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Survey Ship in Estonia to Find WWII-era Plane
Kaleva, which was carrying nine passengers â including U.S. diplomatic courier Henry W. Antheil, Jr. â mysteriously exploded 10 minutes after taking off from TallinnâsâŚ
USS Carr Trains with Local Coast Guard, Builds Relationships
Sailors from USS Carr (FFG 52) completed theater security cooperation events and training to improve interoperability with the Barbados Coast Guard during a four day visit to Barbados, May 4-7. The Barbados Coast Guard has recently increased its forces and conducted more training in an effort to counter narcotic-drug trafficking. Part of that training involved Carr Sailors training the Barbados Coast Guard on U.S. Navy visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) tactics. Lt.
USNS Kanawha Helps Rescue Crew
Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Kanawha assisted the crew of a ship in distress in the , May 4. Dunia, a 15-meter dhow with a crew of 10âŚ
This Day in Naval History - April 24
1778 - The Continental Navy sloop Ranger captures HMS Drake. 1862 - Battle of New Orleans; Union Navy under David Farragut runs past forts into Mississippi River.
Horizon Lines Issues Statement on Antitrust Investigation
Horizon Lines, Inc has confirmed federal agents served search warrants and a grand jury subpoena relating to an investigation of pricing practices of ocean carriers operating in the trade.
Phoenix Express 2008 Underway
Phoenix Express 2008 (PE 08) wrapped up the inport portion of the exercise on April 13 and began the underway portion of the two-week exercise on April 14 with 12 ships getting underway from Naval Support Activity, , . Two ships from the Nassau Expeditionary Strike Group (NAS ESG), the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4) and the amphibious transport dock USS Nashville (LPD 13); along with the frigate USS John L.
Palmer to Retire from WCI
Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) Chairman Dan Mecklenborg announced that an executive search has begun to identify a successor for R. Barry Palmer, WCI President/CEO, who has announced his intention to retire at the end of this year. WCIâs Executive Committee has retained JDG Associates, Ltd., , to conduct the national search for a successor for Mr. Palmer. A search committee to evaluate both internal and external candidatesâŚ
Four U.S. Ships to Participate in Phoenix Express 08
Four U.S. Navy ships will participate in Phoenix Express 2008 (PE 08), a U.S.-hosted, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional maritime partnershipsâŚ
Horizon Lines Receives AMVER Assisted Rescue at Sea Award
courage and seamanship of the Horizon Falcon crew. Tom McDorr at the 2008 Lloyd's List London Awards on April 2nd. crewmembers of the Panamanian-flagged ship, HAI TONG No.
DDG 1000: The Transformation Begins
âIt isnât everyday we get to sign a contract to begin construction of a lead ship, but on Feb. 14, we met in my office and did exactly that, twice! Not one but two lead DDG 1000 ships will now begin construction,â said Rear Adm. Vic Guillory, the director for Surface Warfare. Two identical lead ships will be built by Bath Iron Works (General Dynamics) and Ingalls (Northrop Grumman). Bath Iron Works will build DDG 1000 and Ingalls will build DDG 1001.
UMass Hosts Atlantic Observation System Planners
The School for Marine Science and Technology of UMass Dartmouth hosted a consortium of 20 universities and organizations last week to plan the initial stages ofâŚ
100 Years of Women in the Navy
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael A. Throughout March 2008, Sailors will celebrate and recognize the many contributions of women to our Navy andâŚ
Essex Departs Subic After Successful BK08
The forward-deployed amphibious ship USS Essex (LHD 2) departed Subic Bay, the Republic of the after completing bilateral training during Balikatan 2008 and a scheduledâŚ
AVSEA Engineering for Reduced Maintenance
2007 was another successful year for the Naval Sea Systems Commandâs (NAVSEA) Engineering for Reduced Maintenance (EFRM) team, with the warfighter-focused programâŚ
SPS Completes Initial Developmental Testing
The Navy took another step to increase ships' capabilities against asymmetric surface threats, as the Shipboard Protection System (SPS) completed its first piersideâŚ
Navy Cargo Ship Assists at-Sea Rescue
Military Sealift Command large, medium-speed, RoRo ship USNS Seay conducted an at-sea rescue operation February 9 in the Straits of Gibraltar. At 12:50 a.m. the 950-ft.
Harpers Ferry VBSS Conducts Proficiency Training
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Joshua J. Visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team members from dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49)âŚ
Seamanship Trophy Recognizes Rescue
The captain and crew of a U.S.-flag merchant vessel will receive the American Merchant Marine Seamanship Trophy for their skillful action in rescuing two mariners from stormy seas. Capt.
BP Marine Wins US Government Award
BP Marine has collected its third accolade after the innovation of its SEA Card â Shipsâ bunkersâ Easy Acquisition Card â solution was recognized by the US Government.
Oceanfreight Names New COO
OceanFreight Inc., a provider of seaborne transportation services announced today that Michael Gregos was appointed as the Company's Chief Operating Officer. TheâŚ