Wednesday, September 02, 2009 Maritime News

New Navy Contract

Sep 02, 2009

Tecnico Corp., Chesapeake, Va., (N65540-09-D-0033); AMSEC, LLC., Virginia Beach, Va., (N65540-09-D-0029); BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair, Inc., San Diego, Calif.

Transocean Drills Deepest Oil and Gas Well

Sep 02, 2009

Transocean Ltd. (NYSE:RIG)announced that its ultra-deepwater semisubmersible rig Deepwater Horizon recently drilled the deepest oil and gas well ever while working

Tidewater to Purchase ROV, Construction Vessel

Sep 02, 2009

Tidewater Inc. (NYSE: TDW) announced that it has reached an agreement with Aquanos AS for the purchase of the multi-purpose ROV and light construction vessel Aquanos Enabler,

Crowley's Newest Heavy-Lift Deck Barge, Portland

Sep 02, 2009

Crowley welcomed the newest 400-ft by 105-ft, heavy-lift deck barge to its fleet August 29 at a christening celebration at the Gunderson Marine shipyard in Portland, Ore.

IMCA Membership Passes the 600-Mark

Sep 02, 2009

Over 600 companies in 52 countries are now members of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA). This news will be officially announced at a function

Harris Pye IMarEST Wales Branch Award

Sep 02, 2009

The importance of encouraging young marine engineers in their career development is fully recognised by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) and the Harris Pye Group.

Reducing Emissions in Southern California

Sep 02, 2009

The classic Four Preps song says that it is 26 miles or 40 kilometers to Santa Catalina from the California mainland. Others say it is only 20 or 22 miles but regardless

Tracerco New Norway Base

Sep 02, 2009

Industrial technology specialist Tracerco, part of the Johnson Matthey Group, has expanded its North Sea operations by establishing its Norwegian base as a fully

New Step in GreenCarrier Development

Sep 02, 2009

Niklas Olsson, Managing Director of GreenCarrier Sweden AB, has also been appointed Managing Director and CEO of GreenCarrier International with effect from 1 June, 2009.

Heavy Lift Vessel Svanen Works for Belwind

Sep 02, 2009

Ballast Nedam's heavy lift vessel Svanen left the port of Rotterdam last weekend. The Svanen has been commissioned by Van Oord Dredging and Marine Contractors to

Differential GPS Site Closure

Sep 02, 2009

The US Coast Guard Navigation Center (NAVCEN) issued the following notice of site closure: The Miami, FL DGPS site, broadcast frequency 322 kHz, will be decommissioned

DHS National Dialogue Phase Two

Sep 02, 2009

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has commenced Phase 2 of the National Dialogue for the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review (QHSR). Interested parties

Shore Power for Cruise Ships, Canada

Sep 02, 2009

Port Metro Vancouver unveiled its new shore power facility at the Canada Place cruise ship terminal. The port is the first in Canada to install shore power for cruise ships,

Becker Marine Systems at the Kormarine 2009

Sep 02, 2009

Becker Marine Systems will present its product portfolio at the Kormarine 2009 from October 21 to 24. This is the leading Korean exhibition for the global shipbuilding market.

This Day in Naval History – Sept. 3

Sep 02, 2009

1782 - As a token of gratitude for French aid during American Revolution, the U.S. gives America (first ship-of-the-line built by U.S.) to France to replace a French ship lost in Boston.

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