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USCG issues final RFP for Offshore Patrol Cutter

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 — The Coast Guard has now issued the final Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Preliminary & Contract Design (P&CD), Detail Design (DD), and construction of up to 11

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Norgas vessel in collision with Indonesian ferry

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 — IM Skaugen Group member Norgas Carriers Pte Ltd of Singapore reports that its operated vessel the Norgas Cathinka has anchored off the port of Bakauheni in Indonesia and

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Crew costs on the increase

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 —International accountant and shipping consultant Moore Stephens says total annual operating costs in the shipping industry increased by an average 2.1 percent in 2011. This compares with a 2.2

NASSCO gets $18.3 million more for LHD 8 PMA

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 — National Steel and Shipbuilding Co., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded an $18,293,087 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-07-C-4013) for the USS Makin Island (LHD 8) fiscal year

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Cat extends parts warranty

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012 — Caterpillar Marine Power Systems has announced that it has increased the warranty on Cat Brand Parts used in all marine applications from six months to one year. The

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First of new AGOR class to be named Neil Armstrong

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012 — Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced today that the first Armstrong-class Auxiliary General Oceanographic Research (AGOR) ship will be named Neil Armstrong. Mabus named the future R/V

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Videotel adds new STCW maritime training courses

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012 — London headquartered maritime training specialist Videotel Marine International has added three new courses to its STCW (International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) portfolio.

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Car carrier will earn more

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012 — Norwegian Car Carriers ASA reports that it has entered into a time charter contract for its 100 percent-owned car carrier NOCC Pamplona for a duration of about 6