Monday, September 21, 2009 Maritime News

Eye on the Navy

Sep 21, 2009

Sept. 16, 200: The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199), left, is alongside the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry

Global Maritime Environmental Congress

Sep 21, 2009

For two days, industry experts from all over the world will attend the Global Maritime Environmental Congress (GMEC) in Hamburg to discuss developments, to present results,

Torjusen Appointed to TDW Offshore

Sep 21, 2009

TDW Offshore Services AS announced the appointment of Helene Torjusen to the position of Marketing Manager. In her new role, Torjusen contributes to the TDW Offshore Services web site,

Demeroutis VP Labor Relations at Crowley

Sep 21, 2009

Crowley Maritime Corporation announced that effective October 1, Steve Demeroutis will assume the role of vice president, labor relations, replacing Jerry Dowd

MLL Wins U.S. Army Watercraft Mngmt Contract

Sep 21, 2009

Maersk Line Limited (MLL) has been awarded a contract for the Care of Supplies in Storage (COSIS) of U.S. Army watercraft. MLL will be responsible for the upkeep

NG Supplies Nav Systems for Brazil OSVs

Sep 21, 2009

Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE:NOC) Sperry Marine business unit has been awarded contracts to supply bridge navigation systems for four new offshore supply vessels to be built in Brazil.

Breakthrough for Dutch Yachtbuilding Industry

Sep 21, 2009

As of 1 July 2009, yachts larger than 78.7 ft registered under the Dutch flag can be built in accordance with the international Large Yacht Code 2. The Dutch regulations

Ship Simulator Professional at INMEX India 2009

Sep 21, 2009

VSTEP will be demonstrating their maritime training tool Ship Simulator Professional and the Instructor Station Editor Suite at the Holland Pavilion of Holland

Kongsberg Sub-Bottom Profiler Delivered to Japan

Sep 21, 2009

Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) recently awarded Kongsberg Defence Systems a contract for the delivery of one Kongsberg TOPAS PS 18 Parametric Sub-bottom Profiler system.

New Commitments to Russia from ABB Marine

Sep 21, 2009

Russia’s key role in capturing hard to reach Arctic energy resources has prompted two new initiatives from leading electric propulsion systems supplier ABB Marine,

Marlink Enhanced Wavecall (TM) Services

Sep 21, 2009

Marlink, the maritime satellite communications provider, will announce new features for its WaveCall(TM) VSAT solution at Ft Lauderdale International Boat Show.

Weak but Steady Growth in Oil & Gas Tanker Fleet

Sep 21, 2009

The world fleet of oil, chemical and gas tankers is predicted to continue to grow over the next five years, although at a much more sluggish rate than the previous five years,

Delivery, Charter of Aframax Tanker Asahi Princess

Sep 21, 2009

Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited (NYSE:TNP) announced the delivery and charter of DNA-aframax tanker Asahi Princess from Sumitomo Heavy Industries in Japan. The

This Day in Coast Guard History – Sept. 22

Sep 21, 2009

1897-The sloop yacht, Cuyahoga broke adrift from moorings and drifted out 4 1/2 miles NE of the Plum Island, MA station. Surfmen sailed out and brought her back, turning her over to her owner.

This Day in Naval History – Sept. 22

Sep 21, 2009

1918 - Ensign David S. Ingalls, USNR, in a Sopwith Camel, shoots down his fifth enemy aircraft, becoming the first U.S. Navy ace while flying with the British Royal Air Force.

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