Captain of Korean Flagged Ship Sentenced
Hae Wan Yang, 54, of South Korea, was sentenced on Dec. 30 in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to two months of home confinement in the United States and two years…
Manitowoc Sells Marine Business
On Jan. 2, the Manitowoc Company, Inc. (NYSE:MTW) announced the completion, effective as of December 31, 2008, of the previously announced sale of its Marine segment…
U.S. Transportation Command Contract
Sealift Inc. of Oyster Bay, N.Y., is being awarded a $14,141,570 fixed-price requirements contract for dedicated sealift services to transport lawful cargo by U.S.
Horizon Lines Acknowledges Suit
Horizon Lines, Inc. announced on Jan. 2 that it has been named as a defendant in a securities class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District…
MarineNews Launches Letters to the Editor
Marine News is launching its new Executive Corner, providing workboat industry executives with a place to be heard. This letters-to-the-editor section will feature…
This Day in Naval History – Jan. 5
1875 - CDR Edward Lull begins expedition to locate best ship canal route across Panama. Route followed 30 years later. 1943 - USS Helena (CL-50) fired first proximity…
Dockwise Takes Delivery of MV Trustee
The MV Triumph, the final vessel out of a series of six, joined the fleet of Dockwise Transport in December. Dockwise is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dockwise Ltd.
CG Investigates Ship, Bridge Allision
Coast Guard Sector Field Office Grand Haven, Mich., responded to a bridge allision on the St. Joseph River, which occurred shortly before 8 a.m. Dec. 30. The ship Manistee, a U.S.
New HD850 Precision Searchlight Sonar
The new HD850 series from Wesmar was installed aboard the F/V American Triumph. “The Wesmar HD850 is working well, marking fish down 320 fathoms on 1200 meter range,” said Captain Eric of the American Triumph. Captain Sandy also adds, “The Wesmar HD850 is marking extremely well. The new trawlscan mode on the HD 850 shows more fishable area by keeping the sound beam out front. Features of the system include active stabilization, a digital link, and searchlight advantage.
TOP Ships Terminates Int. Rate Derivative Contract
TOP Ships Inc. (NASDAQ: TOPS) announced that it has entered into a termination agreement in respect of an interest rate derivative contract for a termination payment of $5m.
QuietPower-HPU for Superyachts
ABT-TRAC (Arcturus Marine) has released QuietPower HPU - a new modular hydraulic power unit (HPU) family for the superyacht industry. The QuietPower-HPU was developed specifically for superyachts to provide hydraulic power for stabilizers, thrusters, windlass and other deck functions with significantly less noise than is ordinarily associated with active hydraulics. The QuietPower HPU is manufactured as a module in the ABT-TRAC factory in Rohnert Park, California.
This Day in Naval History – Jan. 2
1969 - Operation Barrier Reef began in Mekong Delta, Vietnam (Source: Navy News Service)
T&T Bisso Salvages Miss Janice
T&T Bisso has successfully salvaged the 72 ft 1600 hp vessel, Miss Janice, which recently sank in the Port of New Orleans in the Mississippi River. T&T Bisso was contracted by owner’s representatives to immediately respond to stabilize the fuel and lube oil then remove the vessel from the busy ship channel where it sank in 85 ft of high current, zero visibility water. T&T Bisso used its own divers and the Gulf of Mexico based 600t capacity D/B Lili Bisso to lift the 375t vessel.
Eye on the Fleet: Assault Craft Unit
On Dec. 24, in the Persian Gulf, a landing craft air cushion (LCAC) from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 prepares to embark aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17). San Antonio is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brian Goodwin.
Navy Settles Mid-Frequency Sonar Lawsuit
The Navy and several plaintiffs, including the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), the International Fund for Animal Welfare, the Cetacean Society International…
New Navy Contracts
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Houston, Texas, is being awarded a $55,000,000 cost no fee, indefinite delivery, indefinitely quantity contract to provide for…
New Public Port Finance Survey, FY06
The Maritime Administration has released its new Public Port Finance Survey – FY 2006. This report is the only one of its kind in the port industry that covers U.S. and Canadian ports.
Call for Papers: Marine & Offshore Coatings
The Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology (FSCT) is inviting presentation for the International Marine and Offshore Coatings Conference, to be held May 18 to 20, 2009 in Virginia Beach, VA.
This Day in Naval History- Dec. 31
1862 - USS Monitor founders in a storm off Cape Hatteras, NC. 1941 - Admiral Chester W. Nimitz assumes command of U.S. Pacific Fleet. 1948 - Last annual report by…
Cole Hersee Smart Battery Isolator
Cole Hersee Company, a manufacturer of heavy-duty electrical, electronic, and digital products for the vehicle industry, introduces its new Smart Battery Isolator 48525 and 48530. The smart battery isolator prevents loads on the auxiliary battery from draining the starting battery. The smart battery isolator provides a more flexible solution than traditional isolators, as it is not specific to an alternator type.
