MAN Diesel SE has Celebrates Delivery Milestone
Among total orders for over 140 of its type 58/64 heavy fuel engine sold to China in the past 6 years, the Augsburg works of MAN Diesel recently delivered the 100th example of its seven cylinder…
MCPON Web site Revamped and Ready
DirectLine, the Web site owned and operated by Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (SW/FMF) Joe R. Campa Jr., has undergone a six-month renovation project and is now open for viewing.
Military Sealift Command Ships Load Equipment Bound for Iraq
The first of three Military Sealift Command (MSC) ships set to carry Army cargo to Iraq this month began loading here April 3. The cargo belongs to the Third Infantry…
Patriot, Guardian Complete Foal Eagle 07
- Mine countermeasures ship USS Patriot (MCM 7) pulls into port at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, becoming the first U.S. Navy ship to utilize the air base’s…
Engineering Students Full Speed Ahead With Improved CBT
With the first quarter of this year behind them, Sailors pursuing engineering-based ratings are now up to speed with computer-based training (CBT) that offers 150…
STX Targets $3b Sales in 2012 at Chinese Shipyard
South Korea's STX Shipbuilding Co., said that its shipyard to be built will post $3b in sales in 2012, similar to that of its shipyard in Jinhae, South Korea. During…
Stoffer asks Government to Invest in Canadian Shipbuilding Industry
NDP Shipbuilding Critic Peter Stoffer (Sackville-Eastern Shore) asked the Conservative government today to invest in Canada’s shipbuilding industry, in response…
Sri Lanka’s Dockyard Says Only Talks no Shipyards
Colombo Dockyard Ltd. (CDL) said it was in the preliminary stage of talks with Croatian shipbuilders on possible collaboration but says there is no joint venture plan for a yard in Hambantota.
Russia Will Consolidate its Shipbuilding Industry
Russia's shipbuilding industry has launched a sweeping modernization program. President Vladimir Putin has signed decrees setting up a United Shipbuilding Corporation (known by its Russian initials…
Korea to Build 8 Quays for Cruise Ships
Eight wharfs will be built in six ports exclusively for cruise ships by 2020 to foster the Korea's marine tourism industry. The government will also develop cruise…
Electric Boat Awarded Another Sub-Repair Contract
Electric Boat Corp. was awarded a $6.7 million submarine contract with the U.S. Navy. The Supervisor of Shipbuilding Conversion and Repair, based in Groton, Conn., commissioned the work.
This Day in Naval History - April 04
1776 - The Continental Navy frigate Columbus captures HM Tender Hawke; this is the first American capture of a British armed vessel. 1854 - Sailors and Marines from sailing sloop Plymouth…
Military Sealift Command Oiler Wins SECNAV Environmental Award
Fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194)won the fiscal year 2006 Secretary of the Navy Environmental Quality Award in the Environmental Quality, Small Ship category.
Australian Government Discusses Kimberley LNG Project
The Western Australian Government has clarified its stance on liquefied natural gas (LNG) developments in the Kimberley, saying they would be beneficial to the region, ABC reported.
Naval Academy Honors Distinguished Alumni
The U.S. Naval Academy paid tribute to four of its alumni March 30 and 31 through the 2007 Naval Academy Alumni Association Distinguished Graduate Award program. Retired Rear Adm. Maurice H.
First RT-flex Engine Order for Hitachi
Hitachi Zosen was awarded a contract in March 2007 by Wärtsilä Corporation to build four six-cylinder Wärtsilä RT-flex50-B engines for ships to be built in China.
New Security Equipment Used At Staten Island Ferry Terminals
According to the NY1 the Department of Transportation is using portable explosive detectors in the Staten Island Ferry Terminals. The Department of Transportation…
John S. Connor, Inc. Handles Shipment of Dredge/Booster Barge
John S. Connor, Inc., a full service logistics company established in 1917, has recently completed the shipment of a dredge/booster barge for Sokimex Group, a multi…
Two New ASD Tugs Ordered and New Pushboat Built
Through the auspices of Marcon International, Inc. of Coupeville, WA, two Dominican Republic based tug and barge operators ordered one newbuild Ulupinar series sister…
Nimitz Carrier Strike Group Deploys to U. S. Central Command
Sailors man the rails on the flight deck aboard nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (CSG), embarked Carrier Air Wing…
