Tuesday, November 16, 2010 Maritime News

Northrop Grumman Launches 8th Virginia-Class Sub

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) reached a significant construction milestone by successfully launching the Virginia-class submarine California (SSN 781)

St. Johns Ship Building: Small Yard, Big Capability

Located along the historic St. Johns River just sixty miles south of Jacksonville, FL is where a true full service shipyard has emerged to accommodate the growing industry needs.

Quarders Joins Intellian

Intellian selected David M. Quarders as its new Director of VSAT Sales for the Americas. A veteran in both marine electronics and the communications industries,

Two Million Pound Machine Bound for Germany

On October 17, the Port of Cleveland exported a two million pound machine manufactured by an Ohio company to Bremen, Germany for use in ArcelorMittal’s plant there.

Port of Duluth Anticipates Strong Finish to Season

The Port of Duluth-Superior is heading into the final three months of the 2010 shipping season with maritime leaders anticipating a strong finish. Recent tonnage

Seats Open on New Maritime Advisory Council

The Maritime Administration is accepting applications from prospective members who wish to participate in the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council.

Lewis-Manning VP Canadian Shipowners Association

Bruce Bowie, President of the Canadian Shipowners Association (CSA), announced the appointment of Robert Lewis-Manning as Vice-President, Operations effective November 30.

Great Lakes Towing Company Barges Windmill Towers

The Great Lakes Towing Company was contract by KK Integrated Logistics for the barge shipment of windmill towers from Buffalo, New York to Menominee, Mich.  The

Crowley Names Ayala General Manager Puerto Rico Ops

Crowley Maritime Corporation announced that Jose "Pache" Ayala has been promoted to general manager of operations for the company's liner services group in Puerto Rico.

Passenger Vessel Market Looks up in NY/NJ Harbor

Story by Jonathan Atkin, from the October 2010 Yearbook edition of MarineNews “Securitay, Securitay — Molinari departing Whitehall bound for St. George.” Twenty-four hours a day,

EBDG to Design Lightering Support Vessel

As a player in the Gulf lightering business, AET recognizes the need for modern, new lightering support tonnage to better serve its clients and aid safe operations.

This Day in U.S. Coast Guard History – November 16

1950-A dedication of the monument erected in Arlington National Cemetery on the gravesite of those who lost their lives on the night of 29 January 1945, when USS Serpens was destroyed off Lunga Beach,

This Day in U.S. Naval History – November 16

1776 - First salute to an American flag (Grand Union flag) flying from Continental Navy ship Andrew Doria, by Dutch fort at St. Eustatius, West Indies. 1856

Testing Breaking Waves vs. Offshore Wind Turbines

More than 60 representatives of the international offshore wind industry gathered last week at the Offshore Wind Seminar, organized by the Maritime Research Institute

Eighth Virginia-Class Submarine, California (SSN 781), Launched

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NSYE:NOC) reached a construction milestone by launching the Virginia-class submarine California (SSN 781) at the company's shipbuilding sector in Newport News, Va.

CMA CGM Extends Service in S. America