Sunken Sub in Balabac Strait is USS Flier

Commander, Submarine Forces Pacific Fleet (COMSUBPAC), Rear Adm. Douglas McAneny announced that a sunken vessel located in the Balabac Strait area of the Philippines is in fact the World War II submarine USS Flier (SS 250). “I am honored to announce that, with video evidence and information

Greater Access to INTERTANKO Database

Access to INTERTANKO's Terminal Vetting Database (TVD) is now available to those who are tanker owners/operators, terminal owners/operators, PSC authorities and others with a legitimate interest in improving safety, but who are not Members or Associate Members of the Association. Access to the TVD continues to remain free of charge,

Statoil Honored in Houston

The Tyrihans field was one of five offshore developments to be presented with a Five Star Award at the Deep Offshore Technology (DOT) conference in Houston on Feb. 2. The Statoil-operated oil and gas project in the Norwegian Sea came on stream last July, and has delivered well above its production targets.

UAE, NAMEPA Environmental Summit

The United Arab Emirates is an emerging force as a global maritime center.  Since 2006 is has launched its ship registry, developed its extensive maritime resources, and experienced continued growth in every maritime sector.The UAE will be presenting a summit on environmental vigilance

PVA Convention New General Session Speaker

The PVA convention General Session, scheduled for Monday, February 15, from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. will feature Jim Zitek with his presentation, “Economic Conflict: Are We on the Road to Recovery in 2010?” Jim Zitek, an expert on finance and the economy will help provide clarity in a world of economic confusion.

Major Ballast Water Management System Contract

OceanSaver announced the signing of the world’s first major Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) contract for large ships. Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has secured OceanSaver Ballast Water Management Systems for three supertankers (VLCCs) on order for Oman Shipping Company (OSC). The contract

STIDD Admiral Seats for the Alucia

A pair of Series 500 Admiral helm seats from marine seating manufacturer STIDD Systems was chosen for the helm of the Alucia, a 183-ft former research vessel rebuilt as an exploration yacht. The Alucia, originally launched in 1974 as RV Nadir by the French government as a platform for marine science and research,

Battleship Missouri Reopens

Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle and Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard commander Capt. Gregory R. Thomas joined the Battleship Missouri Memorial in saluting its volunteers and supporters as the historic ship fully reopened to visitation following a multimillion-dollar drydocking project.A ukulele

Green Star Reduces Fuel Consumption

Green Star Products, Inc. announced that it has received the final report on a fuel savings test conducted on a Greek shipping vessel. The tests were conducted using Green Star's Diesel Fuel Energizer (DFE) added to fuel tanks. Tests were performed on two Caterpillar Ship Engines Model 3412 (rated at

Wilhelmsen Middle East Wins WCA Award

Wilhelmsen Ships Service is proud to announce that it has won the WCA (World Cargo Alliance) Best Partner Award - Middle East 2009.Wilhelmsen Ships Service has been a member of the WCA, a global network of independent international freight forwarders, since 2003. The company participated with representatives from their Middle East,

High-Speed Ferries Ready for Haiti

High-speed ferry ships MV Huakai and MV Alakai are preparing to sail to Haiti in support of Operation Unified Response to provide disaster relief following the Jan. 12 earthquake there. Huakai and Alakai were originally built to serve as passenger and vehicle ferries in Hawaii but were turned over to

NACE, WCO Establish Corrosion Awareness Day

NACE International is assisting the World Corrosion Organization (WCO) in its establishment of a Corrosion Awareness Day. The WCO has selected April 24, 2010 as the first Corrosion Awareness Day. On this day and in many countries of the world, activities are being organized to illustrate the detrimental effects of corrosion on everyday life,

Universal Silencer Now Universal

On December 8, 2009 at the International Power Generation Conference, Universal Silencer announced changing its name to Universal. Universal’s President, Randy Eppli, said, “Over the past 5 years we have seen an ever increasing demand from our customers to help them be more environmentally

NACE Corrosion 2010 Workshop, Selling to DOD

NACE International, the corrosion society, will offer a special workshop free to all attendees at Corrosion 2010 that is specifically designed to help private industry sell to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The workshop introduces the DoD web portal, CorrDefense, and explains how to use the associated DoD Product Introduction Tool.

