Sunday, December 06, 2009 Maritime News

Biggest Boat Wrap

Dec 06, 2009

"I believe it is the largest boat wrap ever," said Image Monster owner Jed McDonough as he surveyed the QuadZeus, a 60-ft power sportsfish boat in Charleston, S.

U.S. Navy Releases Pricing for LCS3 & 4

Dec 06, 2009

As a result of the Navy's change in acquisition strategy for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program, the Navy can now release the pricing for LCS 3 and LCS 4 awarded contracts.

NG Upgrades Nav for U.S. Navy Patrol Craft

Dec 06, 2009

Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) Sperry Marine business unit has been awarded contracts to upgrade the navigation systems on three U.S. Navy Cyclone-class patrol craft.

Wally Yachts to Build Aeroyacht 110

Dec 06, 2009

Wally recently committed to build the Aeroyacht 110 at the new Wally yard in Acona. The super luxury catamaran will be built in Wally's 984.2 ft long by 131.2 ft wide shed.

Vizada, Météo-France Weather Service Contract

Dec 06, 2009

Vizada, an independent satellite communications provider, and Météo-France, ameteorological center, have renewed their agreement to provide digital weather information

OTAL Adds Hamburg to West Africa Schedule

Dec 06, 2009

On 26 November 2009, the container ship CMA CGM Iguacu called at the Port of Hamburg as part of the expanded sailing schedule for the Nigeria Express liner service

Thommen Appointed Trustee of CG Foundation

Dec 06, 2009

John Thommen, CEO of marine manufacturers representative firm Ocean Marketing and a 33-year veteran of the industry, has been appointed to a three-year term as a Trustee of the Coast Guard Foundation.

USCG NMC Mariner Applicant E-Mail Service

Dec 06, 2009

The U.S. Coast Guard National Maritime Center located in Martinsburg, W.Va., launched a new service that will automatically send e-mail notifications to mariners

M/V Sunshine State Delivered to Crowley

Dec 06, 2009

Crowley took delivery of Sunshine State, a 331,000-barrel, double-hull oil and chemical tanker, from General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego, Calif. for American Petroleum Tankers LLC.

Crowley Vessels Environmental Achievement

Dec 06, 2009

Crowley Maritime Corporation was recently honored at a Chamber Shipping of America awards ceremony with Environmental Achievement Awards for 2009.   The awards

New Navy Contract

Dec 06, 2009

Raytheon Co., Integrated Defense Systems, San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $36,253,351 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-10-C-2205) to exercise

PVA Submits Comments on USCG Rulemakings

Dec 06, 2009

Non-Tank Vessel Response Plans: PVA has submitted comments on the Coast Guard’s Non-Tank Vessel Response Plan Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) published August 31,

Viking in Place for Liverpool Revival

Dec 06, 2009

While the Port of Liverpool may never return to the position it once held as one of the world’s most important ports, recent developments have seen a welcome revival in shipping activity in the area,

This Day in Coast Guard History – Dec. 07

Dec 06, 2009

1793-The first Revenue Cutter Service court martial occurred on this date aboard the cutter Massachusetts.  The offender, Third Mate Sylvanus Coleman of Nantucket,

This Day in Naval History – Dec. 07

Dec 06, 2009

1917 - Four U.S. battleships arrive at Scapa Flow taking on the role of the British Grand Fleet's Sixth Battle Squadron. Include USS Delaware (BB-28), USS Florida (BB-30),

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