RESOLVE, Shanghai Shengmin Shipping Svcs Form Oil Spill Response JV
U.S.- based RESOLVE Marine Group and Shanghai- based Shanghai Shengmin Shipping Service Co., Ltd. Shanghai, China, April 29, 2011 – Shanghai Shengmin Shipping Service Co., Ltd. and U.S.–based RESOLVE Marine Group, Inc. have announced the formation of an Oil Spill Response Organization joint venture, the Shanghai Resolve-Shengmin OSRO Company (SRSOC). SRSOC will provide Class 1 oil spill response organization services…
Seafarers’ Center Grand Reopening
On May 17, 2011, the Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) hosts the Grand Reopening of its International Seafarers’ Center in Port Newark, NJ. SCI undertook a major renovation of the Center, completing construction late last year, to establish a first-rate facility for the global shipping industry working in the Port of New York and New Jersey, the East Coast’s largest port. “The welfare of international trade in the Port of New York and New Jersey hinges on this Center,” says the Rev. David M.
ClassNK Establishes New Standards for FLNG/FLPG Sector
April 28 (Tokyo) - Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) is pleased to announce the publication of its new Guidelines for Floating Offshore Facilities for LNG/LPG Production, Storage and Offloading. The new guidelines address the wide variety of construction and survey requirements for FLNG and FLPG facilities including LNG/LPG Floating Production, Storage and Offloading facilities (FPSO), Floating Production and Offloading facilities (FPO), and Floating Storage and Offloading facilities (FSO).
First USCG Sentinel Fast Response Cutter Launched
Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. announced the successful launch of the first in class USCG “Sentinel” Fast Response Cutter (FRC), Bernard C. Webber from its Lockport facility. The announcement was made by Bollinger executive vice president of new construction, Chris Bollinger, “We are pleased to announce the successful launch of the lead “Sentinel” Class Fast Response Cutter, Bernard C. Webber. This is the first of a new generation of multi-mission patrol boats for the United States Coast Guard…
Amendments to Pending Exploration Plans
On April 22, BOEMRE called for public comment to inform new deepwater environmental assessment. Statoil, Inc. and BHP Billiton Petroleum Americas have provided amendments…
American MetalCraft Marine Sponsors Seaway Day
Sailing Seaway Clayton presented by Davidson Auto Group and Lake Ontario Realty announced that American MetalCraft Marine of Clayton, New York has been named title sponsor of Seaway Day on Saturday, June 18. American MetalCraft Marine Seaway Day will feature tall ship Lynx, along with local vessels on display including tugboat Bowditch and former military landing vessels Thors Hammer and Maple Grove. The day will be capped off with a live performance by Bad Husbands Club at 7 p.m. in Frink Park.
Hempel Signs Paint Production Investment Agreement
The signing of an investment agreement between leading international coating supplier Hempel and local government officials in the Russian Ulyanovsk region marks an important milestone in the Hempel Group’s plans for its first Russian paint production facility. significantly increase our ability to service our customers in the region.” The new plant will feature the latest in environmentally-friendly coating production equipment technology…
Carnival Sues Over Deepwater Horizon Spill
According to a Miami Herals Wire report, Carnival Corp. is seeking compensation for damages and losses it incurred as a result of last April's Deepwater Horizon…
Carnival Cruise Receives Carnival Magic
Carnival Cruise Lines, a brand of global cruise operator Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), accepted delivery of the corporation's 100th ship…
Crowley to Auction Tugboat Ride for Race
Bids are now being accepted on eBay for a chance to win a ride for four aboard Crowley's winningest tugboat, Hunter, as it races against the field in Seattle Maritime Festival's annual tugboat race on Saturday, May 14. All proceeds from the auction, which will be open through Friday, May 6, will benefit the Seattle-based not-for-profit Ryther Child Center, a recognized leader in behavioral health services for Washington state children and their families facing complex challenges.
ABG Shipyard, Possible Joint Venture in Nigeria
According to a report from defenseWeb.com, ABG Shipyard is in talks with the Nigerian government and private equity investors to build a shipyard in Nigeria through…
Northrop Grumman Profit Rises
According to a report from the Daily Press, Northrop Grumman Corp. said that its first-quarter profit rose 20.9 percent after setting itself free from its shipbuilding unit…
Navy League: U.S. Shipyards, Operators Critical to National Security
A skilled Merchant Marine and strong U.S. shipbuilding industry are critical to America’s national and economic security declared the Navy League of the United States in its 2011-12 Policy Statement.
Hydrographic Services Review Panel, May 4-6
The NOAA Hydrographic Services Review Panel will meet May 4-6 in Honolulu to discuss operations, research and development, hydrographic surveying, nautical charting…
Hooper VP Sales, Marketing, Austal USA
Austal USA is delighted to announce the employment of Dr. Craig Hooper as Vice President of Sales, Marketing and External Affairs. Dr. Hooper comes to us as the publisher of NextNavy.com…
Seasense Opens New R&D Facility, Florida
SeaSense announces the opening of its new research and design facility in Bonita Springs, Fla. In addition to a new research and design department, it also houses…
Livorse Navigation Lights
Livorse Navigational Lights are constructed of 316 marine grade stainless steel. Livorsi nav lights only consume 1/10th of an amp at 14 volts. These lights are to be used on any vessel up to 65 feet and have a visibility of two nautical miles. Designed to be flush mounted onto a vertical surface to allow the light pattern to be unobstructed from view. Port or starboard lights are available for 12 or 24 volt system. ABYC & USCG certified and NMMA accepted.
New Head Vent System from Delta "T"
Delta "T" Systems’ new Head Vent System uses a single powerful blower to extract air from multiple heads on a vessel. It is compact, quiet, highly effective and fully automatic. The entire Head Vent System including the blower, the control unit, and the dampers are housed within a central, remotely-located plenum box. The plenum box measures only 16" L x 12" W x 13" H. A single Head Vent unit is capable of ventilating up to four heads.
This Day in U.S. Coast Guard History - April 28
1908- Secretary of Commerce and Labor was authorized to patrol regattas and transfer that authority to another Department if need be. Thus the Revenue Cutter Service…
This Day in U.S. Naval History - April 28
1962 - Naval forces capture Forts Jackson and St. 1944 - U.S. 1993 - SECDEF memo orders Armed Forces to train and assign women on combat aircraft and most combat ships…