Castle Shipboard Security Program at University

The Castle Shipboard Security Program is now affiliated with Nova Southeastern University providing university certificates and continuing education units in Vessel Defense and Shipboard Security.  The program is consistent with current national and international conventions including SOLAS and the ISPS Code.

PCT Acceptance for Miratech’s V-CAT Catalyst

Miratech Corporation, designer and manufacturer of emission control products, has been notified that the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) application submitted for its V-CAT catalyst has been accepted. Acceptance of the PCT opens the door to and simplifies the process for subsequent international patent filings.

Smit, Boskalis Merger Protocol

Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) and Smit Internationale N.V. (Smit) announced that they have signed a merger protocol for a full merger of the two companies. The transaction will be effectuated through an all cash public offer of $84.5 ex dividend (instead of cum dividend as previously anticipated)

SMM 2010

Some 2000 exhibitors and more than 50,000 trade visitors are expected to attend the 24th shipbuilding, machinery & marine technology, international trade fair hamburg (SMM 2010), from 7 to 10 September 2010.This event will attract exhibitors from 50 nations, including the major yards from the leading shipbuilding nations,

New Research on Venezuela Oil Holds

An estimated 513 billion barrels of technically recoverable heavy oil are in Venezuela’s Orinoco Oil Belt.This area contains one of the world's largest recoverable oil accumulations, and this assessment is the first to identify how much is technically recoverable (producible using currently available technology and industry practices).

Drydocks World Newbuild Contract

Drydocks World - Southeast Asia Pte Limited, the Southeast Asian subsidiary of Drydocks World, announced that it has secured a newbuilding contract with Scottish Highlands International Inc., a subsidiary of Coastline Maritime Pte Ltd, to construct a 689-ft Ultra Large Multi-Purpose Offshore Construction Vessel.

This Day in Coast Guard History – Jan. 25

1799- Having existed essentially nameless for 8-1/2 years, Alexander Hamilton's "system of cutters" was referred to in legislation as "Revenue Cutters."  Some decades later, the name evolved to Revenue Cutter Service and Revenue Marine.1940- The ocean station program

Shipping Confidence Levels Hold Up Amid Glut

Overall confidence levels in the shipping industry have stabilised, according to the latest Shipping Confidence survey by shipping account and adviser Moore Stephens, although a sustainable recovery in the markets still appears to be some way off. And the depression in freight rates seems likely to

Maiden Voyage Cargo: a River Steamer

Shipping company owner Peter Harren said declared the building of four specialized heavy lift vessels at Lloyd Werft in Bremerhaven “a grand achievement.” At the same time, Harren backed up the hope that Rüdiger Pallentin, Managing Director of the Lloyd Werft shipyard had expressed

Liebherr Werk-Nenzing's 2009 Results

In a highly volatile business environment, Liebherr’s Mobile Harbour Crane Division delivered satisfactory operational performance. In 2009, deliveries amounted to 74 Mobile Harbour Cranes and thus were 27% below those of the previous year’s period. In comparison the total MHC market including all manufacturers dropped ~40%.

Grassley Receives WCI Leadership Award

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) will receive the Ninth Annual Waterways Council, Inc. Leadership Service Award on Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at 6 p.m. at the W Hotel, Washington, DC. As one of the principal leaders in the effort to get the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program

USS Los Angeles to be Decommissioned

USS Los Angeles (SSN 688) will arrive at the Port of Los Angeles, Wednesday, Jan. 20, for a final visit that includes a decommissioning ceremony Jan. 23.  USS Los Angeles departed Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Jan. 14, and is stopping in Los Angeles en route to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard for inactivation.

