General Maritime Reorganizes
General Maritime Files Plan of Reorganization and Disclosure Statement; Plan Supported by the Company's Key Senior Lenders. General Maritime Corporation announced…
Tracer Introduces Leak Detection Solution
Ultra-Powerful Leak Detection Flashlight Slashes Inspection Time For Marine Vessel Technicians. Tracer Products has unveiled the Tracerline TP-8690 OPTIMAX 3000 — the world’s most powerful, portable, blue light LED fluorescent leak detection flashlight. With its focused beam, the OPTIMAX™ 3000 makes it easier than ever to find air-conditioning and fluid leaks. Now, marine vessel technicians can pinpoint all leaks the first time and avoid comebacks due to undetected leaks.
Alion Nets $73M Navy Contract
Alion Awarded Navy Contract Valued at $73.2M to Support NAVSEA Programs for Maintenance and Modernization of 185 Surface Warfare Ships; Technology Solutions Firm…
St. Lawrence Seaway Welcomes New Board Member
The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. James (Jim) Wilson to its Board for a three year term beginning January 27…
E-Instruments New TCS 140 Calibrator
All-In-One, High Accuracy Dry Block/Liquid Bath/Blackbody Calibrator is now Available with Black Body Inserts to Calibrate Infrared (IR) Thermometers. The affordable New TCS140 is an All-In-One portable Dry Block, Liquid Bath, Blackbody Calibrator. The Dry Block insert is easily replaced with a Liquid Bath complete with an easy-to-use adjustable speed agitator. It is an ideal tool to calibrate glass thermometers and for short thermocouples and thermoresistors.
WSS China Expands Network to Tianjin
Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) has announced the opening of a facility in Tianjin, China, taking the total number of WSS agency offices in the region to six, located in Shanghai, Beijing, Qingdao, Dalian, Ningbo and Tianjin. Mr Leo Hao, Manager of WSS Tianjin said; “There are currently 1500 calls per month in the port of Tianjin. Captain Bi, General Manager of WSS Ships Agency & Marine Logistics China said…
This Day in Naval History - February 01
1941 - The U.S. fleet is reorganized, reviving the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets. 1942 - USS Enterprise (CV 6) and USS Yorktown (CV 5) make the first World War II…
E Instruments High Range Differential Manometer
The new MP105 is a compact, rugged & VERY easy-to-use manometer ideal for many industrial applications. The MP105 is a highly sensitive and accurate instrument. In addition to pressure measurements, more advanced features of this versatile and innovative tool include leak test procedures and air velocity with density compensation. The Large Ice Blue backlit LCD display is easy to read in either light or dark environments. Accuracy of ± (1% rdg.
Woolly Hat Week Inspires Knitting Frenzy
The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society Supports Campaign to Help Sailors. Sailors are renowned for spinning a good yarn, however on this occasion it is a volunteer at the land-locked Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society who has been getting busy with her knitting needles to make hats for mariners as part of Woolly Hat Week (6-13 Feb). Maureen Phillips has spearheaded a knitting frenzy at the care home, which provides dedicated accommodation and care to former seafarers…
Paragon Announces Early Charter Termination
Paragon Shipping Inc. announced that Deiulemar Compagnia di Navigazione SpA, the charterer of the M/V Friendly Seas (the "Vessel"), a 2008-built 58,779 dwt Supramax bulkcarrier (the "Charterer")…
EPA to Help in Shore Clean Up
EPA To Provide Nearly $10 Million to Clean Up Beaches Across the Nation; The agency launches improved website for beach advisories and closures. The U.S. Environmental…
Caterpillar on Board USNS Howard Lorenzen
Caterpillar Delivering the Power Solutions for United States Navy Missile Vessel MaK Engines Selected for the U.S.N.S. Howard O. Lorenzen. Caterpillar Marine Power…
Braemar Names Regional Director
Braemar (Incorporating the Salvage Association) announces new regional director for key market. Braemar (incorporating The Salvage Association) is delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Gayton to the key role of Regional Director, Americas. He will take responsibility for strengthening and growing Braemar’s surveyor presence in this important region and for engaging more directly with the local New York market…
Archaeologists Go Deep to Uncover History
Many universities are adding or expanding their underwater archaeology programs in an effort to give students a broader educational experience and a better understanding of our maritime history. The field of underwater archaeology is expanding rapidly as the equipment required for marine exploration becomes more affordable, and more scientists and researchers learn to scuba dive. Indiana University (IU) Bloomington has one of the oldest academic diving programs in the country.
Northrop Grumman: Strong 4Q and 2011 Financials
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) reported that fourth quarter 2011 earnings from continuing operations increased 80 percent to $550 million, or $2.09 per diluted share…
Synergy Produces Superior Boat Lift
Synergy Between Boat Lift Manufacturer, Electrical Products Distributor and Fiberglass Enclosure Manufacturer Results In Superior Product Offering. Synergy --- different elements working together to produce results not obtainable by any of the elements alone --- is what happens when three companies work together to achieve high-quality results. Fifteen years ago Hi-Tide, Graybar and Stahlin Non-Metallic…
FPSO OSX-1 starts OGX’s first oil production
On January 31th 2012, at 18h39m50s, the FPSO OSX-1 successfully initiated the production of first oil for its anchor client OGX, the Brazilian EBX Group oil and…
DMCA Adopts Cruise Safety Measures
Dubai Maritime City Authority adopts best practices to increase safety and security of cruise ships. New measures implemented in collaboration with Dubai Tourism & Commerce Marketing. Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA), the maritime government entity charged with regulating, coordinating and supervising the maritime sector in Dubai, has announced the establishment of a cruise ship task force in line…
Björk.Eklund Group Renamed Greencarrier AB
The Björk.Eklund Group is changing its name to Greencarrier AB with effect from 1 February 2012. Previously the Greencarrier name had only been used by companies that formed part of Greencarrier Freight Services, the division of the Björk.Eklund Group offering customised logistics and transport solutions worldwide. Now the majority of Group companies not currently branded Greencarrier will also change their names to reflect their membership of the Greencarrier Group.
Ocean Safety appoints Aberdeen representative
The UK’s largest independent marine safety equipment supplier, Ocean Safety, has made a key new appointment on the east coast of Scotland to support the company’s commercial safety equipment supply in the region. Aidan Morrissey will join Ocean Safety on 1st February and be based in Aberdeen working with the company’s Scottish office to further develop the offshore markets in the North and East coast areas.