Joint Enforcement for 2010 Winter Games

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano and the Honorable Vic Toews, Canadian Minister of Public Safety, announced a new Shiprider pilot project designed to bolster cross-border security operations in the waters of Puget Sound and off the Pacific Coast before and during the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver.

Castle Shipboard Security Program at University

The Castle Shipboard Security Program is now affiliated with Nova Southeastern University providing university certificates and continuing education units in Vessel Defense and Shipboard Security.  The program is consistent with current national and international conventions including SOLAS and the ISPS Code.

DHS Awards $2k Grant to Cal Maritime

The California Maritime Academy Department of Sponsored Projects and Extended Learning (SPEL) has received a federal Homeland Security grant of $200,000 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) administered through the California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA). The funds will support

Conn. Marine Pilot License Solicitation

As authorized by the Connecticut General Statute Sec 15-13, the Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Transportation is soliciting applications from qualified mariners interested in receiving a marine pilot license from the State of Connecticut to work on the Connecticut side of the Joint Rotation of Pilots.

Raytheon Wins Contract with Royal Navy

Raytheon Systems Limited, Harlow together with Raytheon Anschütz has been awarded the contract for the In-Service Support (ISS) of the Integrated Bridge and Navigation Systems for the Royal Navy’s new Type 45 Daring class destroyers . Raytheon Anschütz will be responsible for total maintenance

Maritime Environmental Mgmt, Distance Learning

A new training course has been announced by Lloyd’s Maritime Academy. The Certificate in Maritime Environmental Management is a 12-week course offering a thorough introduction to the management of the maritime environment – totally delivered by distance learning. This unique programme starts

This Day in Naval News Service – Jan. 20

1783 - Hostilities cease between Great Britain and the United States 1903 - Theordore Roosevelt issues Executive Order placing Midway Islands under jurisdiction of the Navy Department. 1914 - School for naval air training opens in Pensacola, FL. 1948 - Establishment of U.

Hospital Ship Comfort Deploys to Haiti

Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) departed Jan. 16 beginning a five to seven day transit to Haiti, where more than 800 military and civilian aid workers aboard the ship will provide relief in response to the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck the Caribbean nation Jan. 12.

Wilhelmsen Sponsors Training Academy

helmsen Ships Service is supporting the work of the Nautical Technical Training Academy (NTTA) by providing a range of the company’s Unitor branded safety equipment including a brand new liferaft. The liferaft will be used in the academy’s crew training facility to teach the Basic Safety course.

2010 Norm Manly YMTA Scholarship

The Youth Maritime Training Association (YMTA) is a non-discriminating nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting students who wish to pursue careers in the maritime industry including the marine sciences.The YMTA offers an annual scholarship which may be used by students

This Day in Coast Guard History - Jan. 15

1836- A General Order from the Secretary of the Treasury prescribed that &quot;Blue cloth be substituted for the uniform dress of the officers of the Revenue Cutter Service, instead of grey. . .&quot; thereby ending a controversy that ad brewed for years regarding the uniforms of the Service.<br

Morgenstern Joins Hose-McCann

Hose-McCann Communications, Deerfield Beach, Fla., announced the appointment of Tom Morgenstern as Manager of Technical Engineering.&nbsp; In his new position, Morgenstern shall manage and oversee all aspects of the Technical Engineering Group to include Customer Technical Support, Test Lab Activities, Technical Training and Field Engineer Support.

Bell Finance Director, Aberdeen Harbour

Aberdeen Harbour Board has appointed James Bell as finance director following the recent retirement of Graeme Clark after 26 years service.Bell joins the Board from the Caledonian Brewing Company, a subsidiary of Heineken UK, where he was head of finance since 2002. A graduate of Dundee University,

EMD’s EPA Part 1042 Emissions Kits

Electro-Motive Diesel, Inc. announced that it received US EPA certification for emissions kits according to EPA rule 40 CFR Part 1042, which requires a 25% reduction in particulate matter emissions. The new kits will allow marine operators of EMD Model 645 and 710 engines, both roots-blown and turbocharged,

