Monday, August 15, 2011 Maritime News

USS Pennsylvania Departs Drydock

Aug 15, 2011

Trident-class ballistic missile submarine USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) completed a major step in its 27-month, engineered refueling overhaul (ERO) when it departed

MARAD: $10m in Small Shipyard Grants Awarded

Aug 15, 2011

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced $9.98 million in grants to 13 small shipyards throughout the United States to help modernize facilities, increase productivity,

This Day in Navy History

Aug 15, 2011

1845 - U.S. Naval Academy established at Annapolis, MD on former site of Fort Severn. 1895 - Commissioning of Texas, the first American steel-hulled battleship.

Sonardyne helps major scientific discovery on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Aug 15, 2011

  Sonardyne International’s Ranger 2 USBL (Ultra-Short BaseLine) acoustic positioning technology has played a crucial role in a scientific mission to discover

Vector Signs Exclusive Medical Contract

Aug 15, 2011

Hutton's has signed an exclusive contract to supply medical equipment and to provide annual survey services for Vector Offshore Limited. Vector's fleet of offshore

Report: Chinese Aircraft Carrier Completes Trials

Aug 15, 2011

According to a report on www.chinadaily.com.cn, China's first aircraft carrier finished its sea trials this weekend, and returned to port in Dalian. The carrier

SeeByte Provides SeeTrack Military Training to the Polish Navy

Aug 15, 2011

SeeByte, the global leader in creating smart software technology for unmanned systems, has successfully provided the Gdansk University of Technology (GUT) and the

Dongfang Shipbuiliding Shares to Trade

Aug 15, 2011

According to a report on www.rttnews.com, Dongfang Shipbuilding Company Limited intends to seek admission of its shares to trading on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.

Siemens to Power PSV Pair

Aug 15, 2011

Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay, Wis., has awarded the Siemens Division Industry Solutions a multimillion Euro contract to equip two platform supply vessels (PSV)

Aberdeen Celebrates Successful Cruise Season

Aug 15, 2011

Aberdeen Harbor has bid a fond farewell to another successful cruise season, with the arrival of the final vessel of the season, Hebridean Princess, a small luxury

Transocean: Offer to Acquire 100% of Aker Drilling

Aug 15, 2011

Transocean Services AS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) (SIX: RIGN), announced an all cash voluntary offer for 100 percent of the shares of Aker Drilling ASA for NOK 26.

Offshore Energy 2011: Confidence in O&G

Aug 15, 2011

As energy demand is rising again, the year 2011 marks a turning point in the oil & gas industry with increased investments in the entire value chain. Offshore Energy

Grandweld Delivers the Forward Landing Crew Boat

Aug 15, 2011

Grandweld Shipyards delivered the first forward landing crew boat design in the region. The 24M vessel features a customized forward bow fender, designed for steady

Andersen to Head DnB NOR, Shanghai Branch

Aug 15, 2011

DnB NOR has appointed Vidar Andersen as the new head of its Shanghai branch succeeding Espen Lund who has returned to the bank’s headquarters in Oslo after an eight year stint as China country head.

The Nautical Institute Expands Accreditation Services

Aug 15, 2011

The Nautical Institute announces today that it is to expand its accreditation services. Members input, which has fed into the Institute’s current five year strategic plan,

STX Finland, STX Windpower Collaborate on Windpark Supply

Aug 15, 2011

STX Finland and STX Windpower are  starting a joint collaboration on turnkey windpark supply in Northern Europe, focusing on offshore sites in the Northern Baltic

NPREP: Pre-Exercise Public Outreach Events

Aug 15, 2011

LOS ANGELES — The Coast Guard announces its National Preparedness Response Exercise Program (NPREP) pre-exercise Public Outreach events to be held Sept. 13, 2011 in Ventura, Calif.

SWIRE Oilfield Services Appoints New Sales Director

Aug 15, 2011

Swire Oilfield Services, a provider of offshore cargo carrying units and associated services has appointed David Rae as sales director in line with its significant investment plans.

RINA Obtains Kazakhstan Recognition

Aug 15, 2011

 RINA has been officially recognized as a competent and authorized authority to carry out classification and statutory services for ships registered under the Kazakhstan flag.

Moore Stephens: HMRC May Rethink Tonnage Tax Changes

Aug 15, 2011

Moore Stephens, understands that Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has agreed to re-examine, in consultation with the shipping industry, its earlier intention

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