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USCG to Ensure Safety During World Series

Oct 25, 2014

The Coast Guard and local agencies are working to ensure the safety of boaters and baseball fans during World Series games at AT&T Park this weekend. The Coast Guard Captain of the Port has established a safety zone effective from 2 p…

Navy to Commission Submarine North Dakota

Oct 25, 2014

The Navy will commission its newest attack submarine North Dakota, during a ceremony Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, at Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut.North Dakota, designated SSN 784, honors the state's citizens and veterans…

UN: Ship Inspections near Somalia for Arms, Charcoal

Oct 24, 2014

The United Nations Security Council authorized the inspection of boats suspected of carrying illegal shipments of charcoal or weapons to and from Somalia on Friday, though Russia and Jordan abstained from the vote over concerns about the move…

London P&I Club Warns on Failure to Preserve VDR Data

Oct 24, 2014

The London P&I Club saidfailure to preserve Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) data in the event of an incident can compromise the owner’s position in the event of a claim.In the latest issue of its StopLoss Bulletin, the club says that its ship…

General Dynamics is Link Govt-level Security to Consumer Smartphone

Oct 24, 2014

General Dynamics C4 Systems recently received the Defense Mobile Classified Capability (DMCC) contract from the National Security Agency (NSA). As part of the contract, General Dynamics will deliver up to 1,000 Samsung KNOX™-enabled Galaxy…

IBIA Welcomes MEPC Bunker Compromise

Oct 23, 2014

The compromise solution on the issue of ensuring bunker quality agreed at the 67th meeting of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 67) has been welcomed by the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA).Submissions…

Bright Outlook for BWM Convention

Oct 23, 2014

The Danish Maritime Authority informed that the Ballast Water Management Convention is now one step closer to ratification following last week’s meeting of United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO).At last week’s meeting of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee…

Chief of Naval Personnel Visits Naval Special Warfare

Oct 23, 2014

Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP) Vice Adm. Bill Moran visited Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Sailors during an all hands call on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Oct. 21. Moran discussed a variety of topics, including enlisted retention boards…

EUCAP Nestor Train 30 Somali Coast Guards

Oct 23, 2014

On 21 October, the European Union’s Maritime Capacity Building Mission in the Horn of Africa and Western Indian Ocean (EUCAP Nestor) celebrated the successful completion of a two month Mentoring, Teaching and Training (MTT) programme for…

AMSA Rescues 2 East of Darwin After Boat Sinks

Oct 22, 2014

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) coordinated the rescue of two men early this morning East of Darwin. About 4.30am AEDT this morning, AMSA detected an unregistered distress beacon 166km east of Darwin near the Alligator Rivers region in Arnhem Land…

GOST Security System thwarts Break-in

Oct 22, 2014

GOST (Global Ocean Security Technologies), announced that its GOST Insight HD GPS Security System was instrumental in foiling the theft of electronics onboard a powerboat in Aventura, Florida.On the morning of October 14, 2014, Scott Patterson received a text message at 6:18 a…

USS Milius Departs on Deployment

Oct 22, 2014

The guided missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) departed Naval Base San Diego Oct. 20 on an independent deployment to the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans. The ship and crew of more than 300 Sailors, assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 21…

USCG Reopens Port Allen Post Hurricane Ana

Oct 21, 2014

The Coast Guard Captain of the Port reopened Port Allen in Kauai Monday morning after surveying crews deemed it  safe for transit.The maritime public is advised to be vigilant when entering ports and harbors and to cooperate with the direction of the Coast Guard and local harbor masters…

Mitsubishi Super Skiving System

Oct 21, 2014

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has completed development of the 'Mitsubishi Super Skiving System' for machining internal gears with high speed and outstanding precision. The new system has overcome technical issues characteristic of conventional skiving by use of an MHI developed…

Key to Somalia's Recovery

Oct 21, 2014

Piracy, terrorism and criminal activities originating in Somalia can only be addressed by creating a climate of security, engagement and empowerment that will encourage home grown businesses, international investment and alternative employment for Somalia’s young people…

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