Dynamics Research Wins $3M Coast Guard Contract
Dynamics Research Corp. has received a $3 million contract from the United States Coast Guard to develop improved processes for Coast Guard missions. The contract…
OSI Provides Update on Acquisition
Offshore Systems International Ltd. definitive agreements for the transaction. letter of intent to purchase the target company on July 11, 2005. "The process is going very well…
Coast Guard to Purchase Underwater Port Security Robots
VideoRay has been awarded a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) in conjunction with its recent General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule award.
The Coast Guard Announces Deployment of Homeport
The Coast Guard officially announced its initial deployment of Homeport, an internet portal. Homeport (version 1.0) is the official Coast Guard information technology…
Coast Guard Prepares EIS on LNG Project
The U.S. Coast Guard is preparing an environmental impact statement (EIS) regarding the proposed Northeast Gateway Energy Bridge LNG deepwater port (DWP) project.
GE Provides Gas Turbines in Korea
GE Transportation is a long-standing equipment supplier to navies in the Asia/Pacific region, such as the Republic of Korea (ROK), Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, People’s Republic of China…
Crowley Acquires Salvage Company Titan Maritime
company based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. known as - Titan, a Crowley company. management team with the new entity, as will all Titan employees. Long Beach office to Titan's Fort Lauderdale office.
ShipConstructor to Support STEP Import and Export
Albacore Research Ltd. (ARL), the creator of the 3D product modeling software ShipConstructor™ and Industrial Planning Technology, Inc. (IPT) are cooperating on…
Tour Boat Violated State Laws
The Ethan Allen was in violation of state law during its sightseeing cruise on Sunday, according to a report from ABC News. New York regulations say that any commercial…
2 Dead, 139 Missing After Ferry Accident
Two people were killed and at least 139 others missing after a passenger ferry bound for Bacolod City caught fire early yesterday morning near Corregidor island…
NYK To Expand LNG Fleet
Nippon Yusen K.K., the largest Japanese shipping line, reportedly plans to order 20 new liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers by 2010 and use five or six tankers for spot contracts…
This Day in Naval History - Oct. 4
1821 - Lt. Robert F. Stockton sails from Boston for Africa to carry out orders to help stop the international slave trade. 1944 - Aircraft from USS Ranger (CV 4)…
MarAd Approves Three Applications
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has approved three applications under Section 9 of the Shipping Act, 1916, as amended. 4,295-gross-ton mobile offshore drilling unit SEASCOUT to Thule Drilling ASA…
Walpert Appointed SCA Director Emeritus
The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) selected Harvey B. Walpert to be the first ever Director Emeritus of SCA in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the maritime industry.
Aker Yards Wins PSV Contract
Aker Yards has signed a contract with Island Offshore VI K/S, a company within the Island Offshore Group in Ulsteinvik, Norway, to deliver a UT 776 E platform supply vessel.
LR Acquires Capstone Engineering
Lloyd’s Register Americas, Inc. has acquired Capstone Engineering Services, Inc. and Capstone Software Systems, Inc. The acquisition will be renamed Lloyd’s Register Capstone, Inc.
Port Arthur LNG Project Meetings Ccancelled
Because of damage in the area due to Hurricane Rita, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is canceling its planned public comment meetings in Vinton, Louisiana and Port Arthur…
USCG to Test Integrated Anti-Swimmer System
The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking comment on the draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) of the Integrated Anti-Swimmer System (IAS). The agency proposes…
New Ferry Delayed
The new vessel Maria Dolores for Virtu Ferries, due for delivery in the middle of this year, will be delivered by Austal Ship in January, according to a report by the Malta Independent Online.
Sakhalin-1 Production Starts
Exxon Mobil subsidiary, Exxon Neftegas Limited, has commenced production from the multiphase Sakhalin-1 Project offshore Eastern Russia. The initial phase of the project will produce 50…