Nimitz heads for Bremerton, carrying cars

The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) departed San Diego December 6 to conduct an administrative homeport change from Naval Base Coronado to Naval Base Kitsap at Bremerton, Wash. Nimitz is making

DNV unveils concept design for LNG-fueled VLCC

Classification society DNV has taken the wraps off a new crude oil tanker concept. The Triality ship is fueled by LNG, has a hull shape that obviates the need for ballast water

CMA names Angeliki Frangou as its next Commodore

The Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA) has named Angeliki Frangou, Chairman & CEO of the Navios group of companies, as its Commodore for the year 2011. Ms. Frangou follows a long succession of

Marinette Marine launches LCS 3

The Lockheed Martin-led industry team launched the third Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), Fort Worth, at the Marinette Marine shipyard in Wisconsin on Saurday. Just prior to the launch of the 389 ft

Retractable anode gets European patent protection

The European patent office has approved a retractable sacrificial anode system for wide ranging patent rights in over 30 European countries. Bruntons Propellers Ltd. of the U.K. says its IonGuard electrolysis protection

NSRP picks new projects for funding

The National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP) says its Executive Control Board has selected 13 new research and development projects for awards totaling approximately $1.3 million. The projects will come under the umbrella

DryShips to raise $500 million in Ocean Rig private placement

George Economou led DryShips Inc. (NASDAQ:DRYS) said today that its wholly-owned subsidiary Ocean Rig UDW Inc. plans to offer through a private placement approximately $500 million worth of shares of Ocean Rig

U.S.Coast Guard issues new piracy directive

The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a directive for U.S,.-flag ships operating in waters where the risk of pirate attack is high. Maritime Security (MARSEC) Directive 104-6 (Rev. 4), Guidelines for U.S.

European engine makers to continue joint research project

MAN Diesel & Turbo and Wärtsilä Corporation, have agreed to pursue a large joint research project, the HERCULES-C project, as a continuation of successful predecessor HERCULES programs for the research and development

Havyard delivers PSV to Garware Offshore subsidiary

Norway’s Havyard Group this week delivered a Havyard 832 L SE platform supply vessel was delivered in Bergen to Global Offshore Services B.V., a 100 percent owned subsidiary of Mumbai, India, headquartered

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