Cruise Ships on Pirate Alert
According to a recent Globe and Mail story, a recent foiled attempt by modern-day pirates on the Seabourn Spirit cruise ship off the coast of Somalia demonstratesā¦
Ten North Korean Ships Violate Sea Border
Ten North Korean ships, including a patrol boat, briefly violated the western sea border with South Korea on Sunday, according to AP reports. The North's patrolā¦
Navy Secretary Confirmed; Canāt Take Office
According to a recent Chicago Sun story, the Senate confirmed the appointment of Donald Winter as Navy secretary, but he won't formally take over until the currentā¦
Oil Spills From Hurricanes Still Damaging Coast
A recent review of post-storm data from the National Response Center shows that the hurricanes Katrina and Rita caused at least 595 incidents that released untold amounts of oilā¦
Safety Alert ā USCG Rescue Coordination Center Alameda
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Safety Alert stating that, effective November 13, the e-mail address for USCG Rescue Coordination Center Alameda changed from [email protected]ā¦
Piracy Top on Agenda in Maritime Meeting
The Standard has reported that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) secretariat has drafted a resolution to tackle piracy along the Somali coastline. The resolution to fight sea piratesā¦
Despite Attack, Piracy Against Cruises Is Said to Be Rare
The New York Times has reported that the cruise industry is calling the violent attack on a cruise ship off the coast of Somalia on Nov. 5 an aberration. Piratesā¦
NASSCO and BP Hold Naming Ceremony
On Saturday, National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, joined BP in naming the Alaskan Navigator, the thirdā¦
NGA Issues Warning for Somali Coast
The U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) issued a Special Warning stating that mariners are advised to avoid the port of Mogadishu and to remain atā¦
Shipbuilders to Demand More Steel Plates
According to Korea Times, South Korean shipbuildersā demand for steel plates is expected to continue to rise next year due to an increase in orders, an industry body said Monday.
Barge Salvage Operations Continue
The Coast Guard has reported that response crews are anchoring the barge and plugging ballast tank vents to prevent water from leaking into the cargo tanks. Salvageā¦
Electronic Sensor Technology Completes Sale
Electronic Sensor Technology has received an order from Northrop Grumman Corporation, a leading defense contractor and shipbuilder distributor, for three zNose devices.
Northrop Grumman Opposes Cuts to Destroyer
The AP has reported that cuts to a Navy destroyer program could devastate the nation's shipbuilding capabilities and deal a major blow to developing future surface combatantsā¦
Donjon Serves as Lead Salvage Contractor in Gulf Recovery
Donjon Marine is serving as the lead salvage contractor for the Katrina/Rita Response as a result of its competitively bid U.S. Navy Salvage and Related Services Contract with the U.S.
SECDEF Releases 2005 Veterans Day Message
Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld released his Veterans Day message to service members Nov. My father volunteered to serve in the Navy shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Coast Guard Rescues Six off Oregon Coast
According to the A.P., the U.S. Coast Guard rescued six fishermen who had to abandon their sinking boat, the Coast Guard said.The operator of the Bold Contenderā¦
EC ā Liner Shipping Report
The European Commission (EC) issued the final report on The Application of Competition Rules to Liner Shipping . The report concludes that repealing the EU blockā¦
CCG Ship Returns After Completing Katrina Assistance
Fisheries and Oceans Canada issued stated that the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Sir William Alexander returned to its homeport of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia followingā¦
K-Sea Barge Strikes Object, Fuel Spills
AP reported that K-Sea Transportation Partners LP on Friday said one of its tank barges struck an underwater object in the middle of the night, taking in water andā¦
National Waterways Foundation Elects New Trustees
The National Waterways Foundation has elected six new trustees at its recent meeting in October in Chicago, IL. They are Rev. Dr. Jean Smith , Executive Directorā¦
