Wednesday, April 04, 2007 Maritime News

Patriot, Guardian Complete Foal Eagle 07

Apr 04, 2007

- Mine countermeasures ship USS Patriot (MCM 7) pulls into port at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, becoming the first U.S. Navy ship to utilize the air base’s

Engineering Students Full Speed Ahead With Improved CBT

Apr 04, 2007

With the first quarter of this year behind them, Sailors pursuing engineering-based ratings are now up to speed with computer-based training (CBT) that

STX Targets $3b Sales in 2012 at Chinese Shipyard

Apr 04, 2007

South Korea's STX Shipbuilding Co., said that its shipyard to be built will post $3b in sales in 2012, similar to that of its shipyard in Jinhae, South Korea.

Stoffer asks Government to Invest in Canadian Shipbuilding Industry

Apr 04, 2007

NDP Shipbuilding Critic Peter Stoffer (Sackville-Eastern Shore) asked the Conservative government today to invest in Canada’s shipbuilding industry, in response

Sri Lanka’s Dockyard Says Only Talks no Shipyards

Apr 04, 2007

Colombo Dockyard Ltd. (CDL) said it was in the preliminary stage of talks with Croatian shipbuilders on possible collaboration but says there is no joint venture plan for a yard in Hambantota.

Russia Will Consolidate its Shipbuilding Industry

Apr 04, 2007

Russia's shipbuilding industry has launched a sweeping modernization program. President Vladimir Putin has signed decrees setting up a United Shipbuilding Corporation

Korea to Build 8 Quays for Cruise Ships

Apr 04, 2007

Eight wharfs will be built in six ports exclusively for cruise ships by 2020 to foster the Korea's marine tourism industry. The government will also develop

Electric Boat Awarded Another Sub-Repair Contract

Apr 04, 2007

Electric Boat Corp. was awarded a $6.7 million submarine contract with the U.S. Navy. The Supervisor of Shipbuilding Conversion and Repair, based in Groton, Conn.

This Day in Naval History - April 04

Apr 04, 2007

From the Navy News Service 1776 - The Continental Navy frigate Columbus captures HM Tender Hawke; this is the first American capture of a British armed vessel.

Military Sealift Command Oiler Wins SECNAV Environmental Award

Apr 04, 2007

From Military Sealift Command Public Affairs Fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194)won the fiscal year 2006 Secretary of the Navy Environmental

Australian Government Discusses Kimberley LNG Project

Apr 04, 2007

The Western Australian Government has clarified its stance on liquefied natural gas (LNG) developments in the Kimberley, saying they would be beneficial to the region, ABC reported.

Naval Academy Honors Distinguished Alumni

Apr 04, 2007

The U.S. Naval Academy paid tribute to four of its alumni March 30 and 31 through the 2007 Naval Academy Alumni Association Distinguished Graduate Award program.

First RT-flex Engine Order for Hitachi

Apr 04, 2007

Hitachi Zosen was awarded a contract in March 2007 by Wärtsilä Corporation to build four six-cylinder Wärtsilä RT-flex50-B engines for ships to be built in China.

New Security Equipment Used At Staten Island Ferry Terminals

Apr 04, 2007

According to the NY1 the Department of Transportation is using portable explosive detectors in the Staten Island Ferry Terminals. The Department of Transportation

John S. Connor, Inc. Handles Shipment of Dredge/Booster Barge

Apr 04, 2007

John S. Connor, Inc., a full service logistics company established in 1917, has recently completed the shipment of a dredge/booster barge for Sokimex Group,

Two New ASD Tugs Ordered and New Pushboat Built

Apr 04, 2007

Through the auspices of Marcon International, Inc. of Coupeville, WA, two Dominican Republic based tug and barge operators ordered one newbuild Ulupinar series

Nimitz Carrier Strike Group Deploys to U. S. Central Command

Apr 04, 2007

Sailors man the rails on the flight deck aboard nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (CSG), embarked Carrier Air

Conrad Industries Announces New Contracts and Deliveries

Apr 04, 2007

Conrad Industries, Inc. announced the signing of contracts during the first quarter of 2007 for the construction of six vessels and the recent delivery of various vessels.

Ambassadors Cruise Group Appoints Moore Senior VP

Apr 04, 2007

Ambassadors Cruise Group has named cruise industry veteran Diane Moore Senior Vice President, Marketing and Sales for Windstar Cruises and Majestic America Line.

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