Thursday, July 17, 2008 Maritime News

This Day in Naval History - July 17

Jul 17, 2008

From the Navy News Service 1812 - USS Constitution escapes from British squadron after 3 day chase off 1858 - sloop Niagara departs , to assist in laying first trans-Atlantic telegraph cable.

MES Starts Ship Operational Analysis Service

Jul 17, 2008

On August 1 Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. starts ship operational analysis service on the Ship Operation Support Portal Site of its Maritime Solution Dept.

Coast Guard Detains Cruise Ship

Jul 17, 2008

 A 637-ft. cruise ship detained by the U.S. Coast Guard has moved to the Brooklyn Cruise Ship Terminal from Pier 92 in and will continue repairs to fix hull damage

Subsea 7 Awarded Contract from Ithaca Energy

Jul 17, 2008

Subsea 7 Inc, has been awarded a contract by Ithaca Energy (UK) Limited for installation works in Block 12/21c of the UK Sector North Sea approximately 10.5km north

Sauleau Rejoins Silversea Cruises

Jul 17, 2008

Christian Sauleau has rejoined Silversea Cruises as executive vice president of fleet operations, overseeing marine, technical, hotel, crewing, entertainment and land programs.

MLL Purchases Two U.S. Flag Combination Ships

Jul 17, 2008

Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) has completed the purchase of two flag general cargo and roll-on/roll-off combination ships, formerly employed under long-term charter to the U.

Foss Maritime Wins Clean Air Award

Jul 17, 2008

The ports of and was honored Foss Maritime Company, calling its innovative approach to reducing air pollution in southern an outstanding example of corporate leadership.

W&O Acquires Valco / Premier Group

Jul 17, 2008

W&O a supplier of marine valves, pipe, fittings, engineered products and valve automation solutions, has acquired the Valco/Premier Group, which includes Premier Copper Manufacturing,

Guam Shipyard Awarded $11.5m Contract

Jul 17, 2008

Guam Shipyard, Santa Rita, , is being awarded a $11.5m firm-fixed-price contract for a 55-calendar-day regular overhaul of Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment

Lloyd’s Register Capstone Acquires Celerity3 Engineering

Jul 17, 2008

Lloyd’s Register Capstone, Inc. has concluded the acquisition of Celerity3 Engineering, Inc., an engineering firm based in .  Celerity3 specializes in design, process,

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