Monday, August 23, 2010 Maritime News

Inuit Villages Sue to Stop Tests for Oil & Gas

Aug 23, 2010

According to an August 21 report from The Seattle Times, above the Arctic Circle in Canada near Greenland, five Inuit villages have won a court order that blocks

Jumbo, Technip Installation in 8,200 ft of Water

Aug 23, 2010

Technip USA, supported by its contractor Jumbo Offshore have completed the installation of five free standing hybrid risers (FSHR’s) for the Petrobras America Inc.

Royal Lankhorst Euronete Group Starts Brazil Factory

Aug 23, 2010

The Royal Lankhorst Euronete Group announced the acquisition of a new industrial unit in Rio de Janeiro – Brazil. This new industrial unit will be used for production

Shetland Whalsay Ferry Overstretched

Aug 23, 2010

According to an August 20 report from the Shetland Marine News, the capacity of an already overstretched ferry service in Shetland is likely to be cut even further

Keppel Looking to Build Specialized Craft

Aug 23, 2010

According to an August 20 report from www.todayonline.com, Keppel Corp is looking into building specialized ships like vessels to install wind turbines as well as ice breakers.

Opening of Newport News Plant Delayed

Aug 23, 2010

According to an August 19 report from www.dailypress.com, AREVA Newport News has delayed the start of manufacturing operations by at least a year due to a slower-than-expected

Coast Guard Interviews Potential Shipbuilders

Aug 23, 2010

According to an August 19 report from the Federal Times, the first contracts for the Coast Guard's next cutter program are still a year away, and the winner in

CMF Operates New Barge in Gibraltar Strait

Aug 23, 2010

With the aim of giving a better service to its customers, CEPSA Marine Fuels, S.A. has put into place a new barge in Algeciras Bay, providing service for the ports of the Strait.

Incat Crowther Designs Another Fast Cat Ferry

Aug 23, 2010

Incat Crowther announced a contract to design a third 121.3-ft Catamaran Passenger Ferry for Coastal Fast Ferries in Tanzania, Africa. To be built by Richardson Devine Marine (RDM),

Titan Establishes Salvage Base in Australia

Aug 23, 2010

Titan Salvage continues to expand globally with the recent addition of a new salvage base and depot in Australia. The facility located in Cairns, Queensland is

New Members, Deepwater Horizon Board

Aug 23, 2010

Deepwater Horizon Joint Investigation Co-Chairs J. David Dykes (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement) and Captain Hung Nguyen (U.S. Coast Guard) announced that U.

How to Start A Towing Vessel NCOE

Aug 23, 2010

From the July edition of MarineNews Last summer, USCG Commander Gregory Case was charged with transforming the Coast Guard’s Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise

This Day in Coast Guard History – August 23

Aug 23, 2010

1820-The Revenue Cutter Louisiana captured four pirate vessels. 1893-"This was the first instance in the history of the United States Light-House Establishment

This Day in Naval History – August 23

Aug 23, 2010

1864 - RADM David Farragut's squadron captures Fort Morgan at Mobile Bay winning control of Mobile Bay 1958 - Massive concentration of Pacific Fleet in Quemoy-Matsu

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