Wednesday, December 01, 2010 Maritime News

Wärtsilä Dual-Fuel Technology for River Towboats

Dec 01, 2010

The Mississippi River and other inland rivers of the United States are home to several thousand towboats. They are vital carriers of goods and materials, and an

Wilhelmsen Appoints Neilan Asia Pacific Sales Director

Dec 01, 2010

Wilhelmsen Ships Service appointed Sean Neilan Sales Director for its Asia Pacific region. Wilhelmsen Ships Service supplies Unitor marine products, technical services,

New Equipment at Blount Boats

Dec 01, 2010

Blount Boats has made significant upgrades to its physical plant thanks mostly to a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation¹s Maritime Administration.

Wilhelmsen Ships Service Handles Seatrade’s 200th Port Call

Dec 01, 2010

Wilhelmsen Ships Service was acting as ships agents for the MV 'River Phoenix when she docked in Gibraltar last month, the 200th vessel owned by Seatrade to do so this year.

Imtech, VSTEP Partner on Maritime Simulation

Dec 01, 2010

Imtech Marine & Offshore and VSTEP announced their cooperation to deliver new maritime training simulators. The partnership combines Imtech’s worldwide experience

Significant Improvements in STX Europe 3Q Results

Dec 01, 2010

STX Europe reported an EBITDA of NOK 367 million for third quarter 2010 which is an increase from NOK 96 million in the third quarter 2009. The year-to-date EBITDA

SAL Newbuild Successful Crane Test

Dec 01, 2010

The first of two newbuilds of type 183 commissioned by heavy lift carrier SAL Schiffahrtskontor Altes Land has successfully performed its crane tests in the port of Hamburg.

DryShips Announces Signing of Drilling Contract

Dec 01, 2010

DryShips Inc. (NASDAQ: DRYS) announced that its fully-owned subsidiary Ocean Rig UDW Inc has signed definitive documentation following the previously announced Letter of Award.

This Day in U.S. Coast Guard History – December 2

Dec 01, 2010

1883-The schooner Champion with a crew of two men stranded on Dick’s Flat, Plymouth Harbor, near Duxbury Pier lighthouse, at about 6 am. The shoal where she struck

This Day in U.S. Naval History – December 2

Dec 01, 2010

1775 - Congress orders first officers commissions printed. 1908 - Rear Admiral William S. Cowles submits report, prepared by LT George C. Sweet, recommending

Northrop Grumman to Build New CG Cutter

Dec 01, 2010

According to a Nov. 30 report from the Associated Press, the U.S. Coast Guard has awarded a $480m contract to Northrop Grumman for the construction of a fourth National Security Cutter.

New London Station CG Officer Relieved of Command

Dec 01, 2010

Coast Guard Lt. Thomas Stokes was relieved for cause as the commanding officer of Coast Guard Station New London, Conn., Nov. 18, 2010, after an administrative

Barge Tugged to Pictou Harbour for Inspection

Dec 01, 2010

According to a Nov. 30 report from The News (Pictou, Nova Scotia), the Sault Au Cochon snapped its towline in heavy weather on Nov. 9 and ran aground offshore from Pictou Lodge.

Blount Boats Awarded Contract for Casco Bay Ferry

Dec 01, 2010

Blount Boats, Inc. has been awarded a contract by the Maine Department of Transportation to build a 110-ft passenger ferry for the Casco Bay Island Transit District.

Hagan Tech Dev. & Support Manager for Elcometer

Dec 01, 2010

Elcometer, Inc. announced its recent hiring of Lynn M. Hagan as the Technical Development and Support Manager for the United States and Canada. Hagan will be responsible

Northrop Grumman-Built Arlington (LPD 24) Launched

Dec 01, 2010

Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE:NOC) Shipbuilding sector launched the company's newest amphibious transport dock ship Arlington (LPD 24) on Nov. 23. LPD 24

Clarkson Supports V-Plus Conversions

Dec 01, 2010

Clarkson Technical Services (CTS) provided staff and know-how to the Euronav / OSG joint venture as they converted the FSO Asia and her sister ship FSO Africa from ULCCs to FSOs.

Bolton Joins OMM as Director Ops & Maintenance

Dec 01, 2010

Subsea cable specialist, Offshore Marine Management (OMM) has strengthened its position in operation and maintenance with the recruitment of industry specialist,

Crowley Awards Scholarships to Business Students

Dec 01, 2010

Crowley Maritime Corporation recently awarded two scholarships to students at the University of Washington's Michael G. Foster School of Business. The students

Siemens Highlights Sustainable Shipping at Workboat

Dec 01, 2010

Siemens Industry, Inc. announced that its booth at the 2010 International Workboat Show in New Orleans will focus on solutions for sustainable shipping, including

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