Thursday, July 23, 2009 Maritime News

Korean Version, MARPOL Standards Training

Jul 23, 2009

A Korean Language version of Meeting MARPOL Standards (MMS), Waste Management Best Practices (WMBP) and NPDES Training for Vessels (NTV) software packages has been

Acceptance of LOF in U.S. Waters

Jul 23, 2009

There is growing acceptance of Lloyd’s Open Form as the optimum contract for response to serious marine emergencies in US waters according to SMIT Salvage. A number

New Book, Rescue Warriors

Jul 23, 2009

Every day on average the U.S. Coast Guard responds to 123 distress calls and saves 14 lives.  With the unofficial start of Hurricane Season August 1st those numbers may rise dramatically.

Autoship Produces the Galatea

Jul 23, 2009

Autoship Systems Corporation (ASC) of Vancouver, Canada is pleased to announce the launching of M/V Galatea. Built for the ARPA (Environmental Protection Agency for the Sicily Region), this 78.

Ultra-Deepwater Cajun Express Contract

Jul 23, 2009

Transocean Ltd. (NYSE:RIG) announced that the Board of Directors of Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras) has approved the award of a three-year contract for the

New Navy Contract

Jul 23, 2009

3PSC LLC, Cape Canaveral, Fla., is being awarded a $19,216,896 firm-fixed-price contract for the operation and maintenance of six Military Sealift Command (MSC) oceanographic survey ships worldwide.

Drydocks World, BP Renew Partnership

Jul 23, 2009

Drydocks World – Dubai, the flagship ship repair, conversion and new building yard of Drydocks World, has renewed its long-standing association with BP Shipping

High Pressure CO2 Fire Extinguisher Alert

Jul 23, 2009

The US Coast Guard issued a safety alert advising of a potential problem involving certain ANSUL – High Pressure Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishing Systems. There

Ross & Baruzzini Appoints Transportation Director

Jul 23, 2009

Allan Shapiro has joined Ross & Baruzzini as Vice President and Director of the Transportation Group. In this role, he is responsible for managing the firm’s aviation,

Tsakos Time Charter for Aframax Product Tanker

Jul 23, 2009

Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited (NYSE:TNP) announced a fixed rate time charter starting this week for the 2006-built double hull Aframax product tanker Promitheas for up to six months.

Genco Takes Delivery of Capesize Newbuild

Jul 23, 2009

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE:GNK) announced that it has taken delivery of the Genco Commodus, a 170,500 dwt Capesize newbuilding. The Genco Commodus is

Integral Systems Europe Serves Navies

Jul 23, 2009

Integral Systems Europe (ISE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Integral Systems, Inc., (NASDAQ: ISYS) has been chosen to provide advanced network monitoring and management

New USACE Contracts

Jul 23, 2009

RLB Contracting, Inc, Port Lavaca, Texas was awarded on July, 17, 2009 a $ 9,670,148 firm-fixed-price contract to Freeport Harbor, Texas, Inner Harbor and turning basin in Brazoria County,

Panama Canal Hosts MarSim ‘09

Jul 23, 2009

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announced that it will host the 2009 International Conference on Marine Simulation and Ship Maneuverability (MARSIM) in Panama City, Panama August 17-20.

This Day in Naval History – July 23

Jul 23, 2009

1947 - First Navy all jet squadron (VF-17A) receives its first aircraft (FH). 1948 - USS Putnum (DD-757) evacuates U.N. team from Haifa, Israel and becomes first U.

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