Thursday, December 24, 2009 Maritime News

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Tug Operator, Navy

Dec 24, 2009

After a four-day trial, a federal judge ruled on Dec. 18 in favor of the family of Freddie Porter, Jr., a 19-year-old U.S. Navy enlisted seaman from New Jersey

STX Europe New Contracts, Island Offshore

Dec 24, 2009

STX Europe has entered into new contracts with Island Offshore for the building of two Platform Supply Vessels. The vessels will be built at STX Europe in Brevik,

Wilhelmsen Liferaft Exchange Reaches 10,000

Dec 24, 2009

Manufacturers’ approvals of a number of Wilhelmsen Ships Service’s liferaft stations have now taken the number of approved stations to 30. Since Wilhelmsen Ships

Severn Trent Serves Oil Refinery in Pakistan

Dec 24, 2009

Severn Trent Services recently provided multiple water treatment technologies, including reverse osmosis and electrodeionization (RO/EDI) systems, for Bosicor Oil Pakistan Limited,

Panama Canal Receives Bids, Dry Excavation

Dec 24, 2009

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) received four bids on Dec. 22, moving the ACP one step closer to awarding the fourth dry excavation (PAC-4) contract under the waterway’s Expansion Program.

Megacore Shipping New Product Tankers

Dec 24, 2009

Omega Navigation Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:ONAV, SGX: ONAV50), a provider of global marine transportation services focusing on product tankers, announced that it

Jumbo Jubilee Maiden Voyage

Dec 24, 2009

Jumbo Shipping’s latest newbuild, HLV Jumbo Jubilee, completed its maiden voyage after successfully loading, transporting and installing two 1250 t shiploaders

Euroseas Charter for M/V Aristides NP

Dec 24, 2009

Euroseas Ltd., (NASDAQ: ESEA) an owner and operator of drybulk carriers and container vessels and provider of seaborne transportation for dry bulk and containerized cargoes,

RSGT Starts Commercial Operations

Dec 24, 2009

The completion of the first phase of Jeddah Islamic Port's newest world-class container facility, Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT), was celebrated on 22 December

New Navy Contracts

Dec 24, 2009

YYK Enterprises, Inc., National City, Calif., is being awarded a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a maximum ceiling amount of $16,

Cummings Congratulates CG Commandant Nominee

Dec 24, 2009

Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (MD-7) congratulated VADM Robert J. Papp Jr., President Obama’s choice to become the next Commandant of the United States Coast Guard.

CMA CGM Financial Restructuring

Dec 24, 2009

CMA CGM announced that an agreement was reached with its financial partners leading to the allowance of a 500 million dollar credit line, payable to the Group in January 2010.

Lluavi Puts Mexican Shipbuilding on the Map

Dec 24, 2009

Strategic Marine Mexico recently launched the second 170.6 ft Crew Boat, the LLuavi, for Arrendadora Ocean Mexicana (Blue Marine). The two 170.6 ft Crew Boats, Aramara and Lluavi,

This Day in Coast Guard History – Dec. 24

Dec 24, 2009

1955- A Coast Guard helicopter was the first rescue unit to reach a flood disaster scene in northern California.  Its crew hoisted 138 persons to safety within 12 hours.

This Day in Naval History – Dec. 24

Dec 24, 2009

1814 - Treaty of Ghent ends the War of 1812. 1864 - Naval Forces under Rear Admiral David Dixon Porter with Army forces under Major General Benjamin F. Butler

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