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ROK to Propose Survey on Oil Exploration with Japan
South Korea is to propose to Japan Friday to carry out a joint maritime survey on oil and gas on the continental shelf between them, South Korea's Yonhap News reported.
Navy Plans Call for 51 New Ships by 2011
A draft of the Navy's five-year construction program calls for the continued building of one Virginia-class submarine a year, despite pressure from Connecticut's…
This Day In Naval History - Jan. 12
1813 - U.S. frigate Chesapeake captures the British warship Volunteer. 1848 - Sloop Lexington attacked in San Blas, Mexico. 1953 - Aircraft landings are tested aboard USS Antietam (CVS 36)…
Canadian Navy Puts Out Tenders for Floating Barrier
The Canadian navy is moving ahead with plans to build a floating fence around its dockyards in Halifax, according to a CBC News report. Currently, there is no physical…
This Day in Naval History - Jan. 10
1847 - U.S. Naval forces occupy Los Angeles during the Mexican-American War for the first time. 1917 - The Navy places the first production order for aerial photographic equipment.
Northrop Grumman Awarded Carnival Glory Contract
Northrop Grumman Corporation was awarded a contract for dry-dock and maintenance work on the cruise ship Carnival Glory. Northrop Grumman's Newport News sector is the prime contractor for the work…
Company Fined for Ocean Dumping Violation
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a News Release stating that a company was fined $5,000 for improper disposal of a tuna skiff offshore of Pago Pago…
NOAA Study Shows Value of PORTS Program
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a News Release stating that a recent study of operation of the Physical Oceanographic Real-Time…
St. Lawrence Seaway Closes 47th Navigation Season
The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System issued a News Release stating that the 47 th navigation season for the St. Lawrence Seaway closed on December 29 with…
This Day in Naval History - Jan. 05
1855 - USS Plymouth crew has skirmish with Chinese troops. 1875 - Cmdr. Edward Lull begins expedition to locate the best ship canal route across Panama. 1943 - In the Southwest Pacific…
This Day in Naval History - Jan. 4
1863 - Blockading ship USS Quaker City captures sloop Mercury carrying despatches, emphasizing the desperate plight of the South. 1910 - Commissioning of USS Michigan (BB 27), the first U.S.
This Day in Naval History - Dec. 30
1941 - Admiral Ernest J. King assumes duty as Commander in Chief, United States Fleet. 1959 - Commissioning of first fleet ballistic missile submarine, USS George Washington (SSB(N)-598)…
Cruise Ship Industry to Boost Queensland Economy
According to ABC News the Queensland Government says a decision to base a commercial cruise ship in Brisbane will provide a big boost to the tourism industry. The…
This Day in Naval History - Dec. 29
1798 - First annual report by Secretary of the Navy, sent by Benjamin Stoddert. 1812 - USS Constitution (Captain William Bainbridge) captures HMS Java off Brazil after a three hour battle.
Break Ships in the Bay Area?
According to the News-Times, San Francisco, just a brief distance from Suisun Bay, is where the Ghost Fleet vessels are located that Bay Bridge Enterprises wants to bring to Newport for shipbreaking.
This Day in Naval History - Dec. 23
1826 - Capt. Thomas Catesby Jones of USS Peacock and King Kamehameha negotiate first treaty between Hawaii and a foreign power. 1910 - Lt. Theodore G. Ellyson becomes…
This Day in Naval History - Dec. 21
1861 - Congress declares Naval personnel eligible for the Medal of Honor, the Nation's highest award. 1943 - USS Grayling (SS 208) sinks its fourth Japanese ship in three days.
UK Approves Proposed Container Terminal – Hull
The UK Department for Transport issued a News Release stating that Transport Minister Derek Twigg has approved the proposal for a container terminal at Hull. The proponent…
Vancouver Considers Bringing Back Fast Cat Ferries
The CEO of the Washington Marine Group is downplaying environmental concerns as he considers the idea of bringing back the Fast Cat ferries to work a Vancouver to Nanaimo run, CKNW News Talk reports.
Sale Eyed for Daewoo Shipbuilding
According to Reuters, South Korea aims to sell a controlling stake in Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering, currently valued at 2.5 trillion won ($2.5 billion)…
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