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Mike Toohey Tapped to Lead Waterways Council, Inc.
Washington, DC â It was announced today that Mike Toohey has been selected to become President and CEO of Waterways Council, Inc. by the organizationâs Search and Executive Committees.
Coast Guard Foundation to Host Awards Gala
The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education, welfare and morale of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced thatâŚ
Ambitious Students Participate in "Project Shiphunt"
Sony and Intelâs Project Shiphunt team of young explorers, scientists and historians has returned to shore with news of its underwater discovery: shipwrecks of the schooner M.F. Merrick and the steel freighter Etruria, in deep water off of Presque Isle in Lake Huron. The project was completed with âmuch thanks to pings, processing and 3D,â according to one marine archaeologist. Current Media, the Peabody-and Emmy Award-winning independent television and online network founded in 2005âŚ
Transas GMDSS Simulator Installed in Australian Maritime College
An installation of Transas GMDSS Simulator TGS 5000 has been completed in the Australian Maritime College (Launceston). Supplied, installed and supported by Transas partner Electrotech Australia, the system provides flexible teaching arrangements for classes of up to 24 students through the utilisation of two instructor stations interfaced to fifteen student stations. The system is remotely supported through VPN access, minimising travel costs for maintenance and upgrades.
NOAA Warns of Flooding Risks
Many rivers in the upper Midwest and northern Plains remain above flood stage, and the threat for more flooding will continue through the summer, forecasters atâŚ
Kosmos Energy Update on Drilling Cedrela-1 Exploration Well
Kosmos Energy KOS 0.00% today provided an update on the company's drilling of the Cedrela-1 exploration well offshore the Republic of Ghana. The "Transocean Marianas" semi-submersible drilling rigâŚ
Carpenter First Woman President at SUNY Maritime
The State University of New York Board of Trustees on June 30 unanimously appointed Rear Admiral Wendi Carpenter, USN, president of State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime College.
Capt. Hae-gyun Awarded Exceptional Bravery After Pirate Attack
The Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has unanimously endorsed the decision of a Panel of Judges that the 2011 IMO Award for Exceptional BraveryâŚ
Sub HMS Trenchant Upgrades with Thales Sonar
HMS Trenchant, the Royal Navy's (RNâs) most capable and up-to-date Trafalgar-class nuclear-powered hunter-killer submarine (SSN), has been ceremonially welcomed back into the operational fleet with upgraded state-of-the-art sonar from Thales. As part of a major refit programme that started in late 2009, the submarine has been fitted with Thalesâs world-class Sonar 2076 Stage 5 system, and additional upgrades such as Tomahawk cruise missile capability.
This Day in U.S. Coast Guard History - June 29
1820-On 29 June 1820 the Revenue cutter Dallas captured the 12-gun brig-of-war General Ramirez, which was loaded with 280 slaves, off St. Augustine. The 8 July 1820âŚ
Royal Navy of Oman: New Ship Launched
The last of three corvettes under construction by BAE Systems for the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) was formally named in a launching ceremony at Portsmouth Naval Base today. Employees and guests, including senior representatives from the RNO and UK Royal Navy, gathered at the naval base to watch Lt General Hassan Mohsin Al Sharaiqi, Inspector General of the Police and Customs of the Sultanate of Oman, formally name the RNOâs newest vessel, Al Rasikh.
Horizon Lines Awarded for Safety, Stewardship
Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ), an American domestic ocean shipping company, has received recognition from the Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) and the UnitedâŚ
IDPOA Announces 2011 Award Winners
The International Dynamic Positioning Operators Association (IDPOA) has announced the winners of the 2011 International Dynamic Positioning Excellence Awards. âThe awards stand testimony to the skillâŚ
BOEMRE Director Remarks, World Natâl Oil Companies Congress
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) Director Michael R. Bromwich delivered remarks June 22 at the 5th annual World National Oil Companies Congress in London.
USCG Awards Contracts for Four Test Boats
The Coast Guard on June 7 awarded four firm fixed-price production contracts to deliver the first test boats for the seven-meter Cutter Boat Over-The-Horizon-IV (CB-OTH-IV) project.
USCG Sector Northern New England Change of Command
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Northern New Englandâs crew will receive a new commander during a change of command ceremony at 11:00 a.m., June 24, 2011 at the Portland Head Light in Fort Williams Park.
Interpol Hunts Vietnam Shipping Officials
According to a report from the AFP, Interpol has issued a global search warrant for two former officials of Vietnam's troubled state-owned shipbuilder. The wanted pair are Ho Ngoc TungâŚ
JRCâs New 10.4-Inch All-in-One LCD Radar
Japan Radio Co., Ltd. (JRC) is pleased to announce the introduction of the JMA-3300 series radar incorporating some of the latest technological achievements available. The new all-in-one radar features a bonded, ultra bright LCD. It is backlit by white LEDâs giving 1000 candelas of brightness, a level not previously found on this class of radar. JRC engineersâ custom designed the System-on-Chip inside the new JMA-3300 series to be an extremely powerful toolâŚ
Crowley-Managed Vessels Receive USCG Awards
Sixteen Crowley-managed vessels were recently honored with U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue System (AMVER) awards in recognitionâŚ
MarPro INTERVIEW: USCG Admiral Robert Papp
When Admiral Robert J. Papp assumed the duties of the 24th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard on May 25, 2010, he also served notice that it wonât be business as usual at headquarters.