Northrop Grumman to Evaluate Supercavitation-Based Underwater Travel
A team led by Northrop Grumman Corporation has won a $5.4 million contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to determine the feasibility…
Hanjin, PMMA to Establish Naval Architecture Course
According to Asia Pulse, as part of its effort to become one of the leading naval educational institutions, the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) recently…
MMA Honors Alumni
Maine Maritime Academy (MMA) honored its best and brightest at a ceremony held in early November. The college formally recognized alumni success and achievement…
NOAA Makes Recommendations to Reduce Collisions with Whales
NOAA this week urged ship captains to use new recommended routes when entering or leaving the Florida ports of Jacksonville and Fernandina, and Brunswick, Ga., as…
MMA, M-P.A.C.T. Joint Program at Port Security Training
Maine Maritime Academy (MMA), in conjunction with its maritime security training partner, M-P.A.C.T., will launch a pilot program aimed at enhancing security at Maine seaports.
Deputy Chairman of the Board of MAN Hands Over Reins
Fritz Pape, Deputy Chairman of the Board of MAN Diesel SE, retired on October 31. Pape has been part of the company since 1966, having spent 13 years as a Member of the Board. His successor, Dr.
Novatug Opens up South American Market
Novatug has opened the way for significant expansion into the strategic South American market by agreeing an agency deal with Rio de Janeiro-based Ocean Research Company of America (ORCA).
Report: Chinese Sub Stalked U.S. Navy Carrier Group
Reuters said a Chinese submarine stalked a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier battle group in the Pacific last month and was undetected until it surfaced within firing range.
Shipping Company Fined and Banned for 3 Years
The US Department of Justice said that a foreign ship operator was fined $400,000 (and assessed a $100,000 community service payment) for violation of the Act to…
Sperry Marine to Supply IBS for Chilean Navy Patrol Vessels
Northrop Grumman Corporation has been selected to supply state-of-the-art integrated bridge systems (IBSs) for the Chilean Navy’s Danubio IV, a new offshore patrol vessel (OPV) program.
Golar LNG to Reveal Q3 2006 Results
Golar's 3rd Quarter 2006 results will be released Monday, November 20th 2006. In connection with this a webcast presentation will be held at 03.00 P.M (London Time) followed by Q&A session.
USCG Issues Notice on Tank Level or Pressure Monitoring Devices
The US Coast Guard issued a notice stating that it has made available the Final Report on Tank Level or Pressure Monitoring Devices. The study indicates that the…
Northrop Grumman Awarded Contract
Northrop Grumman Newport News, Newport News, Va., is being awarded a $65.2m cost-plus-fixed fee, level of effort contract for FY 07 advance planning in preparation…
MSC Announces Independent Transatlantic Rate Restoration
Mediterranean Shipping Company announced that it will implement a rate restoration on the westbound North Europe-to-North America trade. The Geneva, Switzerland…
Aker Yards to Build Supply Vessel for Island Offshore
Aker Yards has signed a contract with Island Offshore in Ulsteinvik, Norway to deliver one UT 776 CD Platform supply vessel. The total value of the contract is approximately $48.9m.