Wärtsilä Reduces Manufacturing Footprint

Wärtsilä has analysed its manufacturing footprint as announced in October. To adjust to the fundamental changes in the market Wärtsilä plans to reduce its manufacturing capacity. Wärtsilä also plans to move the majority of its propeller production and auxiliary engine production to China,

DNV Greater China Offshore Committee

Zhou Shouwei, Vice General Manager of CNOOC (China National Offshore Oil Corporation) and Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering accepted DNV’s invitation to be the chairman of the DNV Greater China Offshore Committee.The DNV Offshore Committee is the first of its kind to

Jo-Kell Wins World Class Supplier Award

Jo-Kell Inc., an electrical distributor and engineering company was recognized for their outstanding performance and support of Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Socio-Economic Business Programs (SEBP).  The award was presented on December 4, 2009 at the company’s annual recognition event in Redondo Beach, Calif.

KCS Int’l Recalls Workers, New Boat Model

KCS International, Inc., the parent company of Cruisers Yachts and Rampage Sport Fishing Yachts, announced it has hired back 100 of its employees to work on new orders for both brands, and to help complete the 2011 prototype of the 470 Cruisers Yachts Sports Coupe. The new model, set to debut this summer,

Derecktor’s 4000 ton Dry Dock Ready

This spring Derecktor Shipyards of Connecticut will put its’ newly expanded dry dock to work. The dock will allow the yard to fully service vessels up to 4,000 long tons, 400 ft in length, 82 ft in beam and 20 ft draft. The expanded dry dock will also provide a seamless method of moving these

Wrist Seals Record Deal

Wrist Ship Supply, part of the Wrist Group, announced the acquisition of World Ship Supply, West Coast Ship Supply, East Coast Ship Supply and Karlo Corporation – collectively known as One Source North America - the largest ship supply organization in North America. The move represents the largest

Communications Look to Brighter Times in 2010

2010 will see brighter times in shipboard communications with airtime traffic and usage expectedto go up, an Inmarsat service provider has claimed. Asad Salameh, President of World-Link Communications, said ship owners and managers are ready to be sold the real benefits that onboard broadband

Wärtsilä Contract with Dutch Ship Owner

Wärtsilä has signed a three-year training contract with its long-time customer Wagenborg Shipping of the Netherlands. The agreement covers the training of more than 830 of the shipping company's crew members, and will be held at Wärtsilä Land & Sea Academy training centers. The training consists of about 70 courses a year.

Mitropoulos Presides, Arab Academy Expansion

"I could not think of a better way to formally start the ‘Year of the Seafarer’ other than by commissioning a new training centre, such as the new branch of the Arab Academy in Port Said,” said IMO Secretary-General Efthimios E. Mitropoulos on Saturday, 9 January, as he formally

This Day in Coast Guard History – Jan. 12

1850- The wreck of Ayrshire on Squan Beach N.J. 201 of 202 persons on board were saved by the life car. First use of the life car in the U.S.1923- Title "Commandant" was authorized for the service head of the Coast Guard.  This officer was to be selected from the active list of line officers not below grade of commander.

Mighty Mo Returns from Drydock

Ship-shape following 12 weeks and $18m worth of maintenance and preservation work in Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard’s largest drydock facility, the Battleship Mo. returned Jan. 7 to her home pier near the USS Arizona Memorial along Pearl Harbor’s Battleship Row. The Mighty Mo’s

Eastern Shipbuilding Gets Tiger Shark Contract

Harvey Gulf International Marine, Inc. of New Orleans, La. announced the award of a contract to Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. for the construction and delivery of six 292-ft by 64-ft by 24.5-ft Offshore Support Vessels. The signing ceremony was held January 4, 2010 at Harvey Gulf’s new office at One Shell Square downtown New Orleans.

