13 NATO Nations Sign MoU in Norfolk
Thirteen NATO nations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), paving the way for the creation of the Combined Joint Operations From the Sea (CJOS) Center ofā¦
Aker Yards and Damen Plan Joint Venture
Aker Yards and Damen Shipyards Group are planning to establish a joint venture owning the Damen Shipyards Okean yard in Mykolayiv, Ukraine. The plans will contributeā¦
Navy Re-Charters WestPac Express
The Austal-built WestPac Express has been re-chartered by the U.S. Navy for a further period of up to 55 months (commencing on the expiry of thecurrent charter inā¦
Aker Yards and Alstom Complete Transaction
Aker Yards and ALSTOM announced on January 4 the intention to join forces in shipbuilding. The transaction was concluded during a signature ceremony in Paris May 31.
NYC Bids Fair Winds, Following Seas to Fleet Week Ships
The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is moored at pier 88 in New York City during Fleet Week New York 2006. The annual event also provides an opportunityā¦
Coast Guard to Investigate Tanker Collision
The Coast Guard is scheduled to convene a one-person formal investigation to look into events leading up and contributing to the collision between two tank shipsā¦
Coast Guard to Prepare Statement on Bienville Terminal
The US Coast Guard intends to prepare an environmental impact statement with regard to the proposed Bienville Offshore Energy LNG terminal to be constructed in theā¦
Bill Introduced to Provide for NOAA
Representative Ehlers (R-MI) introduced the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act (H.R. 5450) to provide for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.
Omega Navigation Takes Delivery of Tanker
Omega Navigation Enterprises, Inc. took delivery of its Panamax (LR1) double hull product tanker, the Rudolf Schulte, to be renamed the Omega Queen. The Omega Queenā¦
Daewoo Gets 690m Qatar LNG Order
According to reports, Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co has secured an order worth 690m from Qatar Gas Transport Company to build three liquefied natural gas carriers.
MarAd Sells Two Reserve Fleet Ships for Recycling
The Department of Transportationās Maritime Administration (MarAd) has sold two obsolete vessels in its Beaumont Reserve Fleet for recycling. Southern Scrap Material Companyā¦
Stellar Marine Secures Order From BC Ferries
Stellar Marine has entered into an agreement with BC Ferries to begin the installation of ESP 1000 speed pilots on the major vessels of its fleet, following theā¦
Yount Honored as 2006 Maritime Person of the Year
George R. Yount, sector vice president of ship construction for Northrop Grumman's Ship Systems sector, was honored by the U.S. Port of New Orleans Propeller Clubā¦
Hearing on USCG Budget Request
On June 15, the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Coast Guard of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation will conduct a hearing on the Administrationāsā¦
CBP ā Vessel APIS Guide
The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued its Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) Guide for Vessels. APIS manifests are required to be submittedā¦
TEN Announces Delivery of Tankers
Navigation Ltd. and Hyundai Mipo Dockyard, respectively. voyage carrying naptha. entity for a minimum rate that exceeds the vessel's all-in breakeven rate. specified level above the minimum.
Cutter Returns to Portsmouth, Va. After Patrol
The Coast Guard Cutter Bear will return to its homeport of Portsmouth after a 62-day patrol in the southern Caribbean. While underway, the crew conducted excercisesā¦
Israel Navy to Participate in NATO Exercise
Eight ships belonging to the NATO southern forces docked at the Haifa port as part of the NATO Mediterranean dialog program. The ships will be the guests of the Israeli Navy from May 29-June 4.
Coast Guard Sector Baltimore Change of Command
Capt. Brian D. Kelley will assume command of Coast Guard Sector Baltimore on Friday at the Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore. Capt. Kelley will relieve Capt. Curtis A.
Sevmash Shipyard Starts Second Oceanic Megayacht
The construction of the second oceanic megayacht of the A1331 class started at the Sevmash shipyard in Severodvinsk on Tuesday, according to sources. The constructionā¦
