Tuesday, August 02, 2011 Maritime News

This Day in Navy History - August 2

Aug 02, 2011

1943 - PT-109, under command of LTJG John F. Kennedy, cut in half by Japanese destroyer Amagiri 1943 - Naval task groups bombard Japanese forces on Kiska, Alaska 1950

New Book on Legal Aspects of Bunkering

Aug 02, 2011

Petrospot Limited has recently published Legal Issues in Bunkering: An Introduction to the Law Relating to the Sale and Use of Marine Fuels: a new book by barrister

Incat Crowther Designs Third Catamaran for Offshore Unlimited

Aug 02, 2011

Incat Crowther is designing a 35m Catamaran Work Boat for Offshore Unlimited. The vessel will be the third vessel resulting from the three-way partnership between builder Richardson Devine Marine,

EU Funds Construction of BB Green Vessels

Aug 02, 2011

Under the 7th FRAMEWORK PROGRAM, EU is funding BB GREEN, an R&D project aiming at demonstrating feasibility of the first ever Air Supported Vessel (ASV) battery powered, fast commuter ferry.

Island Offshore Chooses Rolls-Royce Propulsion Systems

Aug 02, 2011

Rolls-Royce recently won a £20 million (over $32.5 million) order to design and supply power and propulsion systems for two UT 776 CD supply vessels for Island Offshore.

Navy Week Draws Tourists to Port of Los Angeles

Aug 02, 2011

An estimated 42,600 visitors toured four military vessels as Navy Week at the Port of Los Angeles came to a close with the departure of the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln on Monday.

Indian Government Chooses RESOLVE for Salvage and Dredging Operation

Aug 02, 2011

Following an agreement between the Government of India and the Government of Sri Lanka, RESOLVE Salvage and Fire (Asia) Pte Ltd.,  a subsidiary of American-based RESOLVE Marine Group, Inc.

OSX Brasil Announces New Operational Plan

Aug 02, 2011

OSX Brasil S.A., announced a new Plan of Activities, to be implemented by its subsidiary OSX Construção Naval S/A, for production of offshore oil and gas E&P equipment

Travelers Develops New Marine Construction Insurance Package

Aug 02, 2011

Whether building piers and docks, repairing bridges or retrofitting port facilities, construction contractors experienced in working along the waterfront are in demand.

SeeByte and BlueView Announce Partnership

Aug 02, 2011

SeeByte and BlueView Technologies have announced plans for advanced sonar analytics software technology to be licensed by SeeByte to BlueView. BlueView COO Jason Seawall commented,

Soucie Takes Command of MSCEURAF

Aug 02, 2011

In a recent ceremony at Naval Support Activity Capodichino in Naples, Italy, Capt. Richard Soucie assumed command from Capt. James E. Tranoris of Military Sealift Command Europe and Africa (MSCEURAF),

Swire Opens Corporate Office in Houston

Aug 02, 2011

Swire Oilfield Services, a provider of offshore cargo-carrying units and associated services, has officially opened its North American corporate office in Houston, TX.

Excel Reports Strong 2Q

Aug 02, 2011

Excel Maritime Carriers Ltd, an owner and operator of dry bulk carriers and a provider of worldwide seaborne transportation services for dry bulk cargoes, has announced

SmartShipping Conference Program Announced

Aug 02, 2011

Paul Østergaard, founder and CEO of ShipServ, a marine and offshore e-marketplace, is among the keynote speakers who will address the first SmartShipping conference this October 17-18 in Singapore.

IBIA appoints interim Chief Executive

Aug 02, 2011

Trevor Harrison has been appointed as Acting Chief Executive of the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA). The move follows the recent resignation of Ian Adams, the former Chief Executive.

Höegh Trove: First Vessel with Full OceanSaver BWT System

Aug 02, 2011

OceanSaver announced the commissioning of its first fully operational system onboard Höegh Autoliners PCTC (Pure Car Truck Carrier), Höegh Trove. “Höegh Trove

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