NAVSEA Warfare Center Product Area - Ships and Ship Systems
Product Area (PA) focus is the hallmark of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Warfare Center realignment, which provides the ability for a Product Area Director…
Navy Christens New Guided Missile Destroyer
The Navy is scheduled to christen the newest Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer Kidd, Jan. 22 during a 10 a.m. CST ceremony at Northrop Grumman Ship Systems…
Ship Master Convicted for Operating Under the Influence
The master of a Panama-flagged freighter was convicted Wednesday of operating a commercial vessel while under the influence of alcohol and was fined $3,000 and ordered not to operate a vessel in U.S.
Enforcement of Charter Party Cargo Lien
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that a ship owner must perfect a cargo lien arising under a charter party before the cargo owner pays its freight.
Decision on Foreign Seamen Injured in U.S. Waters
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ruled that foreign seamen and their representatives must arbitrate their claims in a foreign country in accordance with their employment agreements…
Rep. LoBiondo: How Can We Prevent Another Oil Spill?
Chairman Frank A. LoBiondo (NJ-2) precides over a hearing into the cause of the recent oil spill on the Delaware River. Chairman LoBiondo heard testimony from the U.S.
Sabine Pass Channel Waterway – Traffic Suitability
The U.S. Coast Guard is preparing a letter of recommendation as to the suitability of the Sabine Pass Channel waterway for liquefied natural gas (LNG) marine traffic.
Schulte Retires from MAN B&W
After 32 years of service with MAN, Dr. Hans-J. Schulte, Member of the Executive Board of MAN AG (Munich) and Chairman of the MAN B&W Diesel Executive Board, officially…
Barge Explodes in Chicago
An explosion onboard the EMC423 tank barge on the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal Wednesday evening has resulted in the presumed death of a crewmember and the closure of the waterway, the U.S.
OSG Acquires Stelmar Shipping
Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. price of $48.00 per share. Stelmar's outstanding shares. outstanding shares approved the merger agreement. number of vessels and…
‘New’ German Shipyard is Underway
With the closing on January 5, 2005, the marriage between ThyssenKrupp Werften and HDW has been formally consummated. This date also marks the official inception of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems…
LPD-19 - Mesa Verde - Christened
Mesa Verde in front of more than 1,000 guests. Corporation (NYSE:NOC) for the U.S. Navy/Marine Corps team. undersecretary of the Navy, the ceremony's principal speaker.
Historic Side-wheeler Christened
Elliott Bay Design Group of Seattle recently completed stability tests and calculations for the KLONDIKE SPIRIT, an all-steel side-wheeler recently built on the Yukon River in Alaska.
GlobalSantaFe SCORE Improves
Worldwide oil and gas drilling contractor GlobalSantaFe Corporation reported that the company's worldwide SCORE, or Summary of Current Offshore Rig Economics, for…
Three New Container Cranes for Greece
KCI Konecranes has been contracted for the design and supply of key components for three post-Panamax ship-to-shore (STS) container cranes to the new port of Astakos in Western Greece operated by J.V.
AMH Government Services Books Record Year
American Marine Holdings, Inc (AMH) Government Services experienced a record year in sales during 2004, according to Mike Collins, President. AMH, the parent company…
Rigdon Marine Christens M/V BIENVILLE
Mr. Larry Rigdon, President and CEO of Rigdon Marine announced that Mrs. Janie Babin, wife of Michael Babin, Vice President of Administration, christened the “M/V BIENVILLE” in Mobile, Alabama.
PMI Offers FCC Prep Course for GMDSS
Gregg Trunnell, Director of the Pacific Maritime Institute (PMI), announced its new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) three-day license preparation course…
Rolls-Royce signs $75M Deal
Rolls-Royce has won a third contract to supply RB211 gas turbines for the Azeri oil project being developed in the Caspian Sea. Valued at over $75 million the new…
Hogia Ferry Announces Promotions
The management at Hogia Ferry Systems changes positions. Sales manager Alf-Håkan Romar takes over as new managing director at Hogia Ferry Systems. The company’s founder and present managing director…
