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USCG to Station Ships in Arctic
For the first time in history the Coast Guard will be stationing responders at Alaskaâs North Slope this summer, when Shell Oil begins drilling in the Chukchi and Beaufort seas. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Robert J. Papp Jr. said that the Arctic doesn't represent a security threat for at least the next decade, but that the Coast Guard has "a much wider aperture," beyond strictly defense. Papp told the Pentagon Channel and American Forces Press Service that the Arctic has economicâŚ
Cal Maritime Presidential Search Committee to Hold First Meeting
The California State University Board of Trustees will begin the search next month for a new president of the California Maritime Academy to succeed President William B.
Lloyd's Register Safety Alert
Safety alert: Steering gear control wheel potentiometer failure resulting in vessel grounding. Applicabilty: All shipowners and operators. Following an incident involving loss of steering on a Marshall Islands registered bulk carrier, the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada issued a Marine Safety Advisory Letter No. 07/11. The information obtained indicated the ship experienced a loss of steeringâŚ
Jensen to Design Fireboat for San Francisco
Fireboat to be Equipped with Six Fire Monitors and 26 Manifold Valves for High-Volume Water and/or Foam Firefighting. Jensen Maritime Consultants, Inc., a Crowley company, has been chosen to design a custom "super pumper" fireboat to enhance the City of San Francisco Fire Department's (SFFD) marine fire fighting and response capabilities on water. This high-volume water and foam pumping NFPA Type II fireboat will feature six fire monitors and 26 manifold valvesâŚ
New McMurdo Smartfind S10 AIS Beacon
When manually activated, the Smartfind S10 uses AIS and GPS technology to give precise location information to aid the recovery of people in difficulty at sea. Waterproof to 60 meters, buoyant and compact, this unique device can make all the difference in a localized search situation. The chances of being rescued are greatly increased thanks to its ability to transmit both AIS and GPS data to the vessel the individual has come from and to other AIS equipped vessels within a four mile radius.
Evergreen Line Launches "ShipmentLink Mobile"
Evergreen Line Extends e-Commerce Application to Mobile Devices. Evergreen Line has launched "ShipmentLink Mobile", an application of its e-commerce system to handheld devices.
Kvichak Nets Five-Year Coast Guard Contract
Kvichak Marine Industries, Inc., of Seattle, WA, was awarded a five year contract by the U.S. Coast Guard for the construction of up to 80 each Transportable Port Security Boats (TPSB) in 2011. Kvichak recently delivered the 30th hull of this contract to the USCG. The all-aluminum vessels are operated by a crew of 4 and include shock mitigating seats to minimize crew fatigue on extended missions. BallisticâŚ
Archaeologists Go Deep to Uncover History
Many universities are adding or expanding their underwater archaeology programs in an effort to give students a broader educational experience and a better understanding of our maritime history. The field of underwater archaeology is expanding rapidly as the equipment required for marine exploration becomes more affordable, and more scientists and researchers learn to scuba dive. Indiana University (IU) Bloomington has one of the oldest academic diving programs in the country.
NOAA Satellites Help Rescue 207 in 2011
In 2011, NOAA satellites were critical in the rescues of 207 people from life-threatening situations throughout the United States and its surrounding waters. The satellites picked up distress signals from emergency beacons carried by downed pilots, shipwrecked boaters and stranded hikers, and relayed the information about their location to first responders on the ground. NOAAâs polar-orbiting and geostationaryâŚ
Tim Brennan To Leave Heidmar
2011 A Year of Growth for Pools. After 19 years with the company, the board of Heidmar has, with regret, accepted the resignation of its CEO, Tim Brennan. Mr Brennan will remain at the company for a mutually agreeable time in order to assist in the transition to a new management structure. He leaves a robust company with 118 employees in three offices and 124 ships in five pools serving an international client base with high quality vessels from 35 different owners.
RiverHawk's Multimission Platform Launched
RiverHawk Launches First-of-Class Advanced Multimission Platform (AMP) at Tampa Yard. RiverHawk Fast Sea Frames (RHFSF) has launched its signature Advanced Multimission Platform (AMP) at its shipyard in Tampa, Florida. Fully designed and built in the United States, the 145-foot coastal security craft was contracted 12 months ago by the U S Department of the Navyâs Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) to Maritime Security Strategies (MSS) of Tampa, Florida.
Swedish Navy Receives AUV's
During November and December 2011 the Swedish Navy received the last two of four state of-the-art AUVs (Autonomous Underwater Vehicles) from the Danish company EIVA a/s. The AUVs are equipped with advanced sensors in the form of sonars and underwater cameras and they are designed to operate autonomously underwater following a mission route planned ahead. There is a multitude of purposes for which the AUVs can be used.
Datrex Distributing for Ocean Signal
Datrex Inc. appointed for North American distribution. Ocean Signal, the specialist communications and safety at sea manufacturer, has appointed Datrex Inc. as its distributor for USA and Canada. Datrex Inc. has been a supplier of high quality lifesaving technologies to the marine industry for over 40 years and since early 2011 has worked with Ocean Signal to successfully establish the Ocean Signal SafeSea® range of EPIRBâs, SARTâs and hand held VHFâs in USA.
Salvage Companies Jockey for Costa Job
While the search for survivors and bodies continues, and tales of a alleged bad behavior by the shipâs captain make the global media rounds, the next saga of theâŚ
Are the Ballast Water Stars Finally Aligning?
Ballast water was first recognized by the scientific community as a vector for transfer of potentially invasive marine species more than 30 years ago. It took a number of yearsâŚ
US Navy: DDG 1000's Composite Deckhouse Milestone
Composite materials are used to make cars, planes and boats, and have been used to build minesweepers and small surface combatants. Now, the largest composite structure ever builtâthe DDG 1000 destroyer deckhouseâhas been fabricated in Mississippi and is being shipped to Maine for assembly aboard the future USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000). In this dramatic example of a âshared build,â General Dynamics Bath Iron Works is the lead yardâŚ
Sea Tow Captain Receives Life-Saving Award
Sea Tow Clarks Hill Lake, S.C. & Ga., Capt. Jon Gridley Recognized for July 4th Rescue. Capt. Jon G. Gridley, co-owner of Sea Tow Clarks Hill Lake, South Carolina and GeorgiaâŚ
Large-scale Cooperation Between Metizoft and Polarcus
Metizoft AS and Polarcus has a close cooperation. For Polarcus two new buildings at Ulstein Shipyard, Metizoft deliver "Completion" to both of them. "Completion" is a document management platform and contains all the documentation for new buildings from the handover of the ship until scrapping of the vessel far in the future. Metizoft`s role in addition to being the supplier of the database is the collection, categorization and review of the documentation.
Transocean Announces Senior Management Changes
Transocean Ltd. has announced that Ricardo Rosa will step down as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective January 9, 2012. After a transition period, Mr.
SENER Promoting Innovation in Maritime Industry
SENER assists the professional workshop to promote the culture of innovation in the maritime industry. The workshop, held on 15 November in Las Palmas de Gran CanariaâŚ