NOIA Statement on Offshore Leasing Announcement
“We are both relieved and disappointed by today’s announcement. On one hand, we’ve been pressing Secretary Salazar to move on the 2012-2017 offshore leasing plan.
Transas Marine Pacific Upgrades Indian Navy Ships
Transas Marine Pacific has begun upgrading Indian Naval vessels to its latest Multifunction Display 4000 MFD series as a proof of concept. In 2007 Transas supplied…
Wärtsilä, MAN Diesel & Turbo Continue Research Project
Two world-leading European marine engine manufacturers, MAN Diesel & Turbo and Wärtsilä Corporation, have agreed to pursue a large joint research project, the HERCULES-C project…
NSRP Approves $1.3M for Cost Reducing Project
As part of the National Shipbuilding Research Program’s (NSRP) core mission to reduce the costs associated with Navy shipbuilding and repair, the NSRP Executive…
Dryships Private Offering of Shares, Ocean Rig UDW
DryShips Inc. (NASDAQ: DRYS) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Ocean Rig UDW Inc., intends to offer through a private placement, subject to market and other conditions…
Capt. Score Takes Command of NOAA’s Atlantic Fleet
NOAA Capt. David A. Score assumed command of the agency’s Marine Operations Center-Atlantic in Norfolk, Va., which manages the day-to-day operations of the nine…
Northrop Grumman’s U.S. Navy Contract, Engineering & Support
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) subsidiary AMSEC LLC has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy for engineering services and technical, logistics, maintenance…
EPA Seeks Applicants for Diesel Reduction Grants
The Passenger Vessel Association (PVA) notified its members that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting proposals for projects to reduce diesel…
Teekay Offshore Public Offering
Teekay Offshore Partners L.P. (NYSE: TOO) announced that it plans to offer 5,600,000 common units, representing limited partner interests, in a public offering.
Lockheed Martin-Led Team Launches Third LCS
The Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT)-led industry team launched the nation's third Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), Fort Worth, at the Marinette Marine shipyard. The 389-ft…
IHI Shipbuilding Unit Fills Out Green Lineup
According to a report from The Nikkei, IHI Marine United Inc. has developed a tanker and bulk carrier that reportedly emits 30% less carbon dioxide than its existing offerings. The IHI Corp.
General Dynamics Sees Good Year Ahead
According to a Dec. 2 report from Reuters, General Dynamics Corp (GD.N) expects flat defense spending in coming years, or possibly small declines, but does not foresee…
This Day in U.S. Coast Guard History – December 6
1917- The French freighter Mont Blanc, loaded with 5,000 tons of high explosives, collided with the Norwegian steamer Imo in the harbor of Halifax, Nova Scotia.
This Day in U.S. Naval History – December 6
1830 - Naval Observatory, the first U.S. national observatory, established at Washington, DC, under commander of Lieutenant Louis Malesherbes. 1901 - First report…
FOR SALE: Aircraft Carrier, Cheap
HMS Invincible is for sale by tender. The aircraft carrier HMS Invincible is being auctioned online as part of a multi-million-pound sale of UK military hardware. The sale is designed to reduce a £36billion hole in the MoD’s finances. Featured on the MoD’s Disposal Services Authority website - http://www.edisposals.com - are full details on the ship, which was laid down in 1973 at Vickers Shipbuilding…
Orient Overseas Mulls Route Expansion
According to a report on Bloomberg.com, Hong Kong containershipping goliath Orient Overseas (International) Ltd., may add services on routes within Asia as the region's economy…
REPORT: Bangladesh Ship Seized by Pirates
A Bangladeshi-flagged ship is believed to have been seized by pirates off southern India, according to a recent BBC report.According to a report on www.bbc.co.uk…
New Pipelay Vessel Mobilized
Subsea 7 Inc. (OSE Symbol: SUB) announced that the Seven Pacific – a dynamically positioned (DP), pipelay and construction ice-class vessel, designed for deepwater…
Volvo Penta, Yamaha Enter Engine Tech Cooperation
AB Volvo Penta and Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd have entered into a technological agreement to develop boat control system. Through the wholly owned electronics company…
Incat Crowther to Design 24m Catamaran Ferry
<p>Incat Crowther announced a contract to design a 24m Catamaran Ferry for Real Journeys, for operation in the wilderness areas of New Zealand’s South Island. The vessel will be the fourth Incat Crowther vessel for the operator, following the success of Fiordland Flyer, Patea Explorer and Luminosa. It will be built by Q-west Boatbuilders in Wanganui, New Zealand.<br /> <br /> The vessel is designed with three main objectives.
