Friday, August 24, 2007 Maritime News

This Day in Naval History - Aug. 24

Aug 24, 2007

From the Navy News Service 1814 - British invasion of Maryland and Washington, D.C.; Washington Navy Yard and ships burned to prevent capture by the British.

Coast Guard, Navy & CBP Interdict Semi-Sub

Aug 24, 2007

U.S. Coast Guard, Navy and Customs and Border Protection crews interdicted and boarded a self-propelled, semi-submersible vessel loaded with an estimated $352m of cocaine on Sunday, August 19.

Port Authority Conducts Maritime Security Exercise

Aug 24, 2007

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the U.S. Coast sponsored a successful port security exercise today in the Port of Philadelphia to evaluate preparedness,

Manitowoc Crane Group to Develop Manufacturing Facility in Slovakia

Aug 24, 2007

The Manitowoc Company, Inc. has reached an agreement with Valcovna profilov a.s. for the development of a crane manufacturing facility in Saris, Slovakia.

Jeppesen Delivers Workboat Navigator to Cenac

Aug 24, 2007

Cenac Towing has become the launch customer for Jeppesen Workboat Navigator – A Professional Information Service. Jeppesen Marine recently announced this new

MarAd to Remove Remaining High Priority Vessels from James River Fleet

Aug 24, 2007

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration said that it has made arrangements to remove the last of several high-priority vessels from the James River Reserve Fleet.

Aker Kvaerner and Statoil Sign Agreement

Aug 24, 2007

Aker Kvaerner has signed a letter of intent with Statoil ASA to enter a five-year frame agreement for the delivery of subsea production systems and related operational services.

OMSA Officials Testify At TWIC Hearing

Aug 24, 2007

The Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program is overly complex and could create the same delays for the maritime industry that recent

Record-Breaking Year for Louisiana Exports

Aug 24, 2007

According to the World Trade Club of New Orleans, Louisiana realized more than $13.4 billion in exports during the first six months of 2007, a 20.7 percent increase

Record Number of Rigs Drilling In Ultra-Deep Gulf Waters

Aug 24, 2007

The U.S. Minerals Management Service, which manages federal offshore leases, said a record number of drilling rig are working in ultra-deepwater in the Gulf of Mexico.

BHP Billiton Sets Gulf Drilling Record

Aug 24, 2007

Houston-based BHP Billiton Petroleum reported two company-operated drilling vessels set new benchmarks for deepwater drilling in the Gulf of Mexico recently.

J. Ray McDermott Completes Secunda Asset Acquisition

Aug 24, 2007

J. Ray McDermott, S.A., a subsidiary of Houston-based McDermott International Inc., has completed its acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Secunda International Ltd.

Coalition Forces Provide Assistance to Danish Merchant Vessel

Aug 24, 2007

From Combined Maritime Forces Public Affairs Two Coalition ships from Combined Task Force (CTF 150), French Warship Commandant Blaison (F 793) and USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51),

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Visits Naval Station Pearl Harbor

Aug 24, 2007

By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael A. Lantron, Commander, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Marine Corps Gen.

Aker Yard Announces 2Q Results

Aug 24, 2007

Aker Yards ASA reported an EBITDA result of NOK -153 million for the second quarter of 2007. The EBITDA result for 2007 is estimated to be about NOK 900 million,

Evergreen, Wan Hai Lines Respond to Demand

Aug 24, 2007

Evergreen Marine Corp (Taiwan) Ltd and Wan Hai Lines are to cooperate to enhance their already extensive intra-Asia networks with the launch of the Japan-Thailand Express Service (NSE/NS6).

MAN Diesel Logs Massive Order with APL

Aug 24, 2007

APL ordered eight MAN B&W 14K98ME-C7 The giant order follows on the heels of that for the gigantic MAN Diesel engine that entered service early last year. Rated at over 100,

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