Propeller Retrofit Gives Significant Fuel Savings

An optimized propeller from MAN Diesel has helped the Scandlines passenger ferry, the M/V Sassnitz, achieve increased efficiency of 12% on its daily sail between Trelleborg, Sweden and Sassnitz, Germany.&nbsp;Scandlines is one of Europe&rsquo;s largest ferry companies, a result of the fusion between the largest,

Stena Bulk Orders New Generation Tankers

Stena Bulk has confirmed an order for two in-house designed Suezmax tankers from Samsung, South Korea for delivery in 2011. The 158,700 dwt vessels, with a length of 899 ft and a beam of 157.5 ft, will be when delivered the largest tankers in Stena Bulk&rsquo;s fleet. Also included are two optional sister vessels, declarable spring 2010.

Wärtsilä Contract with Dutch Ship Owner

W&auml;rtsil&auml; has signed a three-year training contract with its long-time customer Wagenborg Shipping of the Netherlands. The agreement covers the training of more than 830 of the shipping company's crew members, and will be held at W&auml;rtsil&auml; Land &amp; Sea Academy training centers. The training consists of about 70 courses a year.

Mitropoulos Presides, Arab Academy Expansion

&quot;I could not think of a better way to formally start the &lsquo;Year of the Seafarer&rsquo; other than by commissioning a new training centre, such as the new branch of the Arab Academy in Port Said,&rdquo; said IMO Secretary-General Efthimios E. Mitropoulos on Saturday, 9 January, as he formally

New Navy Contract

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine, is being awarded a $6,862,387 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-06-C-2303) to exercise an option for additional systems engineering and class logistics services associated with the detail design and construction of the DDG 1000 Zumwalt Class destroyer.

Cardone Named C-PORT Executive Director

C-PORT, Conference of Professional Operators for Response Towing, the national association for the Marine Assistance Industry, announced the hiring of Tina Cardone as Executive Director.&nbsp; Formerly the Director of Government Affairs at C-PORT, Cardone will consolidate that position into her newly assigned role.

MacArtney Offshore Relocates and Scales Up

MacArtney Offshore, the Houston operation of the MacArtney Underwater Technology Group, has moved into larger premises, from 4500 sq ft to 11,000 sq ft. The increased workshop size allows the company to accommodate larger service jobs, including medium sized winch umbilical spooling and terminations

This Day in Naval History – Jan 6

1916 - First enlisted flight training class at Pensacola, FL1942 - Japanese capture 11 Navy Nurses in Manila, Philippines1967- Operation Deckhouse V begins in Mekong Delta, Vietnam.1996 - USS Hopper, named for RADM Grace Hopper, commissioned.(Source: Navy News Service)

Schat-Harding Strengthens Shanghai Service

High and increasing demand from international shipowners and local shipyards has led lifeboat and davit manufacturer Schat-Harding to invest in a state-of-the-art lifeboat servicing facility in Shanghai, China. Umoe Schat-Harding LSA Service (Shanghai) Co Ltd began work as a company in its own right in December 2009.

Papp to be Nominated Commandant of USCG

On Dec. 22, the White House nominated Vice Adm. Robert J. Papp Jr. to succeed Adm. Thad Allen as U.S. Coast Guard Commandant. Papp currently serves as Commander of the Coast Guard Atlantic Area (LANTAREA) and Defense Force East&mdash;functioning as the operational commander for all Coast Guard missions within the eastern half of the world.

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Tug Operator, Navy

After a four-day trial, a federal judge ruled on Dec. 18 in favor of the family of Freddie Porter, Jr., a 19-year-old U.S. Navy enlisted seaman from New Jersey who in 2007 was killed when the small craft carrying him was overrun by a tugboat pushing a large flotilla on Virginia's James River. The tug,

Federal Security Grants Fund Maintenance

The Passenger Vessel Association (PVA) announced in its newsletter that for the first time, funds awarded under the Port Security Grant Program will be available for certain &ldquo;maintenance and sustainment&rdquo; costs, including warranties, costs of repairing or replacing equipment, and user fees.

