This Day in Naval History – Oct. 28
Ensco Announces 3Q Results
The company incurred a loss from discontinued operations for the third quarter of 2008 (net of tax) of $18.9m ($0.13 per diluted share) related to the loss of ENSCO 74…
Panama Canal Announce Results
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announced its operational metrics for the 2008 fiscal year (FY 08). Year-end (October 2007 – September 2008) statistics reveal a marginal decline in total transits and tonnage when compared to FY 07. However, the Canal also experienced growth in core segments, most notably tanker and passenger transits. transits remained fairly constant, with a slight decline of 0.1 percent – from 14,721 to 14,702 transits.
Safety Alert: FO Quick-Closing ValvesThe
Queen Mary 2 Docking
The Queen Mary 2 docked at Blohm + Voss Repair, October 24 at noon. The ship could not be docked at the scheduled time, because the high tide in the was not sufficient. Photo by Peter Neumann / YPS
14th Korean Shipbuilding Committee
In the last two years, shipowners have seen bunker prices increase by roughly 140%. Additionally, considering upcoming environmental regulations, shipowners pay more attention to an economical and environmental friendly way of transport. Responding to the ecological and economical demand for fuel consumption reduction, Dr Hermann J. Klein, Germanischer Lloyd Member of the Executive Board, presented the "GL FuelSaver" suite of new services.
Kongsberg Upgrades VTMIS
The upgrade package also includes three sophisticated C-Scope Radar Extractor & Trackers, which are able to improve the port's radar performance without upgrading radar hardware.
BioMarine: Integrated Maritime Policy
The European Commission welcomes BioMarine, an international maritime forum on oceans sustainability an innovative solutions, organized under the aegis of the French Presidency of the European Union…
Report - COSCO BUSAN Pilot Actions
The report was hampered in that the pilot surrendered his license shortly after the incident and the on-going criminal investigation made various possible witnesses unavailable.
Seaway Workers Ratify Contract
The agreement provides for annual wage increases of 3%, 3% and 3.25% over the three-year span of the contract, one additional paid holiday in February, and increases…
Guilty Plea-Conspiracy to Commit Bribery
American Composite Timbers (ACT), a firm engaged in the sale of plastic marine pilings and related products, located in Commack, N.Y., pleaded guilty to a one-count felony charge filed in U.S.
Anty-Piracy: Gulf of Aden
(Source:Holland & Knight)
CTAC – Meeting
(Source:Holland & Knight)
FMC Meeting October 29
(Source:Holland & Knight)
Cambodia – Conditions of Entry
(1) implement measures per the ship’s security plan equivalent to Security Level 2 while in the Cambodian port; (2) ensure that each access point to the ship is…
Medevac from Tugboat Near Kings Point
The man was medevaced after complaining of stomach pains while on board the 99-foot tugboat, , which was anchored under the Throg's . A Coast Guard rescue crew from…
T&T BISSO Promotes Calhoun
East Isle Christens Pair of Tugboats
(Source: The Chronicle Herald)
