NOC Demonstrates Naval S-Band Radar Testbed
Northrop Grumman Corporation has marked a significant milestone in the development of advanced surface warfare radars with the successful live outdoor testing of the company's S-band radar testbed.
Wärtsilä, ABB, HUG to Develop Emissions Technology
In an extension of their existing cooperation in the development of two-stage turbocharged medium speed diesel engines, Finnish power solutions provider Wärtsilä…
Future USNS Charles Drew Completes Trials
Following three days underway, the future USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) completed acceptance trials, June 19, departing from and returning to the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego.
Haugesund Contract for Offshore Simulators
Kongsberg Maritime's simulation division has signed a new contract to deliver a range of offshore simulators to the newly founded Haugesund Simulatorcenter in Norway. The contract, which was signed on 16 June 2010 is for the 2011 delivery of a 360 degree visual offshore vessel simulator with interface to a range of specialized task simulators for team training of complex offshore operations. The offshore vessel simulator…
Global Reactions to GOM Oil Spill
According to a June 20 report from the Associated Press, in reaction to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, Britain has doubled rig inspections. Bulgaria scrapped plans for a new oil pipeline.
Rig Count Continues to Climb
According to a June 21 report from DailyMarkets.com, in its weekly release, Houston-based oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. reported a rise in the U.S.
New Navy Contract
Philadelphia Gear Corp., King of Prussia, Pa., is being awarded an $80,240,784 firm-fixed-price contract for main reduction gears for DDG 51 (Arleigh Burke) Class Guided Missile Destroyers.
Lakes Iron Ore Trade Up 106% in May
Iron ore shipments on the Great Lakes totaled 6.3 million net tons in May, an increase of 16.4% over April, and an increase of 106% compared to a year ago. Shipments…
ReCAAP Reports on Piracy in South China Sea
The ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre issued a special report addressing piracy in the South China Sea. Between January and June 2010, there have been eleven reported…
Hutchison Calls for Emergency Waiver to Jones Act
On June 17, U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas) delivered a speech on the U.S. Senate floor calling for an emergency waiver of the Jones Act, which requires…
This Day in Coast Guard History – June 23
1716-Province of Massachusetts authorized the erection of the first lighthouse in America. It was built on Great Brewster Island in Boston Harbor. 1817-The cutter…
This Day in Naval History – June 23
1933 - Commissioning of USS Macon, Navy's last dirigible 1961 - Navy's first major low frequency radio station commissioned at Cutler, ME 1972 - Navy helicopter squadron aids flood-stricken resi
Vietnam, Japan Seek Shipbuilding Cooperation
According to a June 20 report from SGGP (English edition), Le Huu Quang Huy, Vietnam’s Investment Counselor to Japan, said Vietnam has a wide-range of potentials to develop the shipbuilding industry…
Hyundai Heavy Leads Gains Among Korean Yards
According to a June 21 report from Bloomberg, Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., the world’s largest shipbuilder, led advances among shipyards in Seoul trading on expectations…
Caterpillar Hosts Maine Maritime Academy Cadets
While most college students completed their spring semester and departed campus for summer jobs, internships or volunteer opportunities, nearly 250 cadets from the…
CG Assists Barge Recovery Systems with Safety During Clean-up
Coast Guard marine inspectors provided safety recommendations to the operators of 11 Shallow Water Barge Recovery System vacuum barges in Empire, La., June 18. The…
Harvey Gulf Int’l Implements MarineCFO
MarineCFO Inc., provider of on-vessel, marine operations, personnel, fleet maintenance and financial management software solutions to the workboat industry, announced…
Deep Down Operations in Gulf of Mexico
Deep Down, Inc. is an oilfield services company specializing in complex deepwater and ultra-deepwater oil production distribution system support services. In response to recent investor inquires…
Drydocks World Repairs Pirate-Attack Damage
Drydocks World has completed a major repair job for a German ship owner on a container vessel extensively damaged by Somali pirates earlier this year. The work, on the 12,600mt dwt 925 teu ship Taipan, was carried out in less than five weeks between 12 April and 15 May. It involved the repair of almost 300 bullet holes and cabling in 80 spots along the 460-ft length by process of fairing and building up, then grinding flush from both sides.
Raytheon Anschütz New Intelligent Bridge System
In navigation, greater efficiency, ease of operation and economical ship operation are more important than ever before. These demands are fulfilled when all necessary functions can be integrated intelligently and flexibly into one bridge system. Raytheon Anschütz is bringing a new Integrated Bridge System on the market. A new integration platform and intelligent multifunction displays increase both ease of operation and the degree of integration on the bridge.
