Thursday, December 22, 2005 Maritime News

This Day in Naval History - Dec. 21

Dec 22, 2005

From the Navy News Service 1861 - Congress declares Naval personnel eligible for the Medal of Honor, the Nation's highest award. 1943 - USS Grayling (SS 208)

Chief Engineer Convicted for Pollution Offenses

Dec 22, 2005

The U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts issued a Press Release stating that the Chief Engineer of a container ship pled guilty and was convicted

USCG to Evaluate Passamaquoddy Bay for LNG Shipments

Dec 22, 2005

The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Press Release stating that it will assess safety and security issues associated with liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers

NHC Report on Hurricane Katrina

Dec 22, 2005

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) released its 42-page report on Hurricane Katrina , which struck Florida and then the Gulf Coast in August. In summary,

NTSB Issues Report on Heavy-Weather Damage to NCL Cruise Ship

Dec 22, 2005

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued a report on the heavy-weather damage incurred by the cruise ship NORWEGIAN DAWN off Charleston on April 16, 2005.

Tanker Refloated

Dec 22, 2005

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) stated that the small oil tanker that grounded at Kyle of Lochalsh has been refloated. No injuries or pollution were reported.

UK Approves Proposed Container Terminal – Hull

Dec 22, 2005

The UK Department for Transport issued a News Release stating that Transport Minister Derek Twigg has approved the proposal for a container terminal at Hull.

Aker Kvaerner Contracted for Deepwater Installation

Dec 22, 2005

Chevron with partner Kerr-McGee has awarded Aker Kvaerner a contract for marine operations for installation of the Blind Faith platform in the Gulf of Mexico.

PTC Launches New Design Software

Dec 22, 2005

CBR reports that product development company PTC has announced the availability of CADDS 5i R14, a design software product for the shipbuilding industry, as

Sale Eyed for Daewoo Shipbuilding

Dec 22, 2005

According to Reuters, South Korea aims to sell a controlling stake in Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering, currently valued at 2.5 trillion won ($2.5 billion),

Questions Arise on Shipbuilding Payments for Katrina losses

Dec 22, 2005

According to the AP a Navy plan to pay Gulf Coast shipbuilders about $1.7 billion for losses related to damages and construction delays from Hurricane Katrina

CEECO Assists Restoration Efforts for Gulf Waterway Navigation

Dec 22, 2005

Spectrum Sciences & Software Holdings Corp. announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Coast Engine and Equipment Company (CEECO), has been helping the U.

Earl Industries Awarded $165.2M Navy Contract

Dec 22, 2005

Portsmouth, Va.- based Earl Industries,is being awarded a five year Multi-Ship Multi-Option (MSMO) cost-plus-award-fee contract with a total evaluated cost of $165.

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