Sunday, March 28, 2010 Maritime News

North American Coasts, Emission Control Area

Mar 28, 2010

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) officially accepted the proposal to designate waters off the North American coasts as an Emission Control Area (ECA)

WQIS Bunks in New Quarters

Mar 28, 2010

Water Quality Insurance Syndicate (WQIS) is moving into new premises at the end of March. The move from 80 Broad Street to 60 Broad Street is being made, in part,

Cat Engines for Chinese Dredging

Mar 28, 2010

Since establishing a preferred supplier status with China-based IHC Merwede, Cat engines have powered dozens of dredgers supplied for the Chinese dredging market.

South Korean Navy Ship Sinks Near Border

Mar 28, 2010

According to a March 26 report from BBC News, about 40 sailors are missing after a South Korean navy ship sank near the border with North Korea, Yonhap news agency said citing military officials.

Kvichak New Foil Assisted Patrol Cat

Mar 28, 2010

Kvichak Marine Industries, Inc. is currently constructing a third generation foil assisted all-aluminum patrol catamaran. Designed by Kvichak Marine, this 57.8

Radio Holland Contract with Alaska

Mar 28, 2010

Radio Holland USA has been awarded a multi-year contract for supply of VSAT and airtime services for the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS). The fleet, a division

Change at the Helm, MSC Far East Command

Mar 28, 2010

Navy Capt. Charles Denman speaks during a change of command ceremony March 26 in Singapore. Denman took command of Sealift Logistics Command, Far East from Navy Capt.

Study, Discharges from Vessels Under 79 Ft

Mar 28, 2010

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released its draft Report to Congress: Study of Discharges Incidental to Normal Operation of Commercial Fishing

Comment on Revisions to Tonnage NVIC

Mar 28, 2010

The Coast Guard is seeking public comment on a possible revision to the Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 11-93 Applicability of Tonnage Measurement Systems to U.

Independence Begins Maiden Voyage

Mar 28, 2010

The Navy's newest littoral combat ship, USS Independence (LCS 2), sailed away from Mobile, Ala. for the first time March 26. The milestone marks the commencement

NASSCO Lays Keel, USNS William McLean

Mar 28, 2010

On Marh 26, General Dynamics NASSCO, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), laid the keel for USNS William McLean, the twelfth ship of the Lewis

Pushboats for the Amazon

Mar 28, 2010

Transdorada Transportes LTDA, a towboat operator on Brazil’s Amazon River, has recently taken delivery of a number of Cummins-powered push boats. These include

This Day in Coast Guard History – March 29

Mar 28, 2010

1867-The lighthouse at Timbalier Bay was destroyed in a hurricane.  The brick tower "was leveled to the ground and covered with from three to six feet of water.

This Day in Naval History – March 29

Mar 28, 2010

1954 - Carrier aircraft began reconnaissance near Dien Bien Phu, Indochina 1960 - Launch of first fully integrated Fleet Ballistic Missile from USS Observation

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