USS Sterett, Named for Pirate Fighter, Lead Rescue Attempt
The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer Sterett, which took the lead in the failed U.S. attempt to rescue Americans from Somali pirates, is on its first active-duty cruise. But it has pirate-hunting in its legacy. The ship is named for one of the Navy's heroes in the long-ago fight with Barbary Coast pirates. As the U.S. Central Command sought to rescue four Americans held by Somali pirates this week, the Sterett was the closest of four Navy ships trailing the pirates. (Source: The Los Angeles Times)
Virginia Asphalt Spill Worse Than Originally Thought
The Coast Guard has drastically increased its estimates of the amount of asphalt spilled from a grounded barge on the James River in Virginia, saying up to 63,000 gallons have leaked from a tank holding more than twice that much, according to a PilotOnline report. Most of it is concentrated beneath and along the sides of the 250 ft., nearly submerged barge, where divers were attempting to find the leak and plug it. More than 2,000 feet of oil containment boom surrounds the football field-size spill. No evidence of significant environmental damage has been seen yet, according to the report. The spill occurred about 4:30 a.m. Monday, five miles south of Richmond…
Operations Continue on Asphalt Barge that Leaked in James River
The Coast Guard continues to monitor a barge that ran aground and spilled approximately 42,000 to 63,000 gallons of liquid asphalt, five miles south of Richmond, Va., at 4:30 a.m. Monday. The Piney Point was being pushed up river, toward Richmond, by the tug Barbary Coast when it ran aground in the vicinity of Meade Landing State Park. The barge was transporting approximately 930,000 gallons of asphalt when it ran aground. The other seven tanks on board were reportedly not damaged, and workers from the scene report the barge is not leaking. Divers assessed damage to the hull today, and a plan is being developed for patching the hole.
Navy Secretary Assigns New Ship Name
At a ceremony held Saturday, September 7, at 9:30 a.m. Transport Dock ships, "New York," to honor the state, the city and the victims of September 11. The Secretary was joined by New York Gov. state of New York. In doing so Secretary England noted that longstanding relationship between the U.S. Navy and people of New York. "USS New York will project American power to the far corners of the earth and support the cause of freedom well into the 21st century," England said. heroism of the people of New York have been an inspiration. and promoting peace, security and stability around the world. and our nation. Empire State," England said. Bloomberg thanked the U.S. naming this ship. Four previous ships have been named New York. the defeat at the Battle of Valcour Island on Oct. 11, 1776.
Tom Crowley Jr. Receives Honorary Degree From the USMMA
U.S. exercises. USMMA officials presented the degree to Mr. serves. In addition to being a staunch advocate for the U.S. scholarships, internships, and jobs after graduation. Through the Thomas B. Crowley, Sr., Memorial Scholarship, which Mr. deserving cadets. said Crowley. academy as we work together to strengthen the U.S. world. services. During the past nine years, Mr. business areas. from assuming too much risk, while maximizing opportunities to grow. dedicated to customer responsiveness and service excellence. transportation. most powerful cycloidal-propulsion tugs in the world. In 2001, Crowley acquired Marine Transport Lines (MTL), a storied U.S. transportation, crude oil lightering, and ship management. positioned Crowley to be the first U.S.
