Thursday, February 19, 2009 Maritime News

Singapore Addresses Fight Against Piracy

Feb 19, 2009

The Singapore Ministry of Defence released the speech delivered by Minister for Defence Teo Chee Hean at a recent conference.  He stated, among other things, that

Marine Polluter Penalized $15k

Feb 19, 2009

A Prince Edward Island provincial court judge has ordered the vessel BBC Nordland to pay a $15k penalty for illegally discharging a pollutant in Canadian waters.

Multiple Factors Caused Container Ship Accident

Feb 19, 2009

The National Transportation Safety Board determined on Feb. 18 that a medically unfit pilot, an ineffective master, and poor communications between the two were

Fastmount Appoints Distributors

Feb 19, 2009

Growth in sales worldwide has prompted Fastmount Ltd, the New Zealand designer and manufacturer of the Fastmount removable panel mounting systems to strengthen its distribution team in Europe.

Maintenance Work Boat from Shin Yang

Feb 19, 2009

The Malaysian firm Ajang Shipping recently took delivery of a versatile maintenance workboat from the Shin Yang Shipyard in Miri, Sarawak, East Malaysia. The 246 by 65.

Passenger Weight Standards Extension

Feb 19, 2009

The US Coast Guard has extended, until March 20, the period in which to submit comments on its proposed rulemaking on regulations governing the stability of passenger

Bill, Portable Electronic for Pilots

Feb 19, 2009

Representative Tauscher (D-CA) introduced a bill (H.R. 1100) to authorize the Commandant of the Coast Guard to issue regulations that require certain pilots on

MARAD Small Shipyard Grants

Feb 19, 2009

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued a notice announcing $9.8m in grants to small US shipyards.  The grants are to be used for capital improvements and related

Geokinetics Expenditure & Revolving Credit

Feb 19, 2009

Geokinetics Inc. (NYSE Alternext: GOK) announced that its Board of Directors has approved a capital expenditure budget for 2009 of $37.3m, which is a reduction

Oceanaut Seeks Approval to Dissolve

Feb 19, 2009

Excel Maritime Carriers Ltd announced on Feb. 18 that the board of directors of Oceanaut, Inc. (AMEX: OKN; OKN.U; OKN.WS) has determined that Oceanaut will not

Simrad Wins NMA/BWI Innovation Award

Feb 19, 2009

Navico, providing marine electronics for the recreational boating segment, was awarded the 2009 National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers

Dresser Gets ABS Fire Rated Approval from

Feb 19, 2009

Dresser has been granted ABS Type Approval for fire rated couplings that meet or exceed the previous 2008 ABS rule changes. Typical applications for the ABS approved

Harris, CSnet to Develop Ocean Observing Systems

Feb 19, 2009

Maritime Communication Services (MCS), Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS) , has signed a strategic agreement with CSnet International to collaborate on the marketing,

USS Harry S. Truman Completes Sea Trials

Feb 19, 2009

USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) returned Feb. 14 after completing two days of sea trials following a nearly seven-month Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth,

This Day in Naval History – Feb. 19

Feb 19, 2009

1814 - USS Constitution captures British brig Catherine 1945 - Marines with naval gunfire support land on Iwo Jima; island secured 16 March. (Source: Navy News Service)

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