NOAA launches USS Monitor Website
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NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries today launched a new website highlighting the 150-year history of the USS Monitor on the anniversary of the ship’s launch. The website, http://monitor.noaa.gov/150th, takes viewers from the iconic warship’s construction through its recovery to recent science expeditions undertaken to protect its legacy. The website, also offers students, teachers and history…
Collins Engineers Donates ROV to UW-Milwaukee
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With the goal of enriching students’ educational experiences and enhancing the research capabilities of marine scientists on the Great Lakes, Collins Engineers, Inc. (Collins) has donated a Phantom-300 remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to the University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee School of Freshwater Science (SFS), located at the Great Lakes WATER Institute. The cost of a similar ROV purchased new would range between $25,000 and $35,000.
JRC Issues ECDIS 2012 Update
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It is now one year since the IMO amendment to SOLAS came into force on 1st January 2011. JRC provides an update on their activities to date. The latest new IMO requirement has been a lot longer in the making than many others, with the first pioneering models designed as far back as 1995 when IMO adopted the initial ECDIS performance standard. Since then JRC has delivered nearly 5,000 IMO compliant ECDIS systems worldwide…
HMS Daring Sails with Thales Systems
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The first of the Royal Navy's (RN’s) Type 45 destroyers, HMS Daring, has set sail on operational duty fitted with Thales UK's new fully digital radar electronic support measures (RESM) system. The platform, the first of the Daring class, has been fitted with new digital antennas supplied by Thales as part of the UAT MOD 2 update programme. In conjunction with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), Thales…
U.S. Navy Buys Hawaii Superferries
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Huakai and Alakai Go for $35 Million. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration has transferred two high speed vessels, the Huakai and the Alakai, to the U.S. Navy. The Navy plans to use the vessels to transport troops and equipment to training areas from Okinawa and other locations. These vessels will help the Navy meet these unique operational requirements without the need to build new vessels.
Engineers to Meet to Discuss Electric Installations on Ships
The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is updating the IEEE 45 standard for electrical installations on ships. This is a big undertaking because…
Report: IHI, JFE to Merge Shipbuilding Units
Reuters is reporting that JFE Holdings Inc and IHI Corp will merge their shipbuilding units in a bid to remain competitive as demand for vessels contracts and Chinese…
AKA, Niigata Team on Hybrid Marine Propulsion Package
Aspin Kemp & Associates (AKA) and Niigata Power Systems Partner to Provide Hybrid Marine Propulsion Package Dartmouth, NS – 01/25/2012 Aspin Kemp & Associates (AKA)…
SUNY Hosting Free Shipping Symposium
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SUNY Maritime College Presents The Annual 2012 Groundhog Day Cutting Edge Issues in Shipping Symposium. At 10:00 am, "Cuba Oil Drilling - U.S. Contingency Planning to respond to a pollution release impacting U.S Waters" will be the topic of a talk by Captain Francis (“Stash”) Pelkowski, USCG and Assistant Professor, Global Business & Transportation, SUNY Maritime College. James Maloney, Esq.…
MTN Appoints Grayson as CFO
MTN Satellite Communications (MTN) appointed Margaret (Peg) E. Grayson as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). As CFO, Ms. Grayson will play an integral role directing MTN’s financial operations…
RADM Mary Landry to Keynote WISTA Luncheon
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WISTA USA President Jeanne M. Grasso said that Rear Admiral (RADM) Mary Landry (United States Coast Guard (USCG) Retired), the Federal On-Scene Coordinator during the first days of the Deepwater Horizon incident, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s WISTA luncheon held on March 19th at the beginning of the Connecticut Maritime Association’s Shipping 2012 conference. This is the 7th year that WISTA has held this luncheon, which kicks off the annually successful CMA event.
Sørensen New CEO of Maersk Tankers
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Hanne B. Sørensen has been appointed new CEO of Maersk Tankers with effect from 13 February 2012. Hanne B. Sørensen has until now held the position as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Maersk Line and replaces Søren Skou, who recently assumed the position as Maersk Line CEO. "Hanne B. Sørensen comes with experience and a strong track record within international shipping. I am therefore very pleased that Hanne has accepted the position as CEO of Maersk Tankers…
MOL to Scrap 5 Double Hull Tankers
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. has decided to scrap five double-hull tankers (four VLCCs, one Suezmax) by the end of March 2012. Scrapping of two vessels is already completed…
COSL Installs AMOS Software
China Oilfield Services Limited (COSL) has agreed a deal to implement the fleet management software AMOS from SpecTec Asia Pacific East Ltd across three units of its fleet.
‘Torch of Passion’ Guides Clipper Race Fleet into Keppel Bay
A Singapore welcome greeted the international fleet of 10 in the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race as they sailed into Marina at Keppel Bay over the weekend to rousing cheers from Singaporeans…
Statoil Moving Forward on Luva Field
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Luva may herald start of deep-water development in Norwegian Sea. Statoil, together with its Luva field partners, has selected a Spar platform to develop the field. As a gas transport solution has also been decided, a major step has now been taken towards deep-water production in the Norwegian Sea. The Luva field, which is a deep-water pioneer in the Norwegian Sea, may be the first to have a Spar platform on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS).
Coast Guard Asks for NOSAC Applications
Vacancies on National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee (NOSAC; Coast Looks for Applicants. AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Request for applications. SUMMARY…
DHS Issues Maritime Security Directive
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Department of homeland Security and U.S. Coast Guard have issued Maritime Security Directive 104–6 (Rev 6); Guidelines for U.S. Vessels Operating in High Risk Waters. AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Notice of Availability. SUMMARY: The Coast Guard announces the release of Maritime Security (MARSEC) Directive 104–6 (Rev 6). This Directive only applies to U.S.-flagged vessels subject to the Maritime…
Tennessee River Partially Reopened After Allision
Coast Guard reopens portion of Tennessee River to commercial traffic after bridge collapse. The Coast Guard has reopened a portion of the Tennessee River, Saturday…
Wall Named MD of RichLand-LSP
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RichLand-LSP strengthens chemical logistics business unit with appointment of Graham Wall as Managing Director; Singapore-based logistics solutions provider looks to expand in South-East Asia region under new leadership. Leading chemical logistics solutions provider RichLand-LSP has appointed Graham Wall as Managing Director as it looks to expand its bulk liquid chemical transport operations throughout South-East Asia.