Wednesday, April 08, 2009 Maritime News

Pirates Seize Ship with Americans Aboard

Apr 08, 2009

According to a report from World News, Somali pirates hijacked a U.S.-flagged cargo ship on April 8, with 21 crew members aboard, a diplomat and a U.S. Navy spokesman said.

Biocide Free Bottom Coating System

Apr 08, 2009

Intersleek 900 is a patented fluoropolymer foul release coating that does not contain any biocides. The finish has what is known as low surface energy. Fouling

Cal Maritime Security Officer Refresher Course

Apr 08, 2009

The U.S. Coast Guard National Maritime Center, through Det Norske Veritas, has approved a Vessel Security Officer (VSO) Refresher Course developed by The California Maritime Academy,

Bahamas Port Prepares for Giant Ships

Apr 08, 2009

According to a report from the Associated Press, the Bahamas said a Dutch marine engineering company has won the contract to dredge 2 million cubic yards (1.53

Ships Held by Somali Pirates

Apr 08, 2009

According to a report from Reuters, Somali pirates seized a British-owned ship operated by an Italian company on April 6, after taking three other ships over the weekend, a maritime official said.

Guilty Plea on Concealing Vessel Pollution

Apr 08, 2009

Consultores De Navegacion, a Spanish company that operates the M/T Nautilus, an ocean-going chemical tanker ship, pleaded guilty on April 6 in U.S. District Court

Impressive Dutch Vessel

Apr 08, 2009

If there was a worldwide competition for the most immaculate engine room, it might very well be won by an engine room from the Netherlands. In fact it might even belong to Mr.

Military Budget Shows Shift in U.S. Strategy

Apr 08, 2009

According to an April 6 report from the New York Times, Secretary Gates announced proposed changes in the U.S. military budget including cuts in Navy shipbuilding operations.

Maersk Line General Rate Increase

Apr 08, 2009

Maersk Line announced that unsustainable rates and continued improved demand led to rate increases effective 1 May 2009. The filed increases are as follows on eastbound services from Northern Europe,

Extending Statfjord’s Life

Apr 08, 2009

The Statfjord late life project has prolonged this North Sea field's productive life beyond expectations. “We are highly satisfied with every single year we can

ASNE Day 2009

Apr 08, 2009

ASNE Day 2009 takes place April 8-9, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD. The event will explore how the 21st century cooperative

iDirect $2m Contract with NewWave Broadband

Apr 08, 2009

VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a subsidiary of VT Systems Inc, announced that NewWave Broadband Ltd. has ordered $2m in satellite communications products to expand

Seakeeper Organizes Distribution Network

Apr 08, 2009

Since the exclusivity agreement with Azimut Yachts ended, Seakeeper has brought on one new US and six new international distributors to keep up with increasing demand.

WETA Draft Transition & EWTSM Pan

Apr 08, 2009

WETA has released a Draft Transition Plan and Draft Emergency Water Transportation System Management Plan. The draft documents are now available for download at www.

Mimic Shipping Classification Report

Apr 08, 2009

Martin Briddon MBE from James Fisher Mimic, provider of engineering and condition monitoring services and part of the James Fisher Group, will launch the Mimic

This Day in Naval History – April 8

Apr 08, 2009

1925 - First planned night landings on a carrier, USS Langley, by VF-1 1950 - Unarmed Navy patrol aircraft shot down over Baltic Sea by USSR 1951 - 1st of 4 detonations,

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