Wednesday, August 12, 2009 Maritime News

Pirates Release Italian Cargo Ship

Aug 12, 2009

The NATO Shipping Centre reported that an Italian tugboat and its crew of 16, seized by pirates off the Gulf of Aden in April, have been released, according to

Hywind Power Line in Place

Aug 12, 2009

The 13-kilometre submarine cable to carry electricity from the Hywind floating wind turbine has now been installed and tested in the sea north-west of Stavanger.

N. Korean Ship Searched

Aug 12, 2009

According to an August 10 report from The New York Times, Indian authorities have detained a North Korean vessel and are searching it for radioactive material,

Texas Barge Collision Halts Oil Traffic

Aug 12, 2009

According to a report from Reuters, two barge tows collided in the Intracoastal Waterway between Port Arthur and Galveston, Texas, halting oil industry and other traffic for more than 12 hours,

New Course to Reduce Accidents & Costs

Aug 12, 2009

With newly released statistics showing marine accidents up on last year and a recent court case, which investigated the deaths of three mariners, resulting in a $461,

New Navy Contract

Aug 12, 2009

General Dynamics, Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Conn. is being awarded a $6,310,969 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-06-C-4003) for Nuclear Regional

Panama Canal Hosts Canadian Prime Minister

Aug 12, 2009

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) hosted Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper today, during his first official visit to the Republic of Panama. Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli,

New Class Rules for OSVs

Aug 12, 2009

The current status of new class rules and complementary solutions for safer operation of offshore service vessels (OSVs) were presented by Germanischer Lloyd's

Hap-Lloyd Supervisory Board Support for Scheme

Aug 12, 2009

The Hap-Lloyd Supervisory Board has studied the restructuring proposals submitted by Roland Berger and will give these its sustained support. The Report confirms

Veolia Contracts with Petrobras

Aug 12, 2009

Veolia ES lndustrial Services’ (VES) Marine Offshore Division announced it has signed a contract with Petrobras America, a subsidiary of Petrobras (NYSE: PBR/PBRA),

Allocate Contract with Entertainment Company

Aug 12, 2009

Allocate Software plc (AIM:ALL), (formerly Manpower Software) announced one of the world’s leading family entertainment companies, has selected its MAPS Maritime

NME Appoints New Managing Director

Aug 12, 2009

The Association of Norwegian Maritime Exporters (NME) announced the appointment of a new managing director, Ole Henæs, who began in the position 3 August. Henæs

Interagency Arctic Awareness Trip

Aug 12, 2009

The U.S. Coast Guard Commandant, in coordination with White House and federal agency officials, will be traveling throughout the Arctic region, Aug. 17-21, to participate

PD Ports Completes First Expansion Phase

Aug 12, 2009

PD Ports has completed the first phase of its latest expansion programme to further develop its existing container terminal handling facilities at Teesport on the North East coast.

This Day in Naval History – August 12

Aug 12, 2009

1812 - USS Constitution captures and destroys brig Adeona 1918 - SECNAV approves acceptance of women as yeoman (F) in U.S. Navy 1942 - USS Cleveland (CL-55)

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