Langh Wins Maritime Safety Prize
Finnish Minister of Transport and Communications Leena Luhtanen will present the maritime safety prize to staff representatives of the Langh Ship shipping company onboard the icebreaker Sisu.
Bender Wins ATB Contract
Bender Shipbuilding & Repair Co., Inc signed a contract with Maritrans Inc. to build three new articulated tug-barge units, each having a carrying capacity of 335,000 barrels.
Cincinnati Electronics Wins Navy Contract
L-3 Communications said its Cincinnati Electronics (L-3 CE) subsidiary will provide the U.S. Navy's Sea Fighter FSF-1 (Sea Fighter) with its Night Conqueror thermal imager.
Wärtsilä Power for New Zealand Project Protector
The offshore patrol vessels to be built by Tenix Defence Pty Ltd for the New Zealand Navy will be equipped with Wärtsilä propulsion systems. Wärtsilä won contractsā¦
Entire Ship Crew Treated for Food Poisoning
A doctor and a nurse were last night treating 24 foreign crewmen with suspected food poisoning on board a cargo ship off the Western Isles, the U.K. Maritime & Coastguard Agency reported.
California Cruise Traffic Up Sharply
Cruise traffic through California ports has grown 80 percent in the past two years, according to new figures released today by the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD).
U.S., Canada Collaborate on Inland Waterway Security
On September 12th, 2005, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and United States Coast Guard (USCG) began a two-week pilot project to enhance inland marine border security.
DHS Announces $141M in Port Security Grants
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced $141,969,967.61 in the fifth round of awards under the Port Security Grant Program (PSGP). The FY 2005 PSGP fortifiesā¦
Houston Port Gets Most Security Money
The Port of Houston got the biggest chunk of nearly $142 million in the fifth round of port security grants awarded to 36 U.S. ports by the U.S. The Houston portā¦
Tanker Phase-out, Orderbook Size Profiles Differ
The size distribution of tankers 5,000-80,000 dwt to be phased out of the oil trades according to MARPOL 13G is quite different from the size distribution of the orderbookā¦
Damen Delivers two Multi Cats
Following delivery by Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld of two shallow draft Multi Cats 1908 to Coastal Shipping, these versatile workboats were named by Miss Marina van Oord and Mrs.
This Day in Naval History - Sept. 14
1899 - Gunboat Concord and monitor Monterey capture two insurgent schooners at Aparri, Philippine Islands. 1939 - Atlantic Squadron Neutrality Patrol ships deploy. 1976 - USS John F.
NOAA Aerial Mapping Assists Katrina Clean Up
The NOAA Office of Response and Restoration is working closely with FEMA and the U.S. Coast Guard in coordinating the response to hazardous materials in the floodā¦
Evergreen, Port of Tacoma Use Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel
In an effort to protect Puget Sound air quality, the Evergreen Group has announced that all diesel-powered equipment at the Port of Tacoma's Pierce County Terminalā¦
Rigdon Marine Christens M/V Esplanade
Larry Rigdon, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rigdon Marine, announced that the tenth and final contracted GPA 640 platform support vessel was delivered by Bender Shipyard & Repair Co., Inc.
Northrop Grumman Wins US Navy Contract
Northrop Grumman Corporation was selected by the U.S. or during restricted maneuvering. system. manning. weapons and devices. tactical-surveillance system. logistics.
MARAD Ships Help in Hurricane Recovery
Eight ships from MARADās National Defense Reserve Fleet are serving in the national effort to recover from Hurricane Katrina. Two Ready Reserve Force ships have stood firm in New Orleansā¦
Hurricane Pollution Recovery Ops Update
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, federal, state, local and industry personnel continue to work together to conduct pollution recovery operations to mitigate further damage to the environment.
GOM Production to Resume Soon
While U.S. officials expect 90 percent of the Gulf oil and gas production facilities damaged by Hurricane Katrina to be back on line in less than a month, gas pricesā¦
LNG Regassification Terminal for Canaport
the Canaport LNG project begins this week at Irving Canaport. site was completed in May 2005. excavation and leveling, and is the precursor to full-scale construction.
