Wednesday, April 21, 2010 Maritime News

Fire on Deepwater Horizon in GOM

Apr 21, 2010

In the photo, a Coast Guard MH-65C dolphin rescue helicopter and crew document the fire aboard the mobile offshore drilling unit Deepwater Horizon, while searching for survivors April 21, 2010.

India's First Anti-Sub Corvette Launched

Apr 21, 2010

According to an April 20 report from The Hindu, launching the country's first Anti Submarine Warfare Corvette (ASWC) for the Indian Navy at the Garden Reach Shipbuilders

Teekay Looks to Expand Shuttle Tanker Fleet

Apr 21, 2010

According to an April 19 report from Bloomberg, Teekay Corp., a Hamilton, Bermuda- based owner of oil tankers, will expand its fleet serving in Brazil to take advantage

Frontline Buys Two Double-Hull Tankers

Apr 21, 2010

According to an April 19 report from the Associated Press, shipping company Frontline announced that it has bought two double-hull tankers that will be delivered in either May or June.

MHI LNG-FPSO Approval for Two Tank Types

Apr 21, 2010

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) completed development related to floating production, storage and offloading units for liquefied natural gas (LNG-FPSO),

CMA CGM Takes Delivery of the Figaro

Apr 21, 2010

CMA CGM announced the delivery of the CMA CGM Figaro, 8500 teu containership built by Samsung Heavy Industry.  The CMA CGM Figaro is registered in France and will sail under the French flag (RIF).

Caterpillar Facilities Safety Milestones

Apr 21, 2010

Over the course of the last two years, one of the top priorities for Caterpillar Marine Power Systems has been safety, not only of employees, but also of the customers

Volpenhein Samson’s Asia Technical Sales Manager

Apr 21, 2010

Samson, cordage specialist, announced the promotion of Kris Volpenhein to Asia Technical Sales Manager. Effective September 1, 2010 Volpenhein will provide focused

Colonna’s Shipyard Expands

Apr 21, 2010

Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc. of Norfolk, Va. announced a major expansion, the new West Yard Marine Travelift Facility. Situated on approximately ten acres, this facility

$73.6M New NOAA Fisheries Survey Vessel

Apr 21, 2010

NOAA awarded a $73.6m American Recovery and Reinvestment Act contract to Marinette Marine Corporation located in Marinette, Wis., for the construction of a new fisheries survey vessel,

Wärtsilä, ABB Turbo Develop Emissions Technology

Apr 21, 2010

The 2-stage turbocharging technology being tested on a 20-cylinder Wärtsilä 32 engine in the laboratory in Vaasa, Finland. (Photo courtesy Wärtsilä Corporation) Wärtsilä

Noreq - Bergen Group Dreggen Join Forces in Brazil

Apr 21, 2010

The two Norwegian companies, Noreq and Bergen Group Dreggen have recently established their office in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Both the companies are well known

Northrop Grumman Redelivers USS Enterprise

Apr 21, 2010

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) redelivered the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, USS Enterprise (CVN 65), to the U.S. Navy. The redelivery

This Day in Coast Guard History – April 21

Apr 21, 2010

1838- The passenger steamboat Oronoko suffered a catastrophic boiler explosion while tied up at Princeton, Mississippi that killed over 100 passengers.  This was

This Day in Naval History – April 21

Apr 21, 2010

1861 - USS Saratoga captures slaver, Nightingale. 1898 - U.S. at war against Spain. 1906 - Commander Robert Peary discovered supposed Arctic Continent did not exist.

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