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EPA Seeks Applicants for Diesel Reduction Grants
The Passenger Vessel Association (PVA) notified its members that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting proposals for projects to reduce diesel…
Teekay Offshore Public Offering
Teekay Offshore Partners L.P. (NYSE: TOO) announced that it plans to offer 5,600,000 common units, representing limited partner interests, in a public offering.
Lockheed Martin-Led Team Launches Third LCS
The Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT)-led industry team launched the nation's third Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), Fort Worth, at the Marinette Marine shipyard. The 389-ft…
IHI Shipbuilding Unit Fills Out Green Lineup
According to a report from The Nikkei, IHI Marine United Inc. has developed a tanker and bulk carrier that reportedly emits 30% less carbon dioxide than its existing offerings. The IHI Corp.
General Dynamics Sees Good Year Ahead
According to a Dec. 2 report from Reuters, General Dynamics Corp (GD.N) expects flat defense spending in coming years, or possibly small declines, but does not foresee…
This Day in U.S. Coast Guard History – December 6
1917- The French freighter Mont Blanc, loaded with 5,000 tons of high explosives, collided with the Norwegian steamer Imo in the harbor of Halifax, Nova Scotia.
This Day in U.S. Naval History – December 6
1830 - Naval Observatory, the first U.S. national observatory, established at Washington, DC, under commander of Lieutenant Louis Malesherbes. 1901 - First report…
FOR SALE: Aircraft Carrier, Cheap
HMS Invincible is for sale by tender. The aircraft carrier HMS Invincible is being auctioned online as part of a multi-million-pound sale of UK military hardware. The sale is designed to reduce a £36billion hole in the MoD’s finances. Featured on the MoD’s Disposal Services Authority website - http://www.edisposals.com - are full details on the ship, which was laid down in 1973 at Vickers Shipbuilding…
Orient Overseas Mulls Route Expansion
According to a report on Bloomberg.com, Hong Kong containershipping goliath Orient Overseas (International) Ltd., may add services on routes within Asia as the region's economy…
REPORT: Bangladesh Ship Seized by Pirates
A Bangladeshi-flagged ship is believed to have been seized by pirates off southern India, according to a recent BBC report.According to a report on www.bbc.co.uk…
New Pipelay Vessel Mobilized
Subsea 7 Inc. (OSE Symbol: SUB) announced that the Seven Pacific – a dynamically positioned (DP), pipelay and construction ice-class vessel, designed for deepwater…
Volvo Penta, Yamaha Enter Engine Tech Cooperation
AB Volvo Penta and Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd have entered into a technological agreement to develop boat control system. Through the wholly owned electronics company…
Incat Crowther to Design 24m Catamaran Ferry
<p>Incat Crowther announced a contract to design a 24m Catamaran Ferry for Real Journeys, for operation in the wilderness areas of New Zealand’s South Island. The vessel will be the fourth Incat Crowther vessel for the operator, following the success of Fiordland Flyer, Patea Explorer and Luminosa. It will be built by Q-west Boatbuilders in Wanganui, New Zealand.<br /> <br /> The vessel is designed with three main objectives.
Blount Boats Awarded Four Vessel Contract
Blount Boats, Inc. received Notice of Award to design and construct four 75-ft passenger vessels for the U.S. Army Kwajalein Atoll in the South Pacific. The vessels will be built to meet the USCG Subchapter 'T' for operation between the Marshall Islands of Kwajalein, Rio-Namur and Ennubirr Island on a Protected Waters Route for the Kwajalein Range Service, LLC, a contractor to the U.S. Army. The 150…
Hamburg Leads Foreign Trade with India
A joint delegation consisting of representatives of Hamburg’s port-related industries and the marketing organization for Finland’s transport and logistics sector…
Rolldock Orders OCTOPUS-Onboard for Newbuild
Amarcon announced that Rolldock has ordered OCTOPUS-Onboard for the newbuild Multipurpose Heavy lift vessel Rolldock Sea. This vessel is a sister ship of the Rolldock Sun…
The AIDA Ship for 2012, The AIDAmar
The ninth AIDA Schiff will be named AIDAmar. The new vessel will be presented to the public during the 823rd Hamburg Port Anniversary celebrations with a-christening ceremony on 12 May 2012. The three identically designed sister ships, AIDAluna, AIDAblu and AIDAsol, will accompany the latest addition to the fleet as godparents during a parade of ships in the Port of Hamburg. The sister ship, AIDAsol, will be christened beforehand in Kiel on 9 April 2011.
This Day in U.S. Coast Guard History – December 3
1852-Georgia grounded in a gale off Bonds, New Jersey with 290 persons on board. The life car was used to save them and all survived. 1883-The schooner Pallas with…
This Day in U.S. Naval History – December 3
1775 - LT John Paul Jones raises the Grand Union flag on Alfred. First American flag raised over American naval vessel. 1940 - President Franklin D. Roosevelt embarks…
Wärtsilä Dual-Fuel Technology for River Towboats
The Mississippi River and other inland rivers of the United States are home to several thousand towboats. They are vital carriers of goods and materials, and an…