This Day in Naval History – Dec. 23

1826 - Captain Thomas ap Catesby Jones of USS Peacock and King Kamehameha negotiate first treaty between Hawaii and a foreign power.1910 - LT Theodore G. Ellyson becomes first naval officer sent to flight training.1941 - Gallant defenders of Wake Island (Sailors, Marines, volunteer civilian contractors,

NSRP Portable Automated Bulkhead and Hull

The National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP) Portable Automated Bulkhead and Hull Straightener project has been completed with a final demonstration conducted at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding &ndash; Gulf Coast in September 2009. This project expanded upon a previous project, which focused on the plates.

Jeffboat Safety Milestone

American Commercial Lines Inc. (NASDAQ: ACLI) (ACL) announced that on December 15, its Manufacturing Division, Jeffboat, accomplished the safety milestone of working two million hours without a lost time injury (an injury requiring time off from work) for the first time in its more than 70 years of operation.

Sher-Release Silicone Fouling Release Coating

A U.S. Navy patented solution, Sherwin-Williams Sher-Release System causes marine organisms to be released from surfaces at slow speeds and light water pressure, a solution that works with nature, not against it. It offers better adhesion, abrasion resistance and scratch resistance compared to standard silicone systems.

Shipbuilding Design Online Course Registration

Enrollment is now open for the online Applications of Modern Shipbuilding Design (AMSD) course offered by the University of Wisconsin &ndash; Marinette.&nbsp; This 60 hour, online course will be offered February 8 thru April 30, 2010.The course offers training in a new career in the shipbuilding industry,

Roberts Re-Elected NSRP Panel Vice Chair

Patrick Roberts, Director of Operations for ShipConstructor USA, has been re-elected Vice Chairman of the Business Process Technologies Panel for the United States National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP). The upcoming year will be Roberts&rsquo; second year in the role of Vice Chairman. <br

San Francisco Bar Pilots Support Cal Maritime

The San Francisco Bar Pilots Association (SFBPA) is renewing and strengthening its long-standing support for The California Maritime Academy through a combination of scholarships and support for enhanced recruitment efforts totaling over $75,000 over the next five years.SFBPA President, Capt.

Pipeline Contractor Sentenced for Safety Failure

According to Maritime New Zealand, the lead contractor on Christchurch's ocean outfall pipeline project has been convicted and fined $115,000 plus costs, after admitting a series of safety lapses on the project - two of the breaches occurring the same day as another accident killed two workers. In the Christchurch District Court on Dec.

Grant Guidance for $2.7B in FY 2010

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano announced the release of fiscal year 2010 grant application guidance kits for 13 DHS grant programs totaling more than $2.7b&mdash;funds for state, local, tribal and territorial governments and private sector entities to strengthen our nation&rsquo;s ability to prevent,

Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarships

Crowley's commitment to provide scholarship opportunities to deserving students continued on Dec. 7 as four U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadets were presented Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarships at the Containerization and Intermodal Institute's Connie Awards luncheon in Newark, N.J. &nbsp;Cadets John Buehler,

USS Freedom Closer to Maiden Deployment

The Navy's first littoral combat ship (LCS), USS Freedom (LCS 1), has successfully completed another major milestone in preparation for her upcoming maiden deployment. Freedom conducted independent ship deployment training and certification at sea from Nov. 13-21, operating with ships from the USS Dwight D.

Carl Vinson Leaves Yard Ahead of Schedule

USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) departed the Northrop Grumman Naval Shipyard in Newport News, Va., after completing an extensive four-year refueling complex overhaul (RCOH) and a 14-week Post Shakedown Availability/Supplemental Restricted Availability (PSA/SRA) period, Dec. 3.Carl Vinson immediately

WRSystems Wins Navy Contract up to $140M

W R Systems, Ltd. (WRSystems) has been awarded a $26,946,956 contract from the U.S. Navy to provide engineering technical support services for navigation systems in the U.S. and abroad. Seventy-five percent of the contract work will be performed in Hampton Roads, Va. through WRSystems&rsquo; Engineering Services Division in Norfolk, Va.