Brude MES for Special Purpose Ships

A Marine Evacuation System (MES), consisting of a slide or chute where passengers can evacuate straight into waiting life rafts, can often be found on modern high speed crafts and passenger ships, where weight, space and evacuation times must be kept to a minimum. For the first time, a similar system

MacArtney Offshore Relocates and Scales Up

MacArtney Offshore, the Houston operation of the MacArtney Underwater Technology Group, has moved into larger premises, from 4500 sq ft to 11,000 sq ft. The increased workshop size allows the company to accommodate larger service jobs, including medium sized winch umbilical spooling and terminations
Contracts Major Ballast Water Management System Contract. General Dynamics USS New Hampshire Contract. Austal Contract for JHSV 2 and 3. FMC, Petrobras $80M Subsea Service Contract. Drydocks World Newbuild Contract.
Cruise Ship Trends Silversea's New Flagship Arrives in America. Costa Deliziosa Completes Sea Trials. Port Everglades Opens Cruise Terminal. InnerSea Discoveries Purchases Two Vessels. Island Breeze Continues with East Asian Plans.
Education/Training Free SUNY Maritime Conference. DHS Awards $2k Grant to Cal Maritime. Castle Shipboard Security Program at University. Maritime Environmental Mgmt, Distance Learning. 2010 Norm Manly YMTA Scholarship.
Environmental UAE, NAMEPA Environmental Summit. Ingram Barge Named to EPA SmartWay Program. CG Final Update on Port Arthur Spill. CARB Commercial Harbor Craft Workshop. Green Star Reduces Fuel Consumption.
Finance Northrop Grumman Q4 2009 Results. Hornbeck Offshore Exchange Offer. Panama Canal FY 2010 Q1 Metrics. Horizon Lines Reduces Debt in Q4. WQIS Holds Covered, No Premium Increase.
Marine Electronics New DGNSS From Kongsberg Seatex. NAVICO Honored at 2009 NMEA. Hispano Radio, WESMAR Dealer in Spain. Furuno Manufacturer of the Year. OSIL Uses Sontek ADCP.
Marine Propulsion Scandic Diesel Services Opens in Montreal. PCT Acceptance for Miratech’s V-CAT Catalyst. Wärtsilä Sales Success, RT-flex82 Engines. Royal Caribbean, Rolls-Royce Pod Settlement. EMD’s EPA Part 1042 Emissions Kits.
Navigation Easier Access to Electronic Charts. Sabine-Neches Waterway Open, Limited Traffic. Hong Kong Emergency Wreck Buoy. Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal Closure. NOAA Installs System to Improve Safety & Efficiency.
Navy USS Ashland Loads Supplies for Haiti. Sunken Sub in Balabac Strait is USS Flier. This Day in Naval History – Feb. 5. This Day in Naval History – Feb. 4. Future USNS Matthew Perry Acceptance Trials.
Offshore State Seeks Intervention in Drilling Case. Statoil Honored in Houston. CNOOC Ltd 2010 Business Strategy. Saudi Aramco’s 1st Purpose-Built Jackup. Cape Wind Energy Project Open for Comment.
Ports New Krishnapatnam Port Records. Wilhelmsen Supports Major Port Construction. Ports America Chesapeake 50-Yr Lease. Port of Kiel Close to its 2008 Handling Mark. Mercedes-Benz South Atlantic Hub Opens.
Ship Sales Star Bulk Sells Capesize Vessel Star Beta. Tsakos Energy Ship Sales. Globus Maritime Sells Handymax Dry Bulk Carrier. Oceanfreight Inc. Acquires Capesize Vessel. South Korean Shipping Slump.
Shipbuilding Bristol Harbor Helps Convert Trico Moon. NSRP Approves $1.2M for New Projects. SMM 2010. MES Delivers Bulk Carrier MV Ocean Leader. Keppel FELS Delivers First Rig of 2010.
Technology Shipwrecks: Cleaning Up from the Past. Ship-to-Ship Wireless Broadband Tracking. AVEVA Marine Offers New Features. Penn State Receives Grant. Lockheed Martin Awarded Grant.
Workboats Two RAstar 3800 Tugs from Robert Allan. Donjon’s Tug Fleet Continues to Grow. Colle Shipyard Contract, New ASD Tug. Kvichak Marine Builds NYPD. Hope Services Delivers M/V Lisa Marie.