Monday, May 11, 2009 Maritime News

Interview with Coast Guard Commandant

May 11, 2009

Admiral Thad Allen, Commandant of the Coast Guard, spoke with MarineNews about the merchant mariner credentialing process, TWIC, the new Centers of Expertise and

St. Francisville/New Roads Ferry Resumes Ops

May 11, 2009

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced on May 8 that the St. Francisville/New Roads ferry service has resumed operations with a 35-car vessel.

New Rolls-Royce OSV for Canada

May 11, 2009

Rolls-Royce has won an order to design and equip a UT 755LN offshore support vessel with an integrated power, propulsion and motion control system, for use in the Canadian oil and gas market.

ABS to Class Newbuild Jackups for Petrobras

May 11, 2009

ABS has been selected to class the first newbuild jackups for Petrobras in 25 years.  The Brazilian energy giant has ordered two LeTourneau Technologies Inc. (LTI) Super S116E design jackups.

U.S. Ferry Systems Investment Act Introduced

May 11, 2009

On April 29, 2009, members of Congress introduced the United States Ferry Systems Investment Act of 2009, proposing a significant expansion of federal attention to ferry transportation.

MERPAC Seeks Applicants

May 11, 2009

The Coast Guard is actively seeking applications for appointment to the Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (MERPAC). MERPAC gives advice and makes recommendations

OSV Industry Quality Partnership

May 11, 2009

The U.S. Coast Guard and the Offshore Marine Service Association signed a formal memorandum of understanding April 30, for the establishment of an Offshore Support Vessel Industry Quality Partnership.

Surface Ship Life Cycle Mngmt Stands Up

May 11, 2009

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) formally established the Surface Ship Life Cycle Management (SSLCM) Activity on May 8, 2009, in a ceremony at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) in Portsmouth, Va.

Bisso Marine Adds New Lay Barge

May 11, 2009

Bisso Marine, provider of energy and maritime support services, has expanded its growing fleet by purchasing a third pipelay barge. The former G/P 37 was purchased

Stimulus Package Funds Dredging

May 11, 2009

"The member companies of the Dredging Contractors of America (DCA) are pleased by the inclusion of $440 million of critically needed dredging projects in the U.

USCG Accepts Nat’l Security Cutter Bertholf

May 11, 2009

The U.S. Coast Guard took final acceptance of the Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf, the first of the Legend class National Security Cutter fleet, at the cutter's homeport of Alameda, Calif.

New USACE Contract

May 11, 2009

Great Lakes Dredging & Dock Co, LLC, Oakbrook, Ill. was awarded on May 6, 2009 a $7,329,750 firm-fixed-price contract for the maintenance dredging on Columbia River

Nav Safety Advisory Council Seeks Applicants

May 11, 2009

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking applications for membership on the Navigation Safety Advisory Council (NAVSAC). NAVSAC provides advice and makes recommendations

USCG, USACE Disburse Recovery Act Funds

May 11, 2009

Four Truman-Hobbs Bridges to Receive Funding from Recovery Act: On April 20, Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security revealed that four bridge alteration

Donjon Awarded Contract in Gibraltar

May 11, 2009

Donjon Marine, Co., Inc., a provider of multi-faceted marine services including marine salvage, heavy lift, dredging and related emergency response services, was awarded a contract on March 24,

New Green DNV Headquarters in U.S.

May 11, 2009

DNV announced the formal opening of its new 90,000 square-foot eco-friendly building in Katy, Texas that will house many of the global organization’s North American businesses.

This Day in Naval History – May 11

May 11, 2009

1862 - CSS Virginia blown up by Confederates to prevent capture. 1898 - Sailors and Marines from USS Marblehead cut trans-oceanic cable near Cienfuegos, Cuba, isolating Cuba from Spain.

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