Indictment alleges Gulf clean-up training scam
SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 — In the wake of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, many fisheries were closed, causing many fishermen in the Gulf region to seek other sources of employment, including as
Harvey Gulf to stretch Bee Mar OSVs, adds to TY newbuilds
SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 — New Orleans headquartered Harvey Gulf International Marine, LLC continues to expand its capacity. Today it closed its $234 million asset purchase for nine Bee Mar, LLC offshore supply
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
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
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
NTSB highlights Houston Ship Channel safety issues
SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 —The collision of a chemical tanker with a containership in the Houston Ship Channel in October 2011 was likely caused by the inappropriate response of the pilot of the
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
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
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.