Friday, December 09, 2005 Maritime News

INTERTANKO: Progress on Ship Recycling

Dec 09, 2005

INTERTANKO welcomes the IMO Assembly’s decision to develop mandatory measures on ship recycling. We will continue to provide support and guidance (from our members

Greek Shipping Company To Pay $1M Fine

Dec 09, 2005

Karlog Shipping Company Ltd., of Piraeus, Greece, pleaded guilty on Nov. 16 in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York to obstructing justice by

Green Mega Ship Makes Call at Port of Tacoma

Dec 09, 2005

Port of Tacoma officials joined officials of Evergreen Group and its Hatsu Marine Limited subsidiary to mark the arrival of the new S-type, 7,024-TEU (20-foot

Singapore Navy Launches Stealth Frigate

Dec 09, 2005

According to Xinhuanet, the Singapore Navy launched the Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN) fifth stealth frigate, RSS Stalwart, at the Singapore Technologies Marine shipyard.

Stratos Announces Availability of BGAN

Dec 09, 2005

Stratos Global Corp. has begun offering Inmarsat BGAN (Broadband Global Area Network) service in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Coverage is scheduled

Signal Awarded TARZAN CLASS

Dec 09, 2005

Signal International, L.L.C. signed a contract with LeTourneau, Inc. to build a TARZAN CLASS jackup drill rig. LeTourneau is procuring the rig, the fourth TARZAN CLASS rig built for Rowan Companies,

Manitowoc ClosesTrade Receivables Securitization Facility

Dec 09, 2005

The Manitowoc Company, Inc. has closed a significant trade receivables securitization. The securitization was arranged by the Finacity Corporation and Harris Nesbitt.

Marine Highway to Fly State Flags at Half-Mast

Dec 09, 2005

Governor Frank H. Murkowski has authorized the Alaska Marine Highway System to fly the state flag at half-mast on all ferries, at the AMHS headquarters building in Ketchikan,

Kongsberg Maritime to Supply for ROVs

Dec 09, 2005

Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract to supply Schilling Robotics of Davis, Calif., with underwater cameras for installation on four new build ROVs (Remotely Operated Vehicles).

This Day in Naval History - Dec. 09

Dec 09, 2005

From the Navy News Service 1938 - Prototype shipboard radar, designed and built by the Naval Research Laboratory, is installed on USS New York (BB 34). 1941

New Dalian Shipbuilder Unveiled

Dec 09, 2005

Xinhua news has reported that a shipbuilder was unveiled in Dalian as part of the the city's shipbuilding industry. Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co was formed

Senator to Introduce Oil Spill Prevention Legislation

Dec 09, 2005

Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) has state that she intends to introduce legislation to reduce the risk of an oil spill in Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca by,

Bill Introduced on Homeland Security Outreach

Dec 09, 2005

Representative Rogers (R-AL) introduced a bill (H.R. 4433) to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct outreach to and consult with members

Ship Owner May Sue Injured Seaman

Dec 09, 2005

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that a ship owner may assert a negligence and indemnity claim against its seaman-employee for property damage

NOAA Raster Charts Available Online

Dec 09, 2005

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is making available online its Raster Nautical Charts (RNC). These charts are geo-referenced, full-color

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