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Japan Seeks Australian Submarine Contract

Jul 29, 2015

Japan will send a high-level delegation to Adelaide for talks on building Australia's next-generation fleet of submarines. A former commander of the Japanese navy will head a 40-strong delegation to Australia next month to negotiate roles for local industry in building submarines…

Pirates Attack Fishing Vessel near Malacca Strait

Jul 29, 2015

Pirates attacked the fishing trawler Maju Jaya in Malacca Strait in Tamiang water in North Sumatra, Indonesia on July 26. Another fishing boat closed Maju Jaya from portside, two armed pirates went on board of Maju Jaya, threatening crew…

Marine Employers Urged to Prep for Regulatory Changes

Jul 28, 2015

Employers of thousands of marine crew are being urged to be prepared following changes to the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) - or face potentially being unable to set sail. The changes affect UK seafarers who hold basic STCW certification…

CMMI’s Maritime Potpourri Focuses on Raising the Bar

Jul 28, 2015

The growing popularity of “Maritime Potpourri” Conference organized by the Company of Master Mariners of India (CMMI) was evident yet again on 25th July, 2015 when a bigger turnout of participants ensued at the well-known venue, the Maritime…

Wrecked 'Russian Submarine' Found in Swedish Waters

Jul 28, 2015

A wrecked mini-submarine was found last week in waters off of Sweden’s eastern coast. Authorities believe it is a Russian model, primarily because of Cyrillic letters on the hull. They have not disclosed the exact location of the wreckage…

SBI Adds Business Development Director

Jul 27, 2015

SAFE Boats International (SBI) announced it has hired Paul Ouellette as its new business development director for the U.S. East. Ouellette joins SBI as a recently retired Major for the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)…

Joint CIC on Enclosed Spaces to be Launched

Jul 27, 2015

The Maritime Authorities of the Tokyo and the Paris Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control will launch a joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Crew Familiarization for Enclosed Space Entry. The aim of the CIC…

U.S. 3rd Fleet Shifts Command

Jul 26, 2015

Vice Adm. Nora Tyson relieved Vice Adm. Kenny Floyd as commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet during a change of command and retirement ceremony held on Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) while pierside at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego July 24…

Ship Handling: Brush up on Maneuvering

Jul 24, 2015

Ship Handling by Hervé Baudu Responding to the recommendations arising from the STCW convention on the knowledge of maneuvering required of deck officers, the book Ship Handling analyzes all aspects of a vessel's maneuverability, whether passing through open water or confined waters…

General Dynamics to Modernize USN Submarine WCS

Jul 24, 2015

General Dynamics received a $20 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy to continue modernizing the AN/BYG-1 Weapons Control System (WCS) Technology Insertion and Advanced Processing Build software for U. S. Navy and Royal Australian Navy submarines…

Chinese Navy Conducts Drill in South China Sea

Jul 24, 2015

The Chinese navy has announced 10 days of military training in the waters near eastern Hainan Island in the South China Sea starting on Wednesday, amid heightened tensions in the region. Playing down the significance of the exercises, the Chinese military said the drills…

US Seizes 'Narco Sub' with 8 Tons of Cocaine

Jul 23, 2015

U.S. authorities have seized a submarine-like vessel loaded with more than seven tonnes of cocaine off the coast of El Salvador, the Guardian reports. U.S. Navy, Customs and Border Protection and Coast Guard personnel took part in the operation…

Argentinian Center Installs Engine Room Simulator

Jul 22, 2015

Buenos Aires, Argentina. Transas Marine has delivered its leading Engine Room Simulator ERS 5000 TechSim to the Center for Marine Engineer Officers and Chief Engineers in Buenos Aires, Argentina.The Center for Marine Engineer Officers…

Piracy Attack on Small Tankers Continues - ICC

Jul 22, 2015

Published today, a new report from the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Maritime Bureau (IMB) highlights a continuing trend in South East Asia in the hijacking of small coastal tankers by maritime pirates, averaging one attack every two weeks…

Pipavav Defence Sings Pact with Russian Sub Repairing Firm

Jul 22, 2015

Pipavav Defence & Offshore Engineering Co Ltd (PDOC) has announced a joint venture (JV) with Russia's JSC Ship Repairing Centre Zvyozdochka for medium refits and life certification of eight EKM 877 submarines in the country. This positions…

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