Wednesday, August 26, 2009 Maritime News

NG Contract for USS Theodore Roosevelt

Aug 26, 2009

The U.S. Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) a contract valued at approximately $2.4b for the refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier,

ITIC Warns Shipmanagers on Lay-Up Liability

Aug 26, 2009

The International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has urged its shipmanager members to seek legal advice before entering into any contracts with owners relating to the laying-up of vessels.

Unprecedented Cooperation in Gulf of Aden

Aug 26, 2009

In the late morning of 26 August the EUNAVFOR Norwegian warship HNOMS Fridtjof Nansen received an emergency call form the Italian m/v Southern Cross that she was under attack from pirates.

Ballard ABS Asst. Chief Surveyor, Naval Programs

Aug 26, 2009

ABS veteran surveyor Robert (Bob) Ballard has been named to the position of Assistant Chief Surveyor (ACS) for Naval Programs, a position created last year by the

CENTA authorized for In-House Testing

Aug 26, 2009

CENTA is the first company worldwide to which Germanischer Lloyd (GL) has conferred the responsibility for alternative product certification of type-approved couplings.

Triton Shield Anti-Piracy System

Aug 26, 2009

Recently, International Maritime Security Network, LLC conducted their first phase testing of the originally designed, non-lethal Triton Shield Anti-Piracy System (APS).

Bristol Designs Two 14k BBL Tank Barges

Aug 26, 2009

Bristol Harbor Group, Inc. (BHGI), has been contracted by Metal Trades, Inc. of Hollywood, South Carolina to design two 14,000 BBL Double Hull Oil Tank Barges to

ODIM to Develop Navy Towed Array Handling System

Aug 26, 2009

ODIM Spectrum Ltd., a leading undersea sensor handling system provider for naval air and shipboard  applications, announced it has been awarded an initial phase $5.

Redwise Delivers the Long Way to Avoid Piracy

Aug 26, 2009

The piracy threat around the Gulf of Aden has been in the news for quite some time, and continues to make headlines with every next incident that occurs. Besides the dozens of pirate encounters,

Reid Joins Kvichak

Aug 26, 2009

Carol Reid has joined Kvichak Marine Industries, Inc. as their Marketing Services Manager.  In her position she is responsible for all company related marketing, promotional and advertising functions.

Gladding-Hearn Third Vessel for Circle Line

Aug 26, 2009

Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation, has completed construction of the last of three new sightseeing vessels for Circle Line Sightseeing Yachts, Inc.

Half-Year Results on Budget, Aberdeen Harbour

Aug 26, 2009

Aberdeen Harbour has reported a healthy start to 2009, remaining on budget for the first half of the year. Passenger figures have seen an increase, with more than 63,

New Heavy Lift Record for Jumbo Jubilee

Aug 26, 2009

On Saturday the 22nd of August 2009, a new tandem heavy lift record was set by MV Jumbo Jubilee. During the crane tests of Jumbo’s latest J-class vessel at the Huisman yard in Schiedam,

Graig Ship Management Appoints Callender

Aug 26, 2009

Cardiff-based Graig Ship Management has appointed Matt Callender as Operations Director. He joined GSM as General Manager in March and is responsible for the day to day running of GSM's fleet.

This Day in Naval History – August 27

Aug 26, 2009

1917 - Squadron of minesweepers departs U.S. for service off France 1944 - USS Stingray (SS-186) lands men and supplies on Luzon, Philippines to support guerilla operations against the Japanese.

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