Russia to Launch Nuclear Submarine
A fourth-generation strategic nuclear submarine will be launched during a special ceremony at a shipbuilding yard in northern Russia, according to Novosti. The Yury Dolgoruky…
NOAA – GPS Affected by Solar Radio Bursts
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said that solar radio bursts can have a serious impact on the Global Positioning System (GPS) and other communication technologies.
Waterways Action Plan has Been Finalized
The Army Corps of Engineers, Coast Guard and towing industry announce the approval of the final version of the Waterways Action Plan. After nearly two years of research…
Bollinger Launches First of 10 for Rigdon Marine
Rigdon launched the 4000 class PSV under construction at Bollinger Shipyards in Lockport, LA. The vessels are ABS classed DPS-2 and feature Rigdon distinctive diesel…
Coast Guard Turns Over $50m Worth of Drugs
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Northland turned over approximately 2,400 pounds of cocaine to federal agents in Mayport Monday following an at sea interdiction…
Towing Solutions Awards Tractor of the Year Award
For 2006, Towing Solutions awarded the Tractor of the Year award to the 5,080 hp “reverse tractor” (ASD) Dolphin Class designed by Robert Allan Ltd. These boats…
Boxer Supply Department Earns Third Consecutive “Best in Class” Award
USS Boxer (LHD 4) and ships assigned to Boxer Expeditionary Strike Group (BOXESG) steam alongside while transiting to U.S. 5th Fleet's area of responsibility. 5th Fleet…
Lockheed, Navy Could Reach Deal on Ships
U.S. Navy and Lockheed Martin could reach a preliminary agreement as early as next week on how much the defense contractor will be paid for a pair of next-generation combat ships according to the AP.
CDL to Build Two Ships
Colombo Dockyard Limited (CDL) secured orders for construction of two numbers 250 passenger capacity ships for the Government of India, the Daily News reported.
DRS gets $7M Daweoo ship deal
DRS Technologies Inc. has won a $7m contract from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. to provide a high-speed network to expand communications on a Korean destroyer.
USCG – South Louisiana Area Maritime Security Committee
The US Coast Guard is seeking qualified applicants for membership on the South Louisiana Area Maritime Security Committee. This committee advises the Morgan City…
Carl Vinson Earns the 2006 Admiral Vern Clark Safety Award
The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) "Gold Eagle" was awarded the 2006 Admiral Vern Clark Safety award during a ceremony in Washington D.C., April 3. Carl Vinson’s Commanding Officer, Capt.
Essex ARG, 31st MEU Make Simultaneous Visits to Korean Ports
Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ESXARG) ships USS Essex (LHD 2) and USS Juneau (LPD 10) arrived in Busan and USS Tortuga (LSD 46) pulled into Chinhae on April 4 for…
USS Samuel B. Roberts Makes Port Call to Martinique
Sailors from USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) "Sammy B" and embarked helicopter detachment, Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 48, arrived in the Port de France Martinique on April 3…
