Thursday, February 17, 2011 Maritime News

Honda Marine Debuts Concept BF250 Outboard

Feb 17, 2011

Honda Marine announced that it will be adding an all-new flagship outboard engine model to its reliable and fuel efficient lineup.  Debuting at the 2011 Miami International Boat Show,

STX Rauma Launches Spirit of France at

Feb 17, 2011

Launching of the second car-passenger ferry, NB 1368 the Spirit of France, which STX Rauma shipyard is building for P&O Ferries, was conducted on Thursday, 17 February 2011.

Keppel Wins $440M Twin Jackup Rig Contract from Ensco

Feb 17, 2011

Keppel FELS Limited (Keppel FELS) has secured a contract to build two enhanced KFELS Super A Class harsh environment jackup rigs from a subsidiary of Ensco plc

ABS Supports Shell's Olympus TLP Acting as CVA

Feb 17, 2011

ABS has been named the design certified verification agent (CVA) for the Shell Olympus TLP, intended for installation on the Mars B field in the Gulf of Mexico's (GOM's) deepwater.

Great Lakes Towing Company Chairman Appointed to ORDC

Feb 17, 2011

An honored member of the transportation industry and U.S. Navy veteran will join the Ohio Rail Development Commission.  Bringing over 50 years of experience in maritime transportation,

Bureau Veritas, Brazilian University Speeds Deepwater Development

Feb 17, 2011

International classification society Bureau Veritas has agreed a technical co-operation deal with COPPE/UFRJ, the Ocean Engineering department of the Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro,

This Day in U.S. Coast Guard History - February 18

Feb 17, 2011

1842- The House of Representatives passed a resolution requesting the Committee on Commerce to make an inquiry into the expenditures of the Lighthouse Establishment since 1816.

This Day in U.S. Naval History - February 18

Feb 17, 2011

1846 - General order on Port and Starboard    1944 - Amphibious Force under RADM Hill lands troops on Engebi Island, Eniwetok   1955 - 1st of 14 detonations,

MARAD Marks Opening of First West Coast Ship Recycling Facility

Feb 17, 2011

 On Friday, Feb. 18, at 10:00 a.m. PST, U.S. Maritime Administrator David Matsuda will join Congressman George Miller and state and local officials in a ribbon-cutting

Wärtsilä Further Develops Low-Speed Gas Engines

Feb 17, 2011

Wärtsilä has, in the autumn of 2010, initiated a major project to further develop its low-speed engine portfolio to include gas engines, alongside its medium-speed dual fuel engines,

Rolls-Royce Contract for Chinese Research Vessel

Feb 17, 2011

Rolls-Royce won a $32.2m order from Chinese conglomerate Sinopec to design and equip a specialist seismic research vessel.  When operational it will carry out detailed

STX Finland’s Shipyard Gets Reseach Vessel Order

Feb 17, 2011

STX Finland Oy and Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources of the Republic of Namibia have, on 11.2.2011, signed a contract for the construction of a fisheries research vessel.

International Ship Masters’ Association 2011 Convention Complete

Feb 17, 2011

The 121st annual convention of International Ship Masters’ Association (ISMA), held in Detroit, Mich., concluded on Saturday, February 12, 2011. Newly-elected officers were installed on Friday,

Livorsi Introduces Industrial Series Gauges

Feb 17, 2011

Livorsi introduced the Industrial series which was designed with industrial equipment, workboats, pleasure boats and vehicles in mind. Industrial Series gauges

Kinton to Depart Massachusetts Port Authority

Feb 17, 2011

Thomas J. Kinton Jr., the chief executive officer and executive director of the Massachusetts Port Authority, a 1,200-person agency with more than $500 million

This Day in U.S. Coast Guard History - February 17

Feb 17, 2011

1944- Coast Guardsmen participated in the invasions of Eniwetok and Engebi, Marshall Island.   1956- The CGC Casco saved 21 persons from a US Navy seaplane that

This Day in U.S. Naval History - February 17

Feb 17, 2011

1864 - Confederate submarine H.L. Hunley sinks USS Housatonic    1942 - First Construction Battalion (Seabees) arrive Bora Bora   1944 - Carrier aircraft strike Japanese fleet at Truk,

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