Tuesday, September 08, 2009 Maritime News

Continuous Emissions Monitoring System

Sep 08, 2009

A new emissions monitoring system being developed by a Norfolk, Va. systems engineering firm will allow vessels worldwide to continuously monitor pollutants and

Norfolk Harbor Channel Dredging

Sep 08, 2009

The Navy announced on September 8 its decision to deepen approximately five miles of the Norfolk Harbor Channel in the Elizabeth River.  This action will allow

Maritime SOx Exhaust Gas Scrubber Certified

Sep 08, 2009

DNV has issued a compliance certificate for the first ship fitted with an exhaust gas cleaning system capable of meeting the requirements of SOx Emission Control Areas.

ACL Realigns Transportation Services Division

Sep 08, 2009

American Commercial Lines Inc. (NASDAQ: ACLI) announced it is realigning its Transportation Services Division to reduce costs, improve efficiencies, and streamline communication.

Strategic Marine, Bhagwan Marine Contract

Sep 08, 2009

Ship builder Strategic Marine Pty Ltd has signed a contract with a West Australian marine operations company, Bhagwan Marine, to build a 159 ft landing craft for

P-MAX Stena Progress Named in Split

Sep 08, 2009

Concordia Maritime’s product tanker Stena Progress was named at Brodosplit Shipyard in Split. On delivery, the vessel will enter a five-year charter with the French energy company Total.

Krishnapatnam Port Wins Award

Sep 08, 2009

Krishnapatnam Port of India took the top honours in the Non-Major Port category at the mega comprehensive logistics and maritime event - South East CEO Conclave

Maritime Expo Reports Big Rise in Exhibitors

Sep 08, 2009

“While the economic downturn has taken its toll on the global shipping industry, the Middle East market for workboats of all kinds continues to show vigorous growth,

GE Launches VetcoGray SVXT S-Series Subsea Tree

Sep 08, 2009

GE Oil & Gas has launched the new VetcoGray S-Series SVXT subsea tree at the Offshore Europe Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition, being held from 8-11 September 2009 in Aberdeen, Scotland.

StatoilHydro’s Floating Wind Turbine

Sep 08, 2009

The world’s first full-scale floating wind turbine – StatoilHydro’s Hywind pilot – was officially inaugurated in the North Sea, 8 September. StatoilHydro is investing about $57.

Confirmed Oil Slick from Montara Well Head

Sep 08, 2009

AMSA’s specialist aircraft conducted another two observation flights on Sept. 4 to determine what is happening with the oil leak from the Montara well head platform.

Philippines Responds to Ferry Sinking

Sep 08, 2009

The Philippines Coast Guard stated that it is coordinating and overseeing the conduct of the search and rescue operations for the remaining unaccounted passengers/crew of the MV Superferry 9.

Offshore Solutions Celebrates Safety Record

Sep 08, 2009

Offshore Solutions B.V., the joint venture between AMEC and Cofely Nederland N.V. based in IJmuiden, The Netherlands, is celebrating 100,000 man-hours without any lost time incidents.

This Day in Coast Guard History – Sept. 9

Sep 08, 2009

1942-The Coast Guard-manned weather ship USS Muskeget disappeared without a trace while on weather patrol in the North Atlantic.  Her entire crew of 9 officers and 111 enlisted men were lost.

This Day in Naval History – Sept. 9

Sep 08, 2009

1825 - USS Brandywine sails for France to carry the Marquis de Lafayette home after his year long visit to America. 1841 - First iron ship authorized by Congress 1940

EU NAVFOR Warship Stops Suspected Pirates

Sep 08, 2009

On Sept. 7 the EU NAVFOR German warship Brandenburg investigated a suspected pirate skiff with a crew of five in the Gulf of Aden just south of Al Mukalla. The

Atlas Elektronik Equips Korean Submarines

Sep 08, 2009

Atlas Elektronik has been awarded the largest single order in its company history. Bremen’s specialist for naval electronics will equip six submarines for Korea

Intersleek 900 for UK Navy’s Flagship

Sep 08, 2009

The UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has returned to International Paint for more of the latest fuel saving technology, Intersleek 900, for the hull of the UK Navy’s flagship HMS Ark Royal.

Report on UK Riverdance Casualty

Sep 08, 2009

The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) released the report of its investigation into the grounding and subsequent loss of the ro-ro cargo vessel Riverdance

Arctic Evacuation of Cruise Ship Crewmember

Sep 08, 2009

The Coast Guard Rescue Coordination Center in Juneau is coordinating a rescue with Alaska Clean Seas and British Petroleum for the transfer of a 27 year-old German

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