Monday, April 26, 2010 Maritime News

Robert Allan Celebrates 80 Years in Design

Apr 26, 2010

In May 2010, in conjunction with the presence of the International Tug & Salvage Conference in Vancouver, Robert Allan Ltd. will celebrate its 80th continuous year in business as an independent,

Korea Regains No.1 Shipbuilding Ranking

Apr 26, 2010

According to an April 25 report from Arirang News, many of Korea’s shipbuilders failed to get new orders in 2009. As a result, Korea lost the top place in the global shipbuilding industry to China.

USCG Responds to Barge Explosion

Apr 26, 2010

The Coast Guard is responding to a tank barge explosion on the Mississippi River near Sunshine, La., April 24. At approximately 3:30 p.m., watchstanders at Coast

Plan to Stop Leaking GOM Oil Well

Apr 26, 2010

According to a report from Reuters, U.S. agencies on April 25 approved a plan to use remote-controlled underwater vehicles to seal a leaking oil well beneath

Delivery of Seaspan’s 47th Containership

Apr 26, 2010

Seaspan Corporation (NYSE:SSW) accepted delivery of an 8500 TEU containership named the COSCO Philippines from Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. on April 23, 2010.

Mazloum Heads Crystal Cruises’ Fleet Ops

Apr 26, 2010

Thomas Mazloum has been promoted to Crystal Cruises’ senior vice president, operations. Mazloum, who has served as Crystal’s senior vice president, hotel operations,

Northrop Grumman Awarded $114M for Materials

Apr 26, 2010

The U.S. Navy awarded a $114m contract modification to Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) to provide long lead materials for the company's 30th DDG 51 class Aegis guided missile destroyer.

The EU NAVFOR Warship Intercepted Pirates

Apr 26, 2010

On April 25, the EU NAVFOR warship ESPS VictoriaICTORIA intercepted a pirate action group (PAG) comprising one mother ship, a Whaler, and two skiffs. The suspected

WWL Cuts Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 32%

Apr 26, 2010

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL), a global shipping and logistics company, managed to cut its green house gas emissions by 32% last year. The company also cut

Cat C32 ACERT Engines for Dutch Pilot Boats

Apr 26, 2010

Loodswezen, the Dutch pilot organization responsible for coordinating large ship arrivals and departures in the port of The Netherlands, chose Kvichak Marine Industries in Seattle,

This Day in Coast Guard History – April 26

Apr 26, 2010

1898- During the Spanish-American War, Morrill, Hudson, and Hamilton, formerly Revenue Cutters and recently armed for service in the so-called "Mosquito Fleet,"

This Day in Naval History – April 26

Apr 26, 2010

1869 - The Good Conduct Medal was authorized 1921 - U.S. Naval Detachment left Yugoslavia after administering area around Spalato for 2 years to guarantee transfer

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