This Day In Naval History: August 17
1812 - The frigate, USS President, captures British schooner, HMS L'Adeline, in the North Atlantic. 1841 - Secretary of the Navy George E. Badger signs that the Chief Clerk's signature is valid on the certified copy of the medal citation awarded to Capt. Stephen Decatur, for his gallantry in action against the British frigate, HMS Macedonian, on Oct. 25, 1812. 1942 - The submarines USS Nautilus (SS 168) and USS Argonaut (SM 1) land more than 200 Marines on Makin IslandâŚ
Navig8 Acquires Second Tanker from SPP
Navig8 Product Tankers Inc. today announced that it has taken delivery of the Navig8 Providence, a 74,000 DWT LR1 tanker from SPP Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (âSPPâ).
Crowley Christens MT West Virginia
Crowley Maritime Corp. today christened the MT West Virginia, its fourth new, Jones Act product tanker for the U.S. coastwise trade, in Philadelphia at Philly Shipyard, Inc.
APL Launches Island Bridge Express Service
APL today announced the launch of a new weekly feeder service â the Island Bridge Express (IBX) Service. Via connecting APL services at the Caribbean transshipment hub of KingstonâŚ
Ghana's Vessel Tracking Deal for exactEarth
exactEarth Ltd. has been selected by the Fisheries Commission (West Africa Regional Fisheries Programme), an agency of the Ministry of Fisheries and AquacultureâŚ
Ng Pock Appointed Dy Chair of OSS Asia Pacific
OOS International BV has appointed Dr. Ng Pock Too as the Deputy Chairman of OOS Asia-Pacific Private Limited, a subsidiary of OOS International B.V., with effect from 28-July-2016. Dr.
Berth and Billions: Cruise Business Powers European Yards
In a historically weak contracting environment the cruise sector has seen a strong level of newbuild ordering and investment in the year to date, says a research report by Clarkson.
Panama Canal Celebrates 102 Years
The Panama Canal has celebrated 102 years of successful operations and service to the global maritime community, just one day after welcoming its one-hundredth transit through the expanded waterway.
Carnival Vista Recognized as 'Green' Ship
Classification society Lloyd's Register has bestowed the "ECO Notation" designation on the new Carnival Vista, marking the first Carnival Cruise Line ship to achieve this distinction.
Petronet LNG Commissions Expanded Dahej LNG
Petronet LNG Ltd has annouced that the part facilities of the expansion of Dahej LNG Terminal from 10 tlko 15 MMTPA i.e. regasification facility has been commissioned and under stabilization.
First Commercial Cruise Will Sail Canada's Northwest Passage
The first commercial cruise ship to sail through Canada's Northwest Passage was set to depart on Tuesday, part of a growing Arctic tourism industry spurred by rising temperatures and receding ice. The ship Crystal Serenity was to depart from Anchorage, Alaska, and cut through frigid northern waters before reaching New York in one month, according to a schedule from its American operator, Crystal Cruises.
Yamal LNG Project Received âŹ780 Mln in Chinese Loans in July
The Novatek-led Yamal LNG project in Russia received financing in July worth about 780 million euros from China Development Bank and Export-Import Bank of China, according to Yamal's accounting report published on Tuesday. The 15-year loan deals, of 9.3 billion euros and 9.8 billion yuan ($1.48 billion), were signed by the two Chinese financial institutions in late April. The latest disbursement follows the first chunk of 450 million euros Yamal received in late July.
Vessel Design: A More Efficient Stern Trawler
A new stern trawler design from Wärtsilä aims to reduce fuel consumption and notably increase overall vessel efficiency. Wärtsilä Ship Designâs new 82-meter-long Wärtsilä VS 6215 ST emphasizes seakeeping and stability and leverages a unique aft ship layout for better efficiency. âStern trawlers can be out fishing for up to 350 days a year and fuel consumption is, therefore, an extremely relevant consideration.
MN100: ABS
CEO/President: Christopher J. ABS, a leading provider of classification services to the global maritime industry, is guided by its mission to promote security of life, property and the natural environment. The organization offers support during initial concept design, design approval, construction and throughout a vesselâs lifecycle. ABS is built on a commitment to providing great classification servicesâŚ
MN100: Hydrex
Hydrex offers turnkey underwater repair solutions to shipowners wherever and whenever they are needed. Hydrexâs multidisciplinary team will help you find the best solution for any problem encountered with your ship below the water line. Hydrex provides a complete range of high quality underwater repair and maintenance services. These are performed on-site to avoid costly unscheduled off-hire time or a drydock visit.
Northwest Seaport Alliance Extends Peak Season Gate Hours
The Northwest Seaport Alliance said it will reimburse up to $2 million to extend gate hours at its international container terminals during peak season. With a 3 to 5 percent increase in cargo volume forecasted during peak season, which will start in late August and continue through early November, the alliance proposes to help the marine terminal operators avoid congestion on surface streets in the port industrial area and keep import and export cargo flowing efficiently.
LCS Detroit Delivered to the US Navy
Within the Littoral Combat Ship Program (LCS), the consortium consisting of Fincantieri, through its subsidiary Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM), and Lockheed Martin Corporation, has delivered the future USS Detroit (LCS 7) to the U.S. Navy at FMMâs shipyard in Marinette, Wisc. Detroit is the fourth Freedom-class ship delivered by the consortium, and it is part of a program started in 2010, which comprises 11 unitsâŚ
New Ship Repair Yard for Zayed Port
Abu Dhabi Ports and Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) have signed a long term contract that when fully realized will see a fully operational ship repair facility that will also include a floating dock capability within Zayed Port. The agreement was signed at Abu Dhabi Ports Head Office at Zayed Port by Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Ports and Dr Khaled Al Mazrouei, Chief Executive Officer of ADSB, along with a senior delegation representing both parties. Dr.
New Gyro Compass to Debut at SMM
German navigation system manufacturer Raytheon Anschütz said it will launch a new gyro compass at this yearâs SMM exhibition in Hamburg. The new gyro, Standard 30 MF, is the latest of the renowned âStandardâ series of Anschütz gyro compasses. Standard 30 MF is the second generation of maintenance-free gyro compasses from Raytheon Anschütz. It provides highly accurate heading, rate-of-turn, roll and pitch information, the manufacturer said.
MN100: Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Massachusetts Maritime Academy offers seven undergraduate Bachelor of Science degrees and two graduate Masters of Science programs. The regiment of cadets is comprised of students from around the globe. The academy operates a training vessel used to acquire sea service for the cadets. Two tugs (Alert and Hercules) and a barge support the Mate of Towing program. The Academy has a vast array of simulators used for undergraduate and professional mariner training.