Wärtsilä Engines for CGS Vessels

China Shipping Container Lines Co., Ltd. (CSCL), part of the China Shipping Group (CSG), has chosen W&auml;rtsil&auml; main engines for eight container vessels. The W&auml;rtsil&auml; engines for this order will be built under licence by Doosan Engine, Korea. W&auml;rtsil&auml;, the marine industry's leading ship power system integrator,
Contracts Major Ballast Water Management System Contract. General Dynamics USS New Hampshire Contract. Austal Contract for JHSV 2 and 3. FMC, Petrobras $80M Subsea Service Contract. Drydocks World Newbuild Contract.
Cruise Ship Trends Silversea's New Flagship Arrives in America. Costa Deliziosa Completes Sea Trials. Port Everglades Opens Cruise Terminal. InnerSea Discoveries Purchases Two Vessels. Island Breeze Continues with East Asian Plans.
Education/Training Free SUNY Maritime Conference. DHS Awards $2k Grant to Cal Maritime. Castle Shipboard Security Program at University. Maritime Environmental Mgmt, Distance Learning. 2010 Norm Manly YMTA Scholarship.
Environmental UAE, NAMEPA Environmental Summit. Ingram Barge Named to EPA SmartWay Program. CG Final Update on Port Arthur Spill. CARB Commercial Harbor Craft Workshop. Green Star Reduces Fuel Consumption.
Finance Northrop Grumman Q4 2009 Results. Hornbeck Offshore Exchange Offer. Panama Canal FY 2010 Q1 Metrics. Horizon Lines Reduces Debt in Q4. WQIS Holds Covered, No Premium Increase.
Marine Electronics New DGNSS From Kongsberg Seatex. NAVICO Honored at 2009 NMEA. Hispano Radio, WESMAR Dealer in Spain. Furuno Manufacturer of the Year. OSIL Uses Sontek ADCP.
Marine Propulsion Scandic Diesel Services Opens in Montreal. PCT Acceptance for Miratech’s V-CAT Catalyst. Wärtsilä Sales Success, RT-flex82 Engines. Royal Caribbean, Rolls-Royce Pod Settlement. EMD’s EPA Part 1042 Emissions Kits.
Navigation Easier Access to Electronic Charts. Sabine-Neches Waterway Open, Limited Traffic. Hong Kong Emergency Wreck Buoy. Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal Closure. NOAA Installs System to Improve Safety & Efficiency.
Navy USS Ashland Loads Supplies for Haiti. Sunken Sub in Balabac Strait is USS Flier. This Day in Naval History – Feb. 5. This Day in Naval History – Feb. 4. Future USNS Matthew Perry Acceptance Trials.
Offshore State Seeks Intervention in Drilling Case. Statoil Honored in Houston. CNOOC Ltd 2010 Business Strategy. Saudi Aramco’s 1st Purpose-Built Jackup. Cape Wind Energy Project Open for Comment.
Ports New Krishnapatnam Port Records. Wilhelmsen Supports Major Port Construction. Ports America Chesapeake 50-Yr Lease. Port of Kiel Close to its 2008 Handling Mark. Mercedes-Benz South Atlantic Hub Opens.
Ship Sales Star Bulk Sells Capesize Vessel Star Beta. Tsakos Energy Ship Sales. Globus Maritime Sells Handymax Dry Bulk Carrier. Oceanfreight Inc. Acquires Capesize Vessel. South Korean Shipping Slump.
Shipbuilding Bristol Harbor Helps Convert Trico Moon. NSRP Approves $1.2M for New Projects. SMM 2010. MES Delivers Bulk Carrier MV Ocean Leader. Keppel FELS Delivers First Rig of 2010.
Technology Shipwrecks: Cleaning Up from the Past. Ship-to-Ship Wireless Broadband Tracking. AVEVA Marine Offers New Features. Penn State Receives Grant. Lockheed Martin Awarded Grant.
Workboats Two RAstar 3800 Tugs from Robert Allan. Donjon’s Tug Fleet Continues to Grow. Colle Shipyard Contract, New ASD Tug. Kvichak Marine Builds NYPD. Hope Services Delivers M/V Lisa Marie.