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Maritime London Delegation to Head for Athens
Maritime London will be leading a delegation of British maritime professionals to Athens, Greece, next month. The high level group will present to an audience
China Shipyard Contracted to Build LNG Carrier
COSCO Corporation (Singapore) subsidiary COSCO (Dalian) Shipyard secures the RMB 500-million contract. The order from an unnamed Chinese shipowner is to build a 28,000 cu.
Crowley Adds Vastly to its Fleet Cargo-Handling Equipment
Crowley Maritime Corporation’s liner services group is adding more than 3,000 pieces of cargo handling equipment to its diverse fleet. The additional resources
DP World London Gateway Launch Apprenticeship Scheme
The hunt is on for six apprentices to undertake a 4-year programme combining study, training, & hands-on work experience in engineering. DP World London Gateway
Port of Montreal Open to post-Panamax Ships
The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) authorizes the passage of vessels up to 44 metres wide in the Quebec-Montreal section of the St. Lawrence navigation channel. The previous authorized width was 32.
SPOTD – LNG Carrier Escorted by Combined Task Force 521
(May 21, 2013) – Combined Task Force 521 conducts convoy escort operations with a large natural gas tanker during International Mine Countermeasures Exercise 2013 (IMCMEX). IMCMEX 13 includes navies from [...]
House Panel Backs U.S. Navy Plan Calling for 4 More LCS’ Next Year
A House defense panel has agreed with the U.S. Navy’s request to buy four additional Littoral Combat Ships in the fiscal year starting Oct. 1.
Today in U.S. Naval History: May 21
Today in U.S.Naval History - May 21 1850 - Washington Navy Yard begins work on first castings for the Dahlgren guns 1917 - USS Ericsson fires first torpedo
Jamaica Logistics Hub Plans: “Failure is Not an Option”
When it comes to its long-ranging and dynamic plans to develop as an international logistics center, failure is not an option for Jamaica, according to the country’s Minister of Industry,
EU Pledges $47 Million to Fight Piracy in Eastern and Southern Africa
The EU has pledged some $47 to strengthen counter piracy efforts in several Eastern and Southern African countries, the European Commission announced Tuesday.
Crew Systems Integration 2013 Program Announced
FRC International will host CSI 2013 - Crew Systems Integration conference from July 2-4, 2013 at RNLI Lifeboat College, Poole, U.K. The international conference
TY Offshore Launches Eighth of Eighteen FMT Industries Barges
TY Offshore, LLC launched the FMT 3256, the eighth of eighteen 297’6” x 54’ x 12’, 30,000 barrel tank barges for FMT Industries, LLC, one of the several companies within the Florida Marine Group.
MOL (Canada) Inc. to Serve Canadian Liner Market
Effective August 1, 2013, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. will begin operating in Canada as MOL (Canada) Inc. MOL (America) Inc. and Montship, Inc. today jointly announced
Last Tamar Class Lifeboat Delivered by Babcock
The 27th new Tamar class lifeboat was handed over to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) by Babcock, marking the last lifeboat to be built for the charity
Mustang Improves First Responder Water Rescue Kit
Mustang Survival’s First Responder Water Rescue Kit (MRK110) has been updated to include an M.I.T. 100 Inflatable PFD, replacing the belt pack inflatable.
Marinette Marine Completes $74 Million Shipyard Improvements
On Monday, May 20, Marinette Marine Corporation (MMC) of Fincantieri Marine Group, held a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening of the company’s
Mobdock Facilitates Onsite Underwater Ship Repair
In February, Hydrex diver/technician teams carried out underwater stern tube seal repairs on a 139-meter container vessel in Port Everglades, Fla., close to the company’s office in Clearwater.
Maine Port Authority Selects McAllister for ATB
Buckley McAllister, President of McAllister Towing & Transportation, announced the Maine Port Authority has selected McAllister as its partner for the design
Coast Guard World War Memorial Restored and Rededicated
The Coast Guard World War Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery was dedicated May 23, 1928, as a tribute to the Coast Guardsmen who lost their lives in World War I.
NOAA Report Examines Shipwreck Oil Pollution Threat
NOAA presented to the U.S. Coast Guard today a new report that finds that 36 sunken vessels scattered across the U.S. seafloor could pose an oil pollution threat
