Thursday, May 21, 2009 Maritime News

Conference: A Look at a 200-Ship Navy

May 21, 2009

The U.S. Navy currently possesses approximately 280 ships, less than half the number during the Cold War. Between likely budget cuts, the increased cost of shipbuilding,

Kelvin Hughes, Supplier for World Yacht Race

May 21, 2009

Kelvin Hughes has become the official supplier of electronic and paper charts for the Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race. During the race, ten identical stripped

MOL Technology Research Center Moves

May 21, 2009

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced plans to move the MOL Technology Research Center from its current site in Nishikojiya, Ota Ward, Tokyo, to Aso Ward in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture.

Globe Wireless Achieves ISO Certification

May 21, 2009

Globe Wireless has successfully passed a comprehensive and rigorous assessment of its Quality Management System and processes and is now a fully certified ISO 9001-2008

Newest Crowley Heavy-Lift Deck Barge

May 21, 2009

Crowley's newest heavy-lift series deck barge 455-5 was christened and launched May 16 at Gunderson Marine Shipyard in Portland, Oregon - the latest in a bevy of

Major Marine Pump Order for Grundfos

May 21, 2009

Pump specialist Grundfos A/S has received an order from Zhejiang Yangfan Shipyard in China to deliver 126 pumps for six 9.500 dwt multi-purpose cargo vessels for

Piracy: Lessons Learned

May 21, 2009

Below is the opening statement given by Chairman Elijah E. Cummings at the May 19 Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee hearing, “Piracy Against U.

Waterfront Protection against Global Warming

May 21, 2009

Rising sea levels and changes in water chemistry in New York Harbor and beyond should trigger a comprehensive planning effort to protect waterfront development from the threat of potential inundation,

MSC Sealift Logistics Europe, New Commander

May 21, 2009

The leadership of Sealift Logistics Command Europe and Commander, Task Force 63 changed hands at SEALOGEUR headquarters in Naples, Italy. Capt. James E. Tranoris

Port's Container Volume Down 16%

May 21, 2009

According to a May 20 report from The Post and Courier, a recent uptick in a few categories of exports was not enough to offset falling demand for most other goods

Liberty Maritime Calls for Action Against Piracy

May 21, 2009

Liberty Maritime Corporation President and CEO Philip J. Shapiro testified May 20 on lessons learned from the international piracy crisis and the immediate need

Ultra-Low Wake Ferry Gets Green Light

May 21, 2009

All American Marine, Inc. and Teknicraft Design, Ltd. have successfully made a proposal to Kitsap Transit to bring a new passenger ferry to Rich Passage.  On Tuesday,

New USACE Contracts

May 21, 2009

Dutra Dredging Co., San Rafael, Calif., was awarded on May 15, 2009 an $18,224,915 firm-fixed-price contract for Harbor Improvements Phase III, St. Paul, Alaska, St.

ACH Wins Preferred Supplier Award

May 21, 2009

ACH Foam Technologies, manufacturer of EPS products for construction, geotechnical, packaging, and industrial applications, won Mercury Marines’ 2008 Preferred Supplier Award.

This Day in Naval History – May 21

May 21, 2009

1850 - Washington Navy Yard begins work on first castings for the Dahlgren guns 1917 - USS Ericsson fires first torpedo of war 1944 - During preparations

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