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MOL Announces GRI

MOL (Mitsui OSK Line), one of the world’s largest shipping lines said it plans a general rate increase for all cargo moving westbound from Asia and the Indian Subcontinent (including Japan) to northern Europe and the Mediterranean. The new rate of $250 per TEU will become effective 1 October 2009, the company said.

Kyushu University Chooses SmartMarine

Kyushu University, one of Japan’s top maritime and naval architecture academic centers, has selected Intergraph SmartMarine 3D design and engineering software for use in its Department of Marine Systems Engineering to teach students shipbuilding design and operation training. The curriculum will

Alliance St. Louis at APM Terminals Virginia

On August 27, Alliance St. Louis, a Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) vessel, docked and loaded rolling stock cargo at APM Terminals Virginia, becoming the first roll-on/roll-off vessel to call the Portsmouth terminal since the container facility opened in July 2007. MLL and APM Terminals welcomed almost 40 U.

Liberian Ocean Shipping Co. Admits Wrongdoing

A Liberian-incorporated shipping company pleaded guilty in federal court in Trenton, N.J., to failing to keep accurate oily water discharge records and using falsified records to conceal the discharge at sea of untreated bilge from one of its cargo ships, the Justice Department announced.Dalnave Navigation Inc.

Van der Velden Present at Europort Maritime

Van der Velden Marine Systems will exhibit at the Europort Maritime in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, from 3 until 6 November. The company has been the first port of call for those who value manoeuvring excellence for more than 45 years. The company operates in three main areas: Inland shipping, Oceangoing vessels and Yachting.

Teekay Corp. Reports Q2 Results

Teekay Corporation (Teekay or the Company) (NYSE:TK) reported an adjusted net loss attributable to stockholders of Teekay(1) of $21.8 million, or $0.30 per share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, compared to adjusted net income of $77.1 million, or $1.05 per share, for the same period of the prior year.

This Day in Naval History – Sept. 3

1782 - As a token of gratitude for French aid during American Revolution, the U.S. gives America (first ship-of-the-line built by U.S.) to France to replace a French ship lost in Boston. 1783 - Signing of Treaty of Paris ends American Revolution1885 - First classes at U.S. Naval

New Navy Contract

Tecnico Corp., Chesapeake, Va., (N65540-09-D-0033); AMSEC, LLC., Virginia Beach, Va., (N65540-09-D-0029); BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair, Inc., San Diego, Calif., (N65540-09-D-0031); Delphinus Engineering Inc., Eddystone, Pa., (N65540-09-D-0030); General Dynamics Information Technology, Fairfax, Va.

Shore Power for Cruise Ships, Canada

Port Metro Vancouver unveiled its new shore power facility at the Canada Place cruise ship terminal. The port is the first in Canada to install shore power for cruise ships, and only the third in the world to do so. The shore power installation at the home port of the Vancouver-Alaska cruise

Singapore Strait Attempted Boarding

The ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre issued an Incident Alert reporting that at 1845 hours local on 30 August, five men (two armed with machine guns) attempted to board a bulk carrier anchored just west of Pulau Nipa in the Singapore Strait. The men aborted the boarding when the ship’s master raised the alarm.

Proposed Jones Act Changes Impacting Seafarers

The impact of proposed changes to the Jones Act and the use of foreign flagged vessels in the US offshore sector is already being felt by seafarers according to international shipping recruitment agency Faststream, with companies rushing to replace their non-US crews.Should the proposals

USNS Wally Schirra to Military Sealift Command

Military Sealift Command accepted delivery of dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Wally Schirra in San Diego recently. The ship was built by General Dynamics NASSCO.Schirra, named in honor of astronaut Walter "Wally" Schirra, is the eighth ship in the Lewis and Clark-class of underway replenishment ships.

Conditions of Entry, Arriving from Congo

The US Coast Guard issued a notice stating that, effective September 15, it will impose conditions of entry on vessels arriving to the United States from the Republic of the Congo, with the exception of vessels arriving from the Djeno Oil Terminal, a single buoy mooring off-shore, during their last five port calls.

Graig Group moves into Singapore

Cardiff-based Graig Ship Management has established a new company in Singapore. Graig Services (Singapore) Pte Ltd will provide ship management, crewing and other services across Asia. Geoff Hutcheon has been appointed General Manager."Singapore is one of the world's leading maritime

Rawson VP Operations, Deep Blue Marine

Deep Blue Marine Inc. announced that the company has appointed William Rawson formally of Key West Florida as VP of Operations. Rawson has worked for the company since 2006 as the captain of the recovery vessel Cap N Tracy.Rawson has provided the company with a wealth of knowledge in many areas including artifact recovery,

This Day in Naval History – September 2

1918 - Navy ships and crews assist earthquake victims of Yokohama and Tokyo, Japan1940 - Destroyer-for-Bases agreement between U.S. and United Kingdom1944 - USS Finback (SS-230) rescues Lieutenant (jg) George Bush, USNR (VT-51), shot down while attacking Chichi Jima<br

Ships Benefit from Intelligent Sensors

Tank gauging systems specialist PSM&rsquo;s new iCT level pressure and temperature sensors are suitable for all ship sizes and types.The requirement for increasing amounts of reliable data on board has driven up demand for sensors. One consequence of larger manufacturing volumes has been that sensors have become relatively inexpensive.

