Thursday, July 07, 2011 Maritime News

NOAA Fairweather Departs on Survey Mission

Jul 07, 2011

NOAA Ship Fairweather, a 231-foot survey vessel, departed Kodiak, Alaska, today on a mission to conduct hydrographic surveys in remote areas of the Arctic where

QinetiQ Assists UK Ministry of Defense

Jul 07, 2011

QinetiQ Defense Acquisition Lifecycle Services, a provider of services supporting the acquisition lifecycle, has assisted the UK MoD in the provision of a new ice patrol ship.

Moore Stephens Warns of Threats to UK Shipping

Jul 07, 2011

Accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens has welcomed the UK government’s decision to issue consultation papers on statutory residence and the taxation of non-domiciliaries.

Bureau Veritas Certifies Maryville Manila

Jul 07, 2011

International classification society Bureau Veritas has certified Philippines-based manning agency Maryville Manila Inc for compliance to the Maritime Labor Convention MLC2006 on a voluntary basis.

U.S. Coast Guard Commissions RINA

Jul 07, 2011

Genoa-based classification society RINA has been authorized by the U.S. Coast Guard to conduct plan review and approval and initial and subsequent surveys for U.

NOAA Warns of Flooding Risks

Jul 07, 2011

Many rivers in the upper Midwest and northern Plains remain above flood stage, and the threat for more flooding will continue through the summer, forecasters at

New Eco-Corr Film

Jul 07, 2011

Eco-Corr Film® is a biobased and biodegradable film utilizing Cortec's patented VpCI® technology. It is the first 100% biodegradable VCI film in the world, designed to provide tensile strength,

Libya Lays Up Tankers, Gaddafi Feels Heat

Jul 07, 2011

According to a report from Reuters, many oil tankers in Libya's state-owned fleet remain anchored and unable to trade because of cash flow issues. Crude oil shipments from Libya,

Fall River Hess LNG Terminal Plan Terminated

Jul 07, 2011

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commissionofficially vacated the certificate issued on July 15, 2005 that approved construction of Hess LNG’s proposed liquefied natural gas terminal.

SeaDrill, Pengrowth See Profits, Higher Dividend

Jul 07, 2011

Companies in the Oil & Gas Drilling & Exploration sector have posted surging top lines in recent quarters as global oil consumption continues to grow. With profits on the upswing,

Kosmos Energy Update on Drilling Cedrela-1 Exploration Well

Jul 07, 2011

Kosmos Energy KOS 0.00% today provided an update on the company's drilling of the Cedrela-1 exploration well offshore the Republic of Ghana. The "Transocean Marianas" semi-submersible drilling rig,

CMA CGM Group Railroad Shuttle, Zeebrugge to Duisburg

Jul 07, 2011

The CMA CGM Group is pleased to announce the reinforcement of its intermodal offer with the introduction of a railroad service, connecting Zeebrugge’s port and Duisburg’s tri-modal hub,

Canada Introduces Compulsory Pilot Cert. on Great Lakes

Jul 07, 2011

The Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport), announced changes that will allow the Great Lakes Pilotage Authority to maintain safer and more efficient

BOEMRE Awards $1M for Mississippi Waterfront Land

Jul 07, 2011

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) announced today that it has awarded a $1,045,400 Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP)

Kvichak Marine Appoints Kolb to Sales

Jul 07, 2011

Kvichak Marine Industries in Seattle Washington announces the appointment of Tim Kolb to their sales team.  Kolb has been with Kvichak for five years as a project manager.

Moose Boats Introduces the M3 Monohull

Jul 07, 2011

Moose Boats, an aluminum boat manufacturer, unveiled the new M3 mono-hull at MACC 2011. This boat was developed as an alternative to Moose Boats’ existing M1 and M2 catamaran models,

USS Philippine Sea Rescues Crew off Aden

Jul 07, 2011

USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) responded to a distress call issued by the Marshall Islands-owned, Liberian-flagged, motor vessel Brilliante Virtuoso at approximately 3:30 a.

Stratos Introduces Inmarsat XpressLink

Jul 07, 2011

Stratos Global, provider of advanced mobile and fixed-site remote communications solutions, announced the commercial availability of Inmarsat XpressLink from Stratos,

This Day in U.S. Naval History - July 7

Jul 07, 2011

1798 - Congress rescinds treaties with France; Quasi War begins with Frigate Delaware capturing French privateer, Croyable.   1846 - Commodore John D. Sloat lands

This Day in U.S Coast Guard History - July 7

Jul 07, 2011

1798- Hostilities began in the Quasi-War with France. The Revenue Cutters Pickering, Virginia,Scammel, South Carolina, Governor, Jay, Eagle, General Greene, and

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