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Jensen to Design Fireboat for San Francisco
Feb 10 2012 10:48AM
Fireboat to be Equipped with Six Fire Monitors and 26 Manifold Valves for High-Volume Water and/or Foam Firefighting. Jensen Maritime Consultants, Inc., a Crowley company, has been chosen to design a custom "super pumper" fireboat to enhance the City of San Francisco Fire Department's...
Signet Constellation and Signet Stars & Stripes
Feb 10 2012 10:42AM
The Signet Constellation and Signet Stars & Stripes are the latest development in Robert Allan Ltd.’s RAstar series of tugs. These two powerful new escort tugs have been delivered to their owner’s – Signet Maritime Corporation of Houston, Texas. They were constructed...
164’ (49.9m) Tsumat Launched at Trinity Yachts
Feb 10 2012 10:36AM
Trinity Yachts has announced its first launch of 2012: Tsumat, a 164’ (49.9m) Tri-Deck custom built superyacht with aluminum hull and superstructure. Representing quintessential Trinity Yachts design, naval architecture and exterior styling, Tsumat is the stuff dreams are made of for...
ASA to Bid on Removal of Costa Concordia
Feb 10 2012 9:49AM
Seven members of the American Salvage Association (ASA) have been invited to submit competitive bids to remove the capsized cruise ship Costa Concordia, which ran aground off the Italian island of Giglio in late January. One member already involved with response. According to Lloyds List, "The...
Wärtsilä, Man Diesel Continue Research
Feb 10 2012 9:18AM
Wärtsilä and MAN Diesel & Turbo enter next phase of HERCULES research project.World-leading low- and medium-speed engine manufacturers, Wärtsilä and MAN Diesel & Turbo, announce the kick off of the next phase of the extensive, long-term HERCULES research programme. The overall...
Feds Approve CA Sewage Ban and No-Discharge Zone
Feb 10 2012 8:29AM
Feds Approve California Sewage Ban and Create Largest Coastal No-Discharge Zone in the Nation. Federal action is unprecedented in geographical scope, will prohibit the discharge of more than 22 million gallons of treated vessel sewage to shorelines and shallow waters in Calif. each year. U.S. EPA’s...
Cruise Industry Adopts New Drill Policy
Feb 10 2012 8:23AM
Best Practice Identified Through Cruise Industry Operational Safety Review. The global cruise industry today announced a new emergency drill policy requiring mandatory muster for embarking passengers prior to departure from port. The new policy follows the industry’s announcement on...
Coast Guard Foundation Announces New Leaders
Feb 10 2012 8:10AM
Robert J. Flynn Elected Chairman of the Board. ADM Thad Allen and Clay Maitland among an impressive slate of of 11 others. The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education, welfare and morale of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced today that...
Interferry Wins Long Term Support
Feb 10 2012 8:04AM
Recognition of Interferry’s growing role as a voice for the ferry industry has prompted classification society DNV and bookings/check-in systems specialist Carus to pledge long-term financial support for the trade association and its annual conference. Interferry offers two top-level Platinum...
STX Adds to Canada-based Staff
Feb 10 2012 7:58AM
STX Marine announces expansion of staff in Ottawa office. John Hensler Mandy has joined STX Marine as the manager of our Electrical Engineering department He brings with him over 20 years of experience in the Naval/Marine power generation protection industry. With a Bachelors of...
Subsea Testing & Training Center in Demand
Feb 10 2012 7:51AM
Scottish subsea testing and training facility is preferred choice for multi-national companies. A multi-national offshore technology company has chosen a leading subsea testing and training facility in Scotland to test and photograph its latest product, which was launched earlier this week. Cygnus...
J.F. Lehman to Acquire NRC from Seacor
Feb 9 2012 4:15PM
J.F. Lehman & Company Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire National Response Corporation from SEACOR Holdings, Inc. J.F. Lehman & Company, a middle-market private equity firm focused on the maritime, defense and aerospace sectors, announced today that it has signed a definitive...
IMCA Publishes Acrylic Plastic Viewports Guidance
Feb 9 2012 4:07PM
Acrylic plastic viewports in diving systems have been in satisfactory use for a number of years. However, the development of testing them by polarized light showed that there are various misconceptions about them.The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has just released updated guidance on the topic...
This Day in Naval History - February 9th
Feb 9 2012 3:57PM
From the Navy News Service: 1799 - USS Constellation, commanded by Capt. Thomas Truxtun, captures the French warship l'Insurgente. 1943 - The organized Japanese resistance on Guadalcanal ends. 1947 - Carrier USS Wright (CVL 49) is commissioned. 1978 - A new era in naval communications...
Iridium Pilot Raises the Bar for Affordable Broadband
Feb 9 2012 3:51PM
Powered by the Iridium OpenPort Service, Iridium Pilot Broadband Platform Offers Reliable, High-Quality Communications Via the World’s Furthest-Reaching Network. Iridium Communications Inc. has announced the launch of its second-generation maritime broadband platform, Iridium Pilot. ...
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