International Code for the Application of Fire Test Procedures (2010 FTP Code) mandatory from 1 July 2012. Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) to make mandatory the International Code for the…
A mixed crew of civilian mariners & naval personnel man 'USS Ponce', the Navy's first dedicated forward staging-base shipThe U.S. Navy's first afloat forward staging base-interim, USS Ponce (AFSB-I), has arrived in Bahrain for duty in the U…
A former Maersk chief officer was awarded substantial damages by a Florida court after suffering heart damage as a result of working excessive hoursA recent court ruling in Florida leaves shipowners facing the threat of legal action from seafarers…
UTEC has reinforced its presence in Scotland with the opening of new regional headquarters in Aberdeen.The purpose fitted building comprises over 3000 sq. ft. of modular office accommodation and 4000 sq. ft. of workshop/warehouse space,…
Sea Tow Reports Increased Boating Activity and Calls for Assistance Midway Through July 4th Holiday Week. Incidents Underscore the Need to Follow Commonsense Boating Safety Guidelines. The extended July 4th holiday has been one of the busiest…
During reporting period 28, June to 4, July 2012 one piracy attack disrupted in the Red Sea, in monsoon pirates operate closer inshoreOn 29 June 2012 a dhow Pirate Attack Group (PAG) was disrupted at position 14 02N 051 25E approximately 145nm North West of Socotra Island…
Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Prince William Sound regains full operations following an electrical fireWednesday the fire alarm in the Electronics Support Detachment Valdez building was triggered indicating a potential fire in the electronics room…
274 plebe candidates take part in 'Indoc Day' at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy welcomes its incoming Class of 2016, consisting of 274 plebe candidates representing 47 states, the District of Columbia and the three foreign countries of South Korea…
Mechanical engineering specialist, EnerMech, is to open its first office in India as a first step in developing a presence in the country’s fast expanding oil and gas sector.The Mumbai office, headed up by newly appointed Country Manager Steve Watson…
Statoil preparing to halt production after notice of lockout. Statoil is preparing to shut down production on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) following a notice of lockout. The Norwegian Oil Industry Association (OLF) announced today…
As shipyards around the world struggle for business, Stena Bulk and Concordia Maritime confirmed an order of up to 10 in-house designed chemical tankers. The ships will be built at Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) in China with deliveries beginning from spring 2014…
Unmanned ships to be developed by a United Shipbuilding Corp. & Tranzas Company joint ventureSpeaking at the international engineering technology forum taking place in Zhukovsky, Moscow region, Yevgeny Komrakov, director of the joint enterprise…
Wärtsilä to supply integrated power and propulsion systems for three Pacific Radiance offshore service vesselsWärtsilä is to supply complete and fully integrated power generation and propulsion packages for three vessels being built for Pacific Radiance Ltd…
Long-delayed deepening of Delaware Ship Channel allowed to proceed, Wilmington to become accessible by bigger shipsThe Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia has ruled in favor of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers which has begun to…
From the Navy News Service: 1898 - At Battle of Santiago, Cuba, Rear Adm. Sampson's squadron destroys Spanish fleet. 1950 - USS Valley Forge (CV 45) and HMS Triumph participate in first carrier action of Korean Conflict. VF-51…
