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13 Feb 2020

World's First Nuclear Ship Exits Drydock

(Photo: MARAD)

The world’s first nuclear-powered ship is making its way back to Baltimore flowing a repair stay in Philadelphia.On Thursday, the N.S. Savannah began its journey back from drydocking in preparation for decommissioning.Having spent the last few months at Northeast Ship Repair undergoing general inspection, repairs and structural modifications, the ship will be back at home at the Canton Marine Terminal by Friday.While the last nuclear fuel was removed from the ship more nearly 50 years ago…

11 Oct 2012

The Nuclear Option

In the eyes of some, the March 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster was the event that would signal the end of nuclear power for electrical power generation and would end any hope of the world utilizing nuclear-powered commercial vessels other than the Russian barge carrier, SEVMORPUT and numerous Russian ice breakers. Contrary to the afore mentioned opinion, I believe that not only are selected-route nuclear powered commercial vessels good for the marine industry but they…

17 May 2012

A Case for Commercial Nuclear Power Vessels, Post the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Disaster

Russian ice breakers. Contrary to the afore mentioned opinion, I believe that not only are selected-route nuclear powered commercial vessels good for the marine industry but they also offer the world the most environmentally friendly and potentially the most economical and efficient way of shipping trans-ocean cargo. Although the Fukushima Daiichi disaster was a disaster of major proportions, we must not forget that it was initiated by a much more deadly and destructive disaster; a tsunami caused by a magnitude 9.0 Richter scale underwater earthquake. The nuclear disaster that occurred at the Fukushima Daiichi complex was not caused by inherent problems with the reactor…

05 Dec 2011

Offshore Oil Spills & A Culture of Complacency

The dictionary defines “complacency” as tranquil pleasure or self-satisfaction, especially when uncritical or unwarranted. Groups are prone to complacency when events occur as expected over an extended period of time. They let their guard down, assuming that events will continue to turn out as they have in the recent past. It is one of the most important jobs of leaders and managers to prevent their groups from falling into a culture of complacency. Otherwise, the group will be set up for failure, perhaps catastrophic.

04 Nov 2011

B&W Wins $115m Navy Nuke Refuel Deal

The Babcock & Wilcox Company (B&W) said that its subsidiary Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc. (NFS) has been awarded a $114.7 million contract for the manufacture and delivery of fuel and support activities for the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. "Support of our nation's naval fuel program is an important part of B&W's diverse business portfolio," said Joseph G. Henry, President of NFS. "Manufacture of naval nuclear fuel is a process developed by and unique to NFS. We are pleased with the continuation of our agreement with the U.S. NFS manufactures nuclear fuel for the U.S. Navy's fleet of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and submarines. NFS also processes highly enriched uranium in a Category 1 secured facility, which is licensed by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

29 Jan 2009

Decommissioning for Nuclear Ship

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued a notice stating that it is seeking comments on the Post Shutdown Decommissioning Activities Report (PSDAR) for the Nuclear Ship Savannah. The ship was brought to power in 1961 and removed from service in 1970.  Final reactor shutdown occurred in November 1970 and defueling was completed in fall 1971.  Comments on the PSDAR should be submitted by February 13.  74 Fed. Reg. 4988  (January 28, 2009). (Source: Holland & Knight)

04 Jan 2008

NRC – Transport of Radioactive Material

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is holding three meetings to seek public comment to enhance development of the technical basis for a rulemaking to revise NRC regulations on the security requirements for transportation of radioactive material in quantities of concern (RMQC). The meetings will be held in Lisle, Illinois (January 15); Oakland, California (January 17); and Rockville, Maryland (January 23). Written comments should be submitted by February 8. 73 Fed. Reg. 826 (HK Law)

08 Oct 2001

PRI Treatment Helps Meet Emissions Challenges

Power Research Inc. (PRI) is a manufacturer of industrial grade fuel treatments designed to treat heavy fuel oil, diesel and gasoline. Founded in 1985, PRI chemistries incorporate proprietary thermal stability technologies that permit cleaner combustion, reduced emissions, and prevention of deposits on engine components and boiler tubes. PRI offers PRI-R, a heavy fuel oil treatment that overcomes operability issues associated with carbon, vanadium, sulfur and sludge. First, PRI-R is a maintenance product. PRI-R has been proven to prevent carbon and vanadate deposits results in extended time between component overhauls, hence providing added value and reliability to our vessel owners, increasing bottom line profitability.

17 Nov 2006

MMA Honors Alumni

Maine Maritime Academy (MMA) honored its best and brightest at a ceremony held in early November. The college formally recognized alumni success and achievement, student academic success, and faculty achievement at its annual Celebration of Achievement on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006. Included among those recognized were three outstanding college alumni. All were inducted into the college’s Wall of Honor. Initiated in 1997, the college’s Wall of Honor was created to recognize alumni, who, through achievements in professional and civic life, have brought honor to themselves and to Maine Maritime Academy. Inductees are selected from nominations made at large by alumni and the public.

26 Oct 2006

Maine Maritime to Hold Celebration of Achievement

CASTINE, Maine – Maine Maritime Academy will honor its best and brightest at a ceremony to be held on the college campus in early November. The college will formally recognize alumni success and achievement, student academic success, and faculty achievement at its annual Celebration of Achievement on Thursday, Nov. In total, 16 individuals associated with the college will be recognized for their outstanding accomplishments. teaching and academic commitment, student curiosity and scholarship, and alumni professional and civic success. Initiated in 1997, the college’s Wall of Honor was created to recognize alumni, who, through achievements in professional and civic life, have brought honor to themselves and to Maine Maritime Academy.

21 Aug 2006

Public Meeting on Government Contract

The U. for the decommissioning of the NS Savannah, and plans to discuss the project during a public meeting in Charleston, Wednesday, August 23. Possible plans for the Savannah include making it into a museum. world’s first nuclear-powered commercial vessel. until recently, when it was taken to Colonna’s Shipyard in Norfolk for topside and interior repairs. bring closer the possibility that the Savannah will again serve as a museum. fuel was removed from the ship. The decommissioning project includes removal of the ship’s empty reactor and other components. a secure berth conforming to local U.S. Coast Guard requirements, and submit to Nuclear Regulatory Commission oversight of decommissioning activities.

17 Aug 2006

Public Meeting on Government Contract

The U. S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration will consider Wilmington, NC, as well as other cities, for federal contracts for the decommissioning of the NS Savannah, and plans to discuss the project during a public meeting in Wilmington, August 21. Possible plans for the Savannah include making it into a museum. The agency is looking to decommission the Savannah, originally launched July 21, 1959, during the Eisenhower Administration as the world’s first nuclear-powered commercial vessel. It served as a museum from 1981 to 1994, and was moored at the James River Reserve Fleet until recently, when it was taken to Colonna’s Shipyard in Norfolk for topside and interior repairs.