BC Backs Seaspan Bid
According to a report on www.vancouversun.com, Vancouver-based Seaspan Marine's bid for the federal government's $35b National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy…
LNG: Germany to Benefit from Dutch LNG Terminal
As Germany seeks to replace its shuttered nuclear reactors, it appears that the country will likely to become the biggest customer for the Netherlands' first liquefied…
ARB Approves "OGV Clean Fuel Regulations"
At a public hearing on June 23, 2011, the Air Resources Board (ARB) approved amendments to the regulations “Fuel Sulfur and Other Operational Requirements for Ocean…
This Day in Naval History - July 26
1946 - CAPT Joy Bright Hancock appointed Director, Women's Naval Reserve. 1948 - President Harry S. Truman orders desegregation of the Armed Services. 1954 - 3 aircraft…
Danos & Curole Wins Contract from Chevron Liberia
Danos & Curole has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract from Chevron Liberia to provide drilling support services in Liberia, West Africa. The company’s…
Ballast Piping Renewal using Carbon Fibers
The renewal of the water ballast piping in a total quantity of more than 500 meters on board a bulk carrier of a major Croatian ship owner was conducted by as2con-alveus ltd. The ballast piping was repaired using the composite material overlay method COMPA. COMPA features lamination of a damaged pipe surface using carbon fiber-reinforced plastics. The repair plan and materials presented in the technical…
Long Beach Cruises Employs EC Engines
Emission reduction in California, especially at the Long Beach and Los Angeles Ports, remains an ongoing project. However, a number of recent innovations have helped…
VSD Releases Antenna Control Unit Replacement Kit
VSD, LLC has augmented its AL-7204 Television Direct-to-Sailors (TV-DTS) system by issuing the new AL-7204-CONT4 Antenna Control Unit Replacement Kit. The kit replaces the obsolete Antenna Control Unit, and includes new Servo Driver and Inertial Measurement units. It uses two of the three existing control cables and can be installed easily by the ship’s crew. The TV-DTS system is a means by which satellite television is delivered to naval ships.
NAMEPA to Host "Resources and Readiness in Alaska" Seminar
District 17 Commander RADM Tom Ostebo will be a keynote speaker at a “Resources and Readiness in Alaska” seminar to be presented by the North American Marine Environment…
RINA Issues New Dry Bulk Carrier Design Standards
Genoa-based classification society RINA has established rigorous design standards for the modification or newbuilding of dry bulk cargo carriers to enable them to…
DryShips to Acquire OceanFreight
DryShips Inc. and OceanFreight Inc. have entered into a definitive agreement. The former will acquire the outstanding shares of the latter for consideration per share of $19.85…
Cortec Launches New High-Viscosity Sealer
Cortec has introduced MCI-2018 V/O: a higher viscosity version of MCI-2018 sealer for vertical and overhead applications. This line of water repellants is composed of 100 percent active silane.
Navy Awards NASSCO $24.4 Million Contract
The U.S. Navy awarded General Dynamics NASSCO $24.4 million in contract modifications to support an extensive renovation and modernization of the USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49)…
Weld Tooling Appoints Sted and Clouser
Weld Tooling Corporation has appointed Norm Sted Sales and Marketing Director for weld.com. Norm brings over 30 years of welding and business experience from his position as Regional Manager for one of the largest manufacturers of arc welding products in the world. He has extensive experience in international markets, especially those in the Caribbean and in Latin America, where he was responsible for strategic alliances, business development and market growth.
USNI Appoints VAdm Daly Chief Executive Officer
On July 27, 2011, the U.S. Naval Institute (USNI) begins an important new chapter with the appointment of Vice Admiral Peter H. Daly, U.S. Navy (Ret.) as the professional…
