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Update: Italian Cruise Ship Runs Aground, 6 Dead, 15 Missing
Update: Monday January 16, 2012 - 10 a.m.: Costa Cruise Lines CEO says the captain made an "unapproved unauthorized" deviation from the ships planned course that became a major factor in the Concordia's fate. As of Monday morning, 6 people are confirmed dead, and 15 remain missing, after the hull of the 5-year-old cruise ship was torn open by rocks late Friday night off the Giglio coast. The search for survivors was temporarily suspended after the ship slipped in rough weather. Costa Cruise Lines CEO,...
Read More >> |  | | | |  | Fire Breaks Out on Chevron Oil Rig in Southeast Nigeria
A fire has broken out on a Chevron drilling rig in their Funiwa oil facility in southeastern Nigeria. Any rig workers in need of medical assistance have been taken care of by Chevron. According to a statement from Chevron Nigeria Limited, a fire incident on the K.S. Endeavor jack-up rig has been confirmed. An investigation into...
Read More >> |  |  | Recent Study Shows Piracy Contributes to Somalia's Development
Recent reports have confirmed that piracy contributes to the development and economy of Somalia. The Royal Institute for International Affairs in London revealed their survey that states that piracy does boost Somalia’s cities’ economies, while coastal villages remain in decay. This may be the reason why regional authorities...
Read More >> | |  | Chinese Merchant Vessel Attacked by Unidentified Gunmen along the Mekong
According to the Ministry of Public Security, a Chinese cargo ship loaded with logs had shots fired at it by unidentified attackers along the Mekong River. Chinese and Laotian police responded. The Shengtai-11 was returning to Thailand when shots rang out from the Lao side of the river. Luckily, no one was injured in the...
Read More >> | |  | 7th Annual Tug Valour Memorial Golf Tournament Putts for Mariners
On the early morning of January 18th, 2006, ocean tugboat, Tug Valour, sank in open sea about 40 miles off the coast of Wilmington, NC after a torrential storm threw 15-20 foot waves and winds exceeding 70 knots at the vessel. The Chief Mate, Chief Engineer, and one able-bodied Tankerman were taken down with the ship and...
Read More >> | |  | Rena Update: Wreck Site May Be Dangerous for Divers, No New Oil Detected
Sunken container ship, Rena, may now be hazardous for examining divers due to water surges, torn steel, and other forms of debris. Divers are still assessing the situation and general condition of the ship’s stability on New Zealand’s Astrolabe reef. Maritime New Zealand officials state that divers will not be...
Read More >> | |  | IMO Secretary-General Urges Rapid and Full Casualty Investigation Following Costa Concordia Incident
IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu has expressed his