Friday, July 10, 2009 Maritime News

Photo: CG Cutter Boutwell Returns Home

Jul 10, 2009

The U.S Coast Guard Cutter Boutwell pulls into port on Coast Guard Island, July 8, after completing a six-month patrol circumnavigating the globe. During the patrol,

Bahrain Meeting on Counterpiracy

Jul 10, 2009

Naval leaders and shipping industry experts from 21 nations arrived at the Royal Bahrain Naval Base July 7 for a series of counterpiracy meetings. Royal Bahrain Navy Brig.

Chinese Shipbuilding up 52%

Jul 10, 2009

Companiesandmarkets.com reported that China accomplished shipbuilding output of 28.81 million deadweight tonnages in 2008, rising by 52.2% from the year before.

Thunder Hawk on Stream

Jul 10, 2009

On 8 July the StatoilHydro Houston subsidiary received first oil and gas from the Murphy Oil-operated Thunder Hawk field in the US Gulf of Mexico. The Thunder

ShipConstructor Talks to Brazilian Industry

Jul 10, 2009

ShipConstructor Software Inc. in conjunction with its local affiliate, Sincronia, has delivered a presentation to members of the Brazilian shipbuilding and offshore

Hope Services’ New Vessels

Jul 10, 2009

On July 8, 2009, Hope Services Inc. and Higman Marine Services, of Houston, Texas, signed a contract for the delivery of two new vessels. The first of the two will

Ship Structure Committee, Volunteers Wanted

Jul 10, 2009

The Ship Structure Committee (SSC) is currently recruiting volunteers for the SR – 1463 “Challenges to be Faced by the Arctic Ships” research project. Project Technical

MARAD Awards $17.1m in Shipyard Grants

Jul 10, 2009

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration announced $17.1m in grants to 14 small shipyards in 10 states.  The grants are part of the Assistance to Small Shipyards program.

Cummings on Maritime Credentialing

Jul 10, 2009

In a prepared statement for Congressman, Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, addressed a

DOT Sells Two More Ships for Recycling

Jul 10, 2009

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration has sold two ships for recycling to Esco Ltd. of Brownsville, Texas for a total of $171,452. Resolute,

Dryships to Acquire Rest of Drilling Rig Unit

Jul 10, 2009

DryShips Inc. (NASDAQ:DRYS) a global provider of marine transportation services for drybulk cargoes and off-shore contract drilling services, announced that it

CG Foundation Pac Area Awards Dinner

Jul 10, 2009

The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education, welfare and morale of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced today

USS Dolphin at Maritime Museum of San Diego

Jul 10, 2009

Decommissioned Navy research submarine, the USS Dolphin (AGSS 555), has opened for public exploration at the Maritime Museum of San Diego. The landmark research

T&T BISSO Refloats Container Vessel

Jul 10, 2009

T&T BISSO Response successfully refloated a 5,700 teu container vessel in Brazil. Led by Senior Salvage Master Ted Hosking, the T&T BISSO team lightered bunkers

This Day in Naval History – July 10

Jul 10, 2009

1934 - USS Houston takes Franklin Delano Roosevelt on first visit of U.S. President to South America. 1943 - Naval gunfire helps Allied troops land on Sicily.

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