at DP World’s flagship Jebel Ali Port for the first time, reinforcing the port’s role as a regional gateway for the new generation of mega liner vessels. The 365-metre long ship, which has a nominal capacity of 13,800 twenty-foot equivalent container units, or TEU, was welcomed by DP World officials.
Bond Film Inspirational Stealth Warship for Auction
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The ex-Sea Shadow (IX-529), year built: 1983, builder: Lockheed Martin, overall length: 164 feet, waterline length: 118 feet, extreme beam 68 feet, waterline beam: 58 feet, maximum navigational draft: 15 feet, draft limit: 15 feet, light displacement: 499 tons, hull material: steel hull and superstructure, diesel electric propulsion system, number of propellers: two. The ex-Sea Shadow shall be disposed…
Offshore Wind Farm: Foundation Installed at Anholt, Denmark
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Jumbo’s DP2 heavy lift vessel Jumbo Javelin has successfully installed the first Transition Pieces (TPs) for the Anholt Offshore Wind Farm in Denmark. The operation was performed as planned with respect to every detail: transport, installation, accessibility of the TP, grouting and safety. Once again Jumbo proved to have an efficient concept for the transport and installation of wind farm foundations with the use of only one free floating vessel on DP.
RPG Acquires Gen Turbo Inc.
Resource Power Group (RPG) acquired the assets of Gen Turbo Inc., a supplier of parts and services for large bore diesel engine turbochargers in Miami, FL. Gen Turbo Inc.
W&O Expands into Turkey
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W&O has expanded its operations into Turkey through a partnership with Simsekler, a marine supply company in Turkey. W&O’s products will now be available to customers in Turkey through Simsekler, expanding the technological capability and overall scope of marine products that Simsekler offers shipyards throughout the country. With more than 70 operating shipyards in the country, Turkey is the eighth…