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ASA to Bid on Removal of Costa Concordia

Seven members of the American Salvage Association (ASA) have been invited to submit competitive bids to remove the capsized cruise ship Costa Concordia, which ran

Underwater Stern Tube Seal Replacement

When a 204-meter cruise vessel suffered an oil leak in its stern tube seal assembly, Hydrex was asked to carry out a permanent seal replacement.   The repair

Grounded Containership Refloated in Savannah

Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Savannah, Ga., investigates vessel grounding on Savannah River.   The Coast Guard is investigating the grounding of an 859-foot

Horizon Line Vessel Rescues Sailboat Crew

Horizon Lines Vessel Stages Predawn Rescue of Sailboat Passengers Adrift in Pacific Storm.   Horizon Lines, Inc. the nation's leading domestic ocean

MHI System Enhances Stability, Reduces Risk

MHI Develops System to Enhance Damage Stability of Ships To Reduce Capsizing Risk: Response to Revised SOLAS Convention; First Order for Vessel with New System Placed by Nippon Shipping.

Containership Rescues Shipwreck Survivors

MOL-operated Containership Rescues 116 Shipwreck Survivors off Papua New Guinea.     Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced that the MOL-operated

Containership Rescues 116 Shipwreck Survivors

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. reports that the MOL-operated containership MOL Summer rescued 116 survivors from the ferry Rabaul Queen, which sank about 17 km east of Papua New Guinea.

Costa Calls on Salvage Companies for Ship Removal Plans

Costa Crociere has set up a technical committee, with representatives from Costa Cruises, Carnival Corporation & plc, Fincantieri, Rina and sector experts, including academics,

Inland Salvage to Remove Capsized Barge

Inland Salvage Inc. awarded Wreck Removal Contract of Capsized Inland Drill Barge.   Inland Salvage Inc. (ISI) was recently selected as Salvor to conduct Wreck Removal Operations of a 2,

Seaflex Bouyancy Shows Real Utility

Unique Maritime Group’s marine buoyancy solutions help stricken vessel and world’s largest windfarm; highlights the diverse uses for Seaflex buoyancy systems.

Tennessee River Partially Reopened After Allision

Coast Guard reopens portion of Tennessee River to commercial traffic after bridge collapse.   The Coast Guard has reopened a portion of the Tennessee River,

NOAA Satellites Help Rescue 207 in 2011

In 2011, NOAA satellites were critical in the rescues of 207 people from life-threatening situations throughout the United States and its surrounding waters.   The

FFT-SolutionTM Used In Oil Spill Cleanup

FFT-SolutionTM, A new green, toxin free, cost efficient oil dispersant has been used to assist in the oil spill remediation at a mid-Atlantic naval facility. FFT-SolutionTM

Owner's Cargo Returned After Rolling Off Barge

Two Heavy Lift Derrick Barges used to raise 485 ton reactor off Cherry Point, WA.   A 485 ton, 140 foot long stainless steel reactor vessel rolled off a

New Year, New Vessel

Start the year off right with the newest addition to your fleet.   Vessels come with lots of manuals and instructions as well as increasing amount of high-tech equipment.

EMSA Vessel to Assists with Bunker Oil Removal

The EMSA-contracted Stand by Oil Spill Response Vessel Salina Bay arrived this weekend on site of the Costa Concordia to assist SMIT Salvage, who is in charge of

EU Review Includes Coasta Concordia Lessons

Safety of passenger ships – Costa Concordia accident and Commission review of safety legislation.   Vice-President Siim Kallas, European Commissioner

Carnival Announces Audit Safety Procedures

Carnival Corporation & plc Announces Comprehensive Audit and Review of Safety and Emergency Response Across All Its Cruise Lines.   Following the tragic Costa Concordia accident,

Carnival Reiterates Commitment to Victims

Costa Cruises and Carnival Corporation & plc Reiterate Commitment to Support Costa Concordia Passengers and Crew.   Costa Cruise Lines and its parent company,

Norwegian Administration Equips ETV's with Magnatic Patches

The Norwegian Coastal Administration (NCA) has placed a significant order with Miko Marine AS of Oslo, for the supply of Salvage and Tanker kits of its unique magnetic patches.

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