This Day in Naval History - Sept. 09
1825 - USS Brandywine sails for France to carry the Marquis de Lafayette home after his yearlong visit to America. 1841 - First iron ship authorized by Congress.
CNO Praises Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts
By Journalist 1st Class (SW) Hendrick L. WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen addressed the Navy's ongoing participation in Hurricaneā¦
New Joint Venture Targets Deepwater Markets
J. Ray McDermott, S.A. and Keppel FELS Limited. are in the process of forming a new joint venture company, to be named FloaTEC, LLC, to provide deepwater and ultraā¦
Bill Introduced on Marine Debris
Representative Pallone (D-NJ) introduced a bill (H.R. 3692) to establish a program with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the United States Coast Guard to help identifyā¦
Oregon: LNG Project
The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking comments on a proposal it received for construction and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facility on the Columbia River in the vicinity of Bradwoodā¦
Hurricane Katrina: Waterway Status
The U.S. Coast Guard issued updates on the status of waterways impacted by Hurricane Katrina. Panama City is open to vessels with a draft of 34 feet or less. Pensacolaā¦
George G. Sharp Wins Contract
George G. NAVSEA Inactive Ships On-Site Maintenance Office (NISMO) in Philadelphia Pa. exercised, bring the total estimated contract value to $52,277,547. performed in Philadelphia, Pa.
Red Funnel Records Good Summer
Red Funnel has enjoyed a very successful August this year with growth in market share on the Southampton ā East Cowes route. Figures show that Red Funnel has outperformedā¦
IBIA calls for Clarification
with the timing of the SECAs introduced under Marpol Annex VI. help to spread confusion. sulphur content in marine fuel oil. 2005. oil burned on board ships must not exceed 1.5%.
EU Agrees to Delivery Extension for Tankers
The European Commission has decided to , allow an extension of the delivery date for two product/chemical tankers built at Estaleiros Navais de Viana do Casteloā¦
Bender wins ATB Contract
Bender Shipbuilding & Repair Co. Inc. will build three tug barges worth $232.5 million for Maritrans Inc. Each articulated tug barge unit, a powerful 12,000-hp workboatā¦
Cruise Ship Shelter Plan Dropped
According to a published report in the Galveston County Daily News, federal officials have abandoned plans to house more than 4,000 Hurricane Katrina survivors on luxury liners in Galvestonā¦
Seacor Annonces Executive changes
SEACOR Holdings Inc. Environmental Services Inc. position of Chief Financial Officer for SEACOR. Vice President and General Counsel, will become Corporate Secretary.
Crowley-Managed MARAD Ship Headed to New Orleans
support ship SS Wright has been activated by the U.S. brought about by Hurricane Katrina. aviation logistics ships that supports U.S. aircraft. ready to deploy to a contingency operation worldwide.
SNAME Houston Conference Unaffected by Hurricane
are intact at the George R. Hilton Americas Hotel-Houston. these facilities. OUR 2005 SMTC&E and SPS IN HOUSTON IS A GO!
GOM Oil Industry Starts Comeback
Following a nearly complete shutdown of the oil and gas business in the Gulf of Mexico in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, signs indicate a comeback is starting, slow but steady.
Sealift Command Charters Cruise Ships to House Evacuees
WASHINGTON ā Along with thousands of active-duty and National Guard troops, several commercial passenger ships are also reporting to duty to support hurricane-relief efforts along the Gulf Coast, U.S.
Hurricane Katrina ā Mobile AOR
The U.S. Coast Guard issued (via NGA) a Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) providing updated information on the conditions of waterways within the Captainā¦
This Day in Naval History - Sept. 8
1923 - In disaster at Point Honda, Calif., seven destroyers run aground through faulty navigation. 1939 - President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaims a limited nationalā¦
Military Support in Katrina's Wake
Almost 60,000 U.S. service members are aiding in rescue and recovery efforts in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida, Defense Department officials said Sept.
