Sunday, September 20, 2009 Maritime News

Gjøa Hull Safely Through Gulf of Aden

Sep 20, 2009

The hull of the North Sea Gjøa platform is on its way to Norway from the Samsung shipyard in South Korea. At the weekend an EU naval force provided a military escort

Burger Boat’s Sycara IV Wins Award

Sep 20, 2009

Burger Boat Company’s Syara IV, a 2010 151.2 ft Fantail Motor Yacht, was awarded the Best Design Trophy for Custom Yachts Under 50m at the prestigious 2009 World

NYMH Executes Purchase Contract

Sep 20, 2009

NYMET Holdings Inc. (PINKSHEETS: NYMH), a metals and mining company headquartered in Port Jefferson, N.Y., announced the successful execution of a Lease Purchase

Wilson & Jennings at North of England P&I Club

Sep 20, 2009

Alan Wilson and Paul Jennings became joint managing directors of the ‘A’ rated, 100 million GT North of England P&I club 18 September 2009 following the retirement

Arctic Sea Ice Report

Sep 20, 2009

The National Snow and Ice Data Center, sponsored by the University of Colorado and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), issued its report on Arctic sea ice.

Bay Ship & Yacht Launches Blue Thunder

Sep 20, 2009

Bay Ship & Yacht has launched the high-performance yacht, Blue Thunder, marking the shipyard’s entry into the custom-built sport-yachting market.  With a service speed of 32 knots,

Kiel Cruise Shipping Season Draws to a Close

Sep 20, 2009

As this year’s cruise shipping season draws to a close, Dirk Claus, the Managing Director of the Port of Kiel (SEEHAFEN KIEL GmbH & Co. KG), reported that it has been a positive one.

Conover Voted WISTA Personality of the Year

Sep 20, 2009

Pamela C. Conover, who has taken leadership roles at three major cruise lines, has been voted Personality of the Year 2009 by the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association.

Galinis Commands NAVSEA's SUPSHIP Gulf Coast

Sep 20, 2009

Capt. William J. Galinis relieved Capt. Mary E. Dexter as commanding officer of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) field activity, Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP),

WISTA Chalkidis Elects President

Sep 20, 2009

Vera Chalkidis, commercial director of Athenian Sea Carriers has been chosen to succeed Marita Scott of NorthEdge Risk Services, Bergen, who has held the presidency for four years.

Proposed Shipbuilding Centers of Excellence

Sep 20, 2009

Davie Yards Inc. (TSX:DAV) introduced its proposal for the implementation of a National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy aimed at renewing the federal fleet and

SNAME Papers, Annual Meeting & Expo

Sep 20, 2009

Technical papers on a wide range of ship design and production topics will be presented during the Society of Naval Architects and Engineers (SNAME) Annual Meeting and Expo,

Conrad Industries New Contract Award

Sep 20, 2009

Conrad Industries, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: CNRD.PK) announced that it has been awarded a contract for the construction of a shallow draft dredge with a value of $13.

This Day in Coast Guard History – Sept. 21

Sep 20, 2009

1791- Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton authorized an allowance of 9 cents for every ration that Revenue officers did not draw. 1922- Congress authorized

This Day in Naval History – Sept. 21

Sep 20, 2009

1858 - Sloop Niagara departs Charleston, SC, for Liberia with African slaves rescued from slave ship. 1923 - Asiatic Fleet completes mission of aiding earthquake victims in Japan.

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