Navy League: U.S. Shipyards, Operators Critical to National Security
A skilled Merchant Marine and strong U.S. shipbuilding industry are critical to America’s national and economic security declared the Navy League of the United States in its 2011-12 Policy Statement.
Hydrographic Services Review Panel, May 4-6
The NOAA Hydrographic Services Review Panel will meet May 4-6 in Honolulu to discuss operations, research and development, hydrographic surveying, nautical charting…
Hooper VP Sales, Marketing, Austal USA
Austal USA is delighted to announce the employment of Dr. Craig Hooper as Vice President of Sales, Marketing and External Affairs. Dr. Hooper comes to us as the publisher of NextNavy.com…
Seasense Opens New R&D Facility, Florida
SeaSense announces the opening of its new research and design facility in Bonita Springs, Fla. In addition to a new research and design department, it also houses…
Livorse Navigation Lights
Livorse Navigational Lights are constructed of 316 marine grade stainless steel. Livorsi nav lights only consume 1/10th of an amp at 14 volts. These lights are to be used on any vessel up to 65 feet and have a visibility of two nautical miles. Designed to be flush mounted onto a vertical surface to allow the light pattern to be unobstructed from view. Port or starboard lights are available for 12 or 24 volt system. ABYC & USCG certified and NMMA accepted.
New Head Vent System from Delta "T"
Delta "T" Systems’ new Head Vent System uses a single powerful blower to extract air from multiple heads on a vessel. It is compact, quiet, highly effective and fully automatic. The entire Head Vent System including the blower, the control unit, and the dampers are housed within a central, remotely-located plenum box. The plenum box measures only 16" L x 12" W x 13" H. A single Head Vent unit is capable of ventilating up to four heads.
This Day in U.S. Coast Guard History - April 28
1908- Secretary of Commerce and Labor was authorized to patrol regattas and transfer that authority to another Department if need be. Thus the Revenue Cutter Service…
This Day in U.S. Naval History - April 28
1962 - Naval forces capture Forts Jackson and St. 1944 - U.S. 1993 - SECDEF memo orders Armed Forces to train and assign women on combat aircraft and most combat ships…
International Shipholding Corporation Reports Q1 2011
Mobile, Alabama, April 27, 2011 – International Shipholding Corporation (NYSE: ISH) announced the financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2011. The Company reported net income of $24.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011, which included a gain on the Dry Bulk transaction of $18.7 million. For the comparable three months ended March 31, 2010, the Company reported net income of $10.6 million…
Marine Products Corporation Reports Q1 Results
ATLANTA, April 27, 2011 – Marine Products Corporation (NYSE: MPX) announced its unaudited results for the quarter ended March 31, 2011. Marine Products is a leading manufacturer of fiberglass boats under two brand names: sterndrive and inboard pleasure boats by Chaparral, including Premiere Sport Yachts, SSi and SSX Sportboats and Cuddy Cabins, Sunesta Sportdecks, Xtreme Towboats, Signature Cruisers, and outboard sport fishing boats by Robalo.
Kirby Corporation Announces 2011 First Quarter Results
Houston, Texas (April 27, 2011) – Kirby Corporation (“Kirby”) (NYSE:KEX) today announced net earnings attributable to Kirby for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011 of $32.4 million, or $.60 per share, compared with $24.7 million, or $.46 per share, for the 2010 first quarter. The 2010 first quarter net earnings included a charge for retirements and shore staff reductions of $4.1 million before taxes, or $.05 per share.
Intergraph SmartMarine Technology for GL Noble Denton
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., April 28, 2011 – GL Noble Denton, the global independent technical advisor to the oil and gas industry, will standardize on Intergraph SmartMarine Enterprise, including SmartMarine 3D, to replace its existing design solution for offshore and marine assets. This move will enable the company to increase the functionality and usability of its engineering designs, as well as to improve the data consistency between the schematics and the outfitting within its projects.
Ardmore Expands Fleet, Newbuild And Charters
Ardmore Shipping Ltd, the specialist tanker company, today announced that it has taken over the contracts for two newbuild vessels from Hellespont Group and, in a separate deal, has agreed to charter in two vessels from Hellespont. Ardmore, based in Cork, Ireland, has agreed to take over the newbuild contracts on two 17,000 deadweight tonnes (dwt) IMO II chemical tankers from Hellespont. The two as…
Drydocks World, $3.3M Semi-Submersible Refurb
Dubai, UAE, April 28, 2011: Drydocks World will carry out refurbishment worth USD 3.3 million onboard semi-submersible crane vessel Hermod belonging to Dutch company Heerema Marine Contractors, a leading service provider in the offshore oil and gas industry. The ship is 154 m long and 86 m wide and is one of the largest in operation. Its draft is 10.5 - 28.2 m depending on whether water has been taken in.
Maersk Line Wins Two Awards at ASFCA 2011
Maersk Line took home the “Best Global Shipping Line” and “Best Green Service Provider - Shipping Line” at the 25th annual Asian Freight & Supply Chain Awards, which was held in Singapore on 27th April 2011. Maersk Line won the “Best Global Shipping Line” award for the 18th consecutive year, which serves testimony to its continued status as the global leader in container shipping. It was also the second time that Maersk Line was awarded “Best Green Service Provider - Shipping Line”…
Backing for NEVA 2011 Gathers Pace
Support for NEVA 2011, the international maritime conference and exhibition taking place in St. Petersburg between September 20th and 23rd this year, has gathered momentum both within Russia and internationally in recent weeks. The event, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, is increasingly being viewed within Russia as not simply a niche maritime exhibition, but as a global business-to-business event.
$43 Million Contract Awarded Of New Backhoe Dredge
PANAMA CITY, Panama, April 27, 2011 - The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has awarded a $43 million contract to Dutch company IHC Engineering Business Ltd., a part of IHC Merwede Group, for the design and construction of a new backhoe dredge. The addition of this new dredge to the ACP’s existing fleet in December 2012 will increase the ACP’s ability to effectively dredge as part of the Expansion Program and future maintenance projects. IHC Engineering Business Ltd.
Polk Director,SCI Center for Maritime Education
Taking over the reins from Eric K. Larsson, former Director of the Seamen’s Church Institute’s (SCI) Center for Maritime Education, Captain Stephen Polk now commands SCI’s advanced training program for mariners. SCI appointed Polk, a USCG Licensed Captain and US Navy veteran, to begin work as Director earlier this month. Captain Polk has logged thousands of hours on SCI’s advanced simulators training professional mariners and in the classroom helping them evaluate complex situations.
Cargo Vessel Hits Pier and Barges, Oregon
According to a report from The Daily Astorian, a U.S. Coast Guard investigation continues after a cargo vessel carrying lumber hit a pier and two barges at the Wauna…
BOEMRE to Hire Regional Leadership for New Bureau
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) today announced its search to fill two senior leadership positions for the Bureau of Safety…
