Monday, December 29, 2008 Maritime News

Keppel Secures $139m Contracts

Dec 29, 2008

Keppel Offshore & Marine Limited (Keppel O&M) through its wholly owned subsidiaries has clinched contracts worth $139m. The new orders include the upgrading and conversion of a Floating,

Royal Malaysian Navy thwarts pirate attack

Dec 29, 2008

The quick response of the Royal Malaysian Navy has helped to thwart the attempted hijacking of a vessel by Somali pirates. The ICC International Maritime Bureau’s

Bangladesh-$20m in Vessel Orders

Dec 29, 2008

According to a report from The Financial Express, Bangladesh has received orders worth $20m for building two small vessels and a tugboat from Middle East countries

Photo: Station Sandy Hook Assists Survey Vessel

Dec 29, 2008

Crews from Coast Guard Station Sandy Hook and the Coast Guard Cutter Line assist the operator of the 34-foot survey vessel Michele Jeanne after the boat began to

RIVGRU 1 Tests Its First RCB Boat

Dec 29, 2008

Riverine Group 1 is testing its first Riverine Command Boat, which gives Riverine squadrons the ability to travel not only in rivers, but also out to bays and coastal regions,

Implementation of LRIT System

Dec 29, 2008

The U.S. Coast Guard announced that operation of the International Maritime Organization mandated Long Range Identification and Tracking System begins Dec. 31. The

Members Sought for CG Security Committees

Dec 29, 2008

The US Coast Guard requests individuals interested in serving on an Area Maritime Security Committee (AMSC) in any Captain of the Port (COTP) Zone, nationwide,

New Navy Contracts

Dec 29, 2008

Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems, San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $14,909,781 fixed price contract for three FY09 Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) MK2 Open

Navy Signs 3rd Virginia-Class Contract

Dec 29, 2008

The Navy signed a five-year, $14b Multi-Year Procurement (MYP) contract for eight Virginia-class submarines Dec. 22. The contract, the third, or Block III, for the Virginia-class,

StatoilHydro, Ecopetrol Partnership

Dec 29, 2008

StatoilHydro has signed an agreement with the Colombian oil company Ecopetrol America inc. under which the two companies will form a Joint Exploration Team for

Navy Awards $14b for 8 Virginia-Class Subs

Dec 29, 2008

On Dec. 22, the U.S. Navy reaffirmed the strategic need for a robust, adaptable submarine force by awarding General Dynamics Electric Boat a contract valued at

CG Awards Contract for AIS

Dec 29, 2008

The U.S. Coast Guard's Acquisition Directorate announced the award of a contract to Northrop Grumman Space & Mission Systems Corp. to deliver the core Nationwide

Aegeon Poised for Breakout Year

Dec 29, 2008

Exousia Advanced Materials, Inc. (OTC:EXOU) says that its Aegon Advanced Coatings division is poised for an outstanding year in 2009. During 2008 Aegeon Advanced

U.S. Navy’s LHD 8 Completes Builder's Trials

Dec 29, 2008

The future USS Makin Island (LHD 8) successfully underwent Builder's Trials Dec. 13 in the Gulf of Mexico. The trials mark the first time this amphibious assault ship has gone to sea on its own power.

Saint-Louis De Gonzague Bridge Restored

Dec 29, 2008

The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) announced on Dec. 19 that the Saint-Louis de Gonzague Bridge was restored to full operation. After a series of repairs and adjustments,

JMS Has Moved

Dec 29, 2008

JMS Naval Architects & Salvage Engineers has moved their offices to: 34 Water Street Mystic, CT 06355 Phone and fax numbers have also changed: (860) 536-0009 (860)

STX Europe Lego Ship Competition

Dec 29, 2008

STX Europe is sponsoring a competition consisting of two series: Innovative and Oasis. In the Innovative series, the aim is to design a cruise ship of the future,

This Day in Naval History – Dec. 29

Dec 29, 2008

1798 - First annual report by Secretary of the Navy, sent by Benjamin Stoddert. 1812 - USS Constitution (Captain William Bainbridge) captures HMS Java off Brazil after a three hour battle.

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