Tuesday, February 01, 2011 Maritime News

This Day in U.S. Coast Guard History – February 1

Feb 01, 2011

1871- Using his administrative authority Secretary of the Treasury George S. Boutwell re-established a Revenue Marine Bureau within the Department and assigned Sumner I.

This Day in U.S Naval History – February 1

Feb 01, 2011

1941 - United States Fleet reorganized, reviving Atlantic and Pacific Fleets 1942 - USS Enterprise and Yorktown make first WW II air strike, Japanese Marshall

Do Propellers Sing?

Feb 01, 2011

By Leonardo Montoya, Rice Propulsion, in the January edition of MarineNews Yes, sometimes they sing: Some propellers in service produce a high-pitched noise, often referred to as “singing.

Liberian-Flag Fleet Doubles in 10 Years

Feb 01, 2011

The Liberian-flag fleet posted record growth figures in 2010 and has now doubled in size in the ten years since the management of the Liberian Registry was assumed

USCG Safety Alert: Inspection of Fuel Oil Quick-Closing Valves

Feb 01, 2011

U.S. Coast Guard Port State Control Officers (PSCOs) are discovering Fuel Oil Quick-Closing Valves (QCVs) intentionally blocked, modified, and poorly maintained

Maritime Coalition’s Congressional “Sail-In,” May 4, 2011

Feb 01, 2011

The U.S. Maritime Coalition has announced that this year’s Congressional “Sail-In” will take place on Capitol Hill on May 4, 2011. The Sail-In will look to build

Costamare Invests in Fleet Expansion

Feb 01, 2011

Costamare Inc. (NYSE: CMRE) announced that it has contracted with Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd. for the construction and purchase of two newbuild containerships,

Report: Ship Delivery Underperformance in 2010

Feb 01, 2011

Industry concerns over the glut of newbuilding deliveries last year may have been overplayed as the three major shipping market segments - dry bulk, container and

Veson Nautical Expands, Opens Oslo Office

Feb 01, 2011

Veson Nautical expanded its corporate HQ and opened a new office in Oslo, Norway, to accommodate growth of more than 410% over the past five years and 70% in the past year, according to the company.

NITC: Piracy Prevention is Priority One

Feb 01, 2011

While the National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) is a proponent of weapons on commercial ships as a means to thwart piracy, it respects and stays in compliance

NITC: Aims to Grow Fleet to 18mdwt by 2013

Feb 01, 2011

The National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) based in continues to invest significantly in its fleet of ships, aiming to grow its fleet to 74 ships and more than 18mdwt by 2013, said Captain R.

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