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…
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…
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 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…
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…
Ocean Power Technologies, Inc., announced today that the PB40 PowerBuoy(R) fabricated for the WavePort Project has shipped from Santander, Spain to Bayonne, NJ with the intent to deploy off the coast of New Jersey in the first quarter of 2015…
The U.S. and Republic of Korea (ROK) navies will participate in Exercise Clear Horizon, October 20-24, in waters south of the Korean peninsula.Clear Horizon is an annual bilateral exercise between the U.S. and ROK navies designed to enhance…
Draft Polar Code approved by IMO’s Marine Environment Protection CommitteeA key step on the way to a mandatory Polar Code for ships operating in Arctic and Antarctic waters has been reached with the approval by the Marine Environment Protection…
The Safariland Group, a global provider of safety and survivability products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets, announced that Chad Appleby has joined the company as the Vice President, Tax based in Jacksonville…
Austal launched yesterday its fifth in-series Cape Class Patrol Boat (CCPB) at the Company’s Australian Defence Facility in Henderson, Western Australia.Cape Jervis is the fifth of eight 58-metre patrol boats that are being delivered…
The U.S. 6th Fleet command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) departed Batumi, Georgia, Oct. 18 after completing a successful port visit.While in Batumi, Sailors had the opportunity to participate in community relation projects…
The Coast Guard rescued two people Friday after both of their sailboats became disabled approximately five miles west of the Chesapeake Bridge Tunnel near Hampton.Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads received a call from Hampton Police dispatch at approximately 3:50 a…
The International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has issued the following general advice related to the outbreak of Ebola.Vessels that have recently called in an affected country should contact their local agents prior to arrival…
The regional Environmental Center of the Northern Fleet will be established in the Arctic in the near future.The news agency TASS reported the news with reference to the Deputy Russian Defense Minister Army General Dmitry Bulgakov.According to the Deputy Defense Minister…
Salvage teams and the Army Corps of Engineers have positively identified the location of the sunken Dredge Tender NICHOLAS on the western (greenside) toe of the Mobile Ship Channel just south of Light 69.According to the U.S. Coast, Sector Mobile…
