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
Whistle blowers rewarded in pollution case
Here’s another case involving “magic pipes” and golden whistles. Atlas Ship Management Ltd., a Turkish corporation, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Tampa, Fla. to federal charges of making false statements
BAE Honolulu gets $6.89 million more for Port Royal repairs
BAE Systems, Honolulu, Hawaii, is being awarded a $6,898,595 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-06-C-4408) for the USS Port Royal (CG 73) repair availability. This repair availability modification will consist of repairs