Last GPA 670 MKIII PSV by Sinopacific
On July 13 another offshore vessel series, designed by Naval Architect and Marine Engineering Firm Guido Perla & Associates, Inc. (GPA) was completed at Zhejiang…
New DP Training Centre
Aboa Mare University of Applied Sciences, located in Turku (Finland), has recently received the accreditation of the Nautical Institute as an official Dynamic Positioning (DP) training center. Dynamic positioning is becoming especially important for sophisticated offshore operations and the need for corresponding training facilities is increasing rapidly. The new DP bridge simulator in Turku is based on the Navis NavDP 4000 Trainer Simulator…
Anadarko Reports Loss
According to an August 3 report from Bloomberg News, Anadarko Petroleum Corp., the second-largest producer of natural gas in the U.S., reported a quarterly loss of $226m after energy prices plunged.
Marathon 2Q Profits Plunge with Oil Prices
According to an Associated Press report, Marathon Oil Corp. said its second-quarter profit fell 47 percent from a year ago when crude barrels fetched twice the price.
StatoilHydro Profit Almost Wiped Out
According to an August 4 report from Bloomberg, StatoilHydro ASA, the world’s largest offshore oil and gas operator, said profit was almost wiped out in the second…
FleetBroadband Broadcast Tall Ships Challenge
Stratos Global Corporation announced it has deployed an Inmarsat FleetBroadband mobile satellite system onboard the tall ship Bark Europa to broadcast coverage of…
Golar LNG Restructuring & Equity Offering
Golar LNG Limited announced a major restructuring combined with an intent to conduct an equity offering in its newly formed subsidiary, Golar LNG Energy Limited.
New Navy Contracts
General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, Pittsfield, Mass., is being awarded an $11,309,500 Undefinitized Contract Action (UCA) modification under previously…
CG Hosts World War II Women Veterans
The Vice Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard will host a panel discussion scheduled for August 6, 1:00 p.m., 2100 2nd St., SW, room 2415, here, with 10 women who…
This Day in Naval History – August 5
1832 - Frigate Potomac is first U.S. 1882 - Authorizing of first steel warships, beginning of the modern Navy. 1921 - Yangtze River Patrol Force established as command under Asiatic Fleet.
First Lady Celebrates Sailors’ Homecoming
On July 31, 2009 First lady Michelle Obama delivers remarks to Sailors and their families at Naval Station Norfolk during a homecoming celebration for the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group and the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Desiree Green/Released)
Photo: USCGC Bertholf
The Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf, the service's newest cutter, participated in 2009 Seattle Seafair Parade of Ships, Wednesday, July 29, 2009. The Bertholf, U.S. Navy and Canadian Navy will remain in Seattle for the public to view through Monday, August 3, 2009. (U.S. Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Tara Molle)
Port Company to Pay, Storm Water Violations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today proposed a fine of $47,100 against APM Terminals Pacific Limited for violations of its storm water permit at its Port of Los Angeles facility.
Motion to Dismiss Action against LA/LB Ports
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued an order by the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) certifying to the Commission a motion of the Bureau of Enforcement to…
CMA CGM Ocean Carrier of the Year
The CMA CGM Group was recently honored with the 2008-2009 Ocean Carrier of the Year award by Walmart in recognition of its commitment to excellent service. According to Walmart…
MSC Napoli Salvage Operation Finished
Hugh Shaw, the Secretary of States Representative for Maritime Salvage and Intervention (SOSREP) officially declared an end to the salvage and wreck removal operations of the MSC Napoli on Thursday 29th July 2009, 924 days after it all began. The MSC Napoli was beached at Branscombe on Saturday 20 January 2007 and since then there have been several salvage and wreck removal phases aimed initially at removing her fuel oil, then her cargo, and ultimately the wreck of the MSC Napoli itself.
Ship-to-Ship Wireless Broadband Tracking
Broadband Antenna Tracking Systems, Inc. (BATS) has successfully demonstrated an industry-first ship-to-ship wireless broadband communications tracking system integrating…
Middle East Logistics Command Leadership Change
The command responsible for providing air and sea logistics to the U.S. Navy in the Middle East changed leadership today in Manama, Bahrain. Navy Capt. Donald D.
Chalmette Ferry Resumes Operations
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced that the Lower Algiers/Chalmette ferry has resumed service. The ferry closed at 6:00 p.m.
OMSA Applauds Move to Enforce Jones Act
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a proposal, open for public comment through mid-August, that will take important steps to help enforce the…
