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Chafe-Pro for Philadelphia Naval Reserve Fleet

Global Associates, Ltd, contractor for the U.S. Naval Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility, has selected FJORD, Inc. to supply its brand name Chafe-Pro chafing gear for the protection of the mooring lines used by the ships located at the naval reserve fleet in Philadelphia.  The facility is used to hold decommissioned U.S. Navy and auxiliary ships pending the determination of their final fate. FJORD, Inc. is a woman-owned small business located in Graham, NC and all Chafe-Pro units are manufactured in the U.S. www.ChafePro.com

PTC Launches New CAD/CAM Shipbuilding Solution

PTC, a leader in the CAD/CAM marketplace with its software in use at more than 28,000 companies including companies such as Caterpillar, Lucent, Mitsubishi, Nike and Siemens, has launched a shipbuilding specific product. Working with partners like Hyundai Heavy Industries, BAE SYSTEMS, DCN, BIW, and Ingalls, PTC has more than 20 years of experience in bringing innovative design solutions to the shipbuilding industry with products like CADDS 5I, Medusa, and Dimension III

Tactical & First Responder Training

Confident Captain/Ocean Pros announced the launch of their Tactical and First Responder Training programs. These customized, hands-on programs are designed to help state, local, and federal agencies train their staff to become safe and effective First Response vessel operators. The courses are designed for all skill levels and are customizable in order to meet the varying demands of many different agencies. The demand for skilled

Carnival Reports Second Quarter Results

Carnival Corporation & plc reported net income of $127.8 million ($0.19 Diluted EPS) on revenues of $1.33 billion for its second quarter ended May 31, 2003, compared to net income of $194.2 million ($0.33 Diluted EPS) on revenues of $989.9 million for the same quarter in 2002. Earnings per share for the second quarter of 2003 were reduced by $0.02 per share due to litigation and other charges associated with the dual listed company ("DLC") transaction with P&O Princess Cruises plc ("P&O

Buss Shipping Orders Rutter VDRs

Rutter Technologies said that together with its German dealer and service agent, Pro Nautas B.V. it will deliver 50 Voyage Data Recorders (VDR) to the Buss Shipping Group. Headquartered in Leer, Germany, the maritime history of Hermann Buss GmbH & Cie KG goes back to the era of sailing ships. Today the Company is involved in shipping, ship management and chartering of container vessels on a worldwide basis and is certified in accordance with ISO 9002 and ISM standards.

AMSEC Receives Department of Defense Award

Science Applications International Corporation announced that AMSEC LLC received a prestigious 2007 Department of Defense Pro Patria award from the Virginia Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). AMSEC LLC received this award recognizing its personnel policies and practices in support of its employees who also serve in the National Guard and armed forces reserves. According to a press release from the Virginia Committee for ESGR,

Titan Awarded $169M Navy Contract

The Titan Corporation has been awarded an indefinite-quantity, five-year U.S. Navy contract having a potential value of $169 million. Awarded by the Fleet Industrial Supply Center Norfolk, Detachment Philadelphia for the Naval Sea Systems Center (NAVSEA) Shipbuilding Support Office (NAVSHIPSO) in Philadelphia, the contract provides engineering and technical support services for modification of shipboard equipment and systems

Horizon Lines Reports 3Q Results

Horizon Lines, Inc. reported results for the third quarter ended September 25, 2005, with solid quarter-over-quarter growth in key financial measures. Operating revenue for the third quarter of 2005 was $289.1 million, an increase of $38.0 million or 15.1% from the $251.1 million for the third quarter of 2004. The improvement was led by volume growth, increased bunker fuel surcharges to offset rising fuel costs, cargo mix and rate improvement,

Forest to Acquire Houston Exploration in $1.5b Deal

Forest Oil Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of the outstanding stock of The Houston Exploration Company in a stock and cash transaction totaling approximately $1.5 billion plus the assumption of net debt estimated to be $100 million at December 31, 2006. Forest Oil worked with JANA Partners LLC (JANA), the holder of 14.7% of the outstanding shares of Houston Ex, with the result that JANA on Sunday agreed to vote in favor of the transaction.

Navy Rescue Vessel to Get Two Mini-Subs

A Russian Navy search and rescue vessel will be equipped with two unique deepwater submersibles The Igor Belousov, currently under construction, will have two ARS-600 two-seat submersibles, designed to perform an array of functions, including search, rescue and salvage of submarines in distress. The Russian Defense Ministry decided in 2011 to equip the ship with a deep-sea diving system produced by Scottish firm DIVEX, which will be delivered, installed