Heavy Goods Through Port of Hamburg

On 10 August 2009, the Port of Hamburg was the scene of a very special event. The Unikai team successfully managed the loading of an outsized consignment manufactured by the Pullach-based Linde Engineering Division. Destined for a petrochemical plant in Brazil, this project delivery consisted of a total of 3,

Ruckus Wireless Outfits the Queen Mary

Ruckus Wireless(TM) announced that it was selected to supply advanced, Smart Wi-Fi products and technology for the Queen Mary, one of the world's most historic ships, now permanently docked and serving as a luxury hotel and convention center in Long Beach, California.Hotel Internet Services

New Navy Contract

Amee Bay, LLC, Anchorage, Ala., is being awarded a $12,387,339 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the acquisition of engineering services, planning and scheduling, installation services and other support needed to accomplish equipment alterations/modifications shipboard.
Contracts New Navy Contracts. Survival Craft Wins $7.7B Lifeboat Contract. L-3 Contract to Manufacture Siemens Transformers. New Navy Contract. Survival Craft Wins $7.7m Lifeboat Contract.
Cruise Ship Trends Maryland Port to Recieve Passenger Boarding Bridge. Carnival Orders New 71,300-Ton Cruise Ship. Obama Signs Cruise Ship Safety Bill. Port of Kiel docks four cruise ships at once. GNMTC Orders Cruise Ship from STX France.
Education/Training Durban University of Tech New Engine Room Simulator. Cal Maritime Installs Massive Ship Propeller Display. Kongsberg Forms Research Group to Optimize Simulator. GCS Offers Continuing Ed Credit. Liberian Coast Guard Trains on USCGC Mohawk.
Environmental U.S Proposes New Emissions Control Area, PR & Virgin Islands. California, U.S.’s Largest Coastal No-Sewage Zone. MOL Vessels Enrolled in Low Sulfur Fuel Program. India Files Pollution Charge after Ship Collision. Interferry Conference to Address Emissions.
Finance Yangzijiang Opens Door for Chinese Firms in Taiwan. Trico's U.S. Operations Files for Bankruptcy. Conrad Q2 2010 Results & Share Repurchase Program. Stolt Tankers Receives Full Refund for Cancelled Newbuildings. Euroseas Results, Six-Months Quarter.
Marine Electronics Consilium Oil Spill Radar Tested. Jeppesen, Brazil Forge Marine Data Agreement. Thrane & Thrane to Launch New VSAT Antenna. NMEA Board of Directors Changes. Alewijnse Marine Systems Outfits Oceanco Motoryacht.
Marine Propulsion Hamburg, Rolls-Royce Expands Service Network. Imtra Introduces Side-Power SEP Thrusters. MJP Waterjets $12M Contract for Indian Coast Guard. Berg Propulsion’s Breakthrough Contract in Ukraine. Wärtsilä, Tarbit to Convert Tanker to LNG Ops.
Navigation Sperry Marine Nav Systems for Italian Superyachts. NOAA’s Fairweather Maps Bering Straits. Giant Iceberg Drifting Toward Canada. Aid to Navigation above Arctic Circle. NOAA Fairweather Updates Arctic Charts.
Navy This Day in Naval History – September 7. This Day in Naval History – September 3. This Day in Naval History – September 2. GE Provides LM2500 Gas Turbine Modules for U.S. Navy. This Day in Naval History – September 1.
Offshore Damaged Blow Out Preventer Removed. DNV Reommends Changes to U.S. Safety Regime. BOEM Investigates Vermilion 380 Platform Explosion. Judge Rules Against U.S. Government on Oil Drilling. NOIA President Responds to Vermillion Platform 380 Accident.
Ports Maryland Port to Recieve Passenger Boarding Bridge. Giant Cranes Travel to Port of Boston. CMA CGM Figaro Largest Vessel to call Savannah. Georgia Ports Best Month in History. Construction Begins on Honolulu Pier 29 Project.
Ship Sales Oil and Garbage Skimmer Vessel for Charter, Sale. Recent Ship Sales. Beijing Plan to Scrap Old Ships. Diana Shipping to Buy Container Ships. Sale of Two New AHT Supply Vessels.
Shipbuilding Vietnam Arrests Four Former Vinashin Officials. Damen Shipyards Cargo Vessels, Bergum Combine. Aker Philadelphia Shipyard Delivers 10th Product Tanker. First Russian Aircraft Carrier Could Use Ukrainian Builders. Keppel AmFELS Delivers Second Rowan Rig.
Technology PortVision Vessel-Tracking for Gulf Cleanup Ops. Marine Panel Mount Computer Passes Shock Testing. Fugawi X-Traverse Compatible with the iPad. NG: Maritime Laser Demo System Proves Capabilities. Air Supported Monohull with Pod Propulsion.
Workboats Tugboats Keep Iceberg from Hitting Oil Drilling Platforms. McAllister Joins Marine Response Alliance. Annual Great North River Tugboat Race. Twelve Good Boats, Kirby Marine. Derecktor Florida Delivers Gulf Sentry Refit.
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