Tuesday, June 23, 2009 Maritime News

Hijacked Vessel Released, Crewmember Dead

Jun 23, 2009

According to a report from the Associated Press, the Dutch Defense Ministry said Somali pirates have released a hijacked cargo ship, the Dutch Antilles-flagged MV Marathon.

Austal Celebrates Partnership with Alabama

Jun 23, 2009

An official visit by the Governor of Alabama to Austal’s Western Australian shipyard has underlined the mutually-beneficial relationship that exists between the two parties.

WSDOT Sells Vessel to Recycler

Jun 23, 2009

Washington State Department of Transportation Ferries Division (WSF) has sold four 1927-built Steel Electric class vessels to Eco Planet Recycling, Inc. of Chula Vista, Calif.

Iridium OpenPort Wins Award

Jun 23, 2009

Iridium Satellite LLC and Cambridge Consultants announced that Global Telecoms Business (GTB) has awarded its 2009 GTB Innovation Award to the two companies for

Another North Sea Oil Find

Jun 23, 2009

A small oil discovery has been made by StatoilHydro in the Titan prospect directly east of northern Visund in the Tampen area of the Norwegian North Sea. Made by

Teekay Tankers Prices Stock

Jun 23, 2009

Teekay Tankers Ltd. (NYSE:TNK) announced that it has priced its follow-on public offering of 7,000,000 shares of Class A common stock, at $9.80 per share. The offering is expected to close on June 24,

Rickmers Donate $1.4m to World Future Council

Jun 23, 2009

As part of their "175 Years of Rickmers in Shipping" anniversary, Hamburg shipowners and businessmen Bertram and Erck Rickmers have donated $1.4m to the World Future Council (WFC).

Kurz & Widdows Receive AOTOS Award

Jun 23, 2009

The United Seamen's Service (USS) 2009 40th Annual Admiral of the Ocean Sea Awards (AOTOS) will be presented to Donald Kurz, President and CEO of Keystone Shipping Co.

AK Fishing Boat Repowered with Isuzu

Jun 23, 2009

Kodiak Diesel in Kodiak, Alaska has just finished the repower of the F/V Jeanoah an 84 ft crabbing and long line vessel owned by Fairweather Fisheries, Jerry Bongen & James Stevens.

ABS Nautical Systems Realigns

Jun 23, 2009

ABS Nautical Systems (NS), a division of ABS, a classification society, announced a series of senior management changes and established a new client-centered operational

Shipyards Expect Painful Correction Period

Jun 23, 2009

Just at a time when Europe discovers the vast growth opportunities linked to new technologies for the sustainable use of the oceans and seas, the key maritime sectors face their deepest slump ever.

Allianz Piracy Study

Jun 23, 2009

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS), an insurer of ships and cargo, has released a study suggesting its clients adapt their approach to marine insurance

CG Proposed Rulemaking: Notice of Arrival, OCS

Jun 23, 2009

On June 22 the U.S. Coast Guard announced the publication of a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register to enhance maritime domain safety and security

Navy Orders Material for More Austal JHSVs

Jun 23, 2009

The U.S. Navy has exercised contract options funding Austal’s acquisition of long lead-time material associated with the construction of two additional 338 ft Joint High Speed Vessels (JHSV).

Smith Berger Mooring & Towing Solutions

Jun 23, 2009

Smith Berger Marine, Inc. recently delivered another towing pin stern roller set to Baydelta Maritime for installation on their 100 ft, 94 Ton Bollard Pull tug,

This Day in Naval History – June 23

Jun 23, 2009

1933 - Commissioning of USS Macon, Navy's last dirigible 1961 - Navy's first major low frequency radio station commissioned at Cutler, ME 1972 - Navy helicopter

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