Monday, March 26, 2007 Maritime News

NTSB Says 2006 Fire Caused by Fuel Contact with Hot Engine Surface

Mar 26, 2007

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said that the probable cause of a fire on board a small passenger vessel in Massachusetts on June 12, 2006 was

New Orleans – Ferry Allides with Dock

Mar 26, 2007

The U.S. Coast Guard said that it is investigating the allision of the Canal Street ferry in New Orleans with a dock. Three people were treated for minor injuries.

Coast Guard Commemorates Women’s History Month

Mar 26, 2007

Members of the original Coast Guard Women's Reserve are scheduled to make a presentation Wednesday morning during a Women's History Month celebration at the

Höegh Autoliners names Perduto as VP

Mar 26, 2007

Höegh Autoliners Inc. has announced the appointment of James A. Perduto as Vice President, Marketing. Perduto joins Höegh Autoliners from the United States

Mitsubishi Makes Smith Maritime Tug Move

Mar 26, 2007

For over 20 years, the Elsbeth II, a 110-ft. Smith Maritime tugboat, has done extensive deep sea towing and delivered military vessels around the world. When

Former Chairman of Todd Shipyard Dies

Mar 26, 2007

John T. Gilbride, a former chairman and chief executive of the Todd Shipyards Corporation, once the largest independent shipbuilding company in the country, died on March 17 at his home in Stamford,

Kerry Pressures Coast Guard to Bid New Deepwater Contract

Mar 26, 2007

Kerry legislation calls for Coast Guard to Drop Problematic Lockheed/Grumman Deal, Save Taxpayers from More Waste Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.) introduced

Tugs Pull Boat from Sandbar

Mar 26, 2007

A 62-ft. commercial fishing boat that had run aground was dislodged early Saturday, Harbor Patrol officials said. Two tugboats pulled the Emerald Sea to Newport Harbor just after midnight,

Hempel Records Strong Year

Mar 26, 2007

Hempel in 2006 was able to take advantage of its leading market segment positions, continuing sustained growth to deliver a 19 percent increase in revenue versus 2005.

Vinashin, Czech Firm Ink Deal

Mar 26, 2007

The Shinec Shipbuilding Joint Stock Co, a subsidiary of Vinashin, signed an agreement to establish a joint venture with the Czech Republic’s Viking Cordage Co, VNS reported.

Navy Names New Destroyer USS Jason Dunham

Mar 26, 2007

Image submitted on occasion of the Department of Navy announcement that the Navy's newest Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer will be named USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109),

Demand to Double Omega Fleet

Mar 26, 2007

Oil product tanker company Omega Navigation Enterprises Inc. aims to double its fleet within three years on rising demand for refined product shipments, the company said.

Orders for up to 149 FPS’ Forecast Over Five Years

Mar 26, 2007

Floating production continues to grow at a dynamic pace. There are now 197 floating production systems in operation worldwide. Another 62 systems are on order.

Diana Shipping Puts Vessel on Charter

Mar 26, 2007

Diana Shipping Puts Its Panamax Carrier Danae on a 2-Year Charter at a Daily Rate of $29,400 Diana Shipping Inc., which owns and operates a fleet of dry bulk vessels,

Voyager Co-Founder Receives Award From Naval Academy Alumni Association

Mar 26, 2007

Voyager Expanded Learning co-founder Admiral Thomas B. Hayward and three other Naval Academy graduates will be honored with the United States Naval Academy Alumni

"Big John" Decommissioned After 38 Years of Service

Mar 26, 2007

By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bill Larned, USS John F. Kennedy Public Affairs Distinguished visitors and guests attend the historical decommissioning

This Day in Naval History - March 24

Mar 26, 2007

From the Navy News Service 1783 - At the conclusion of the American Revolution, Congress orders all Continental naval vessels and privateers home. 1903 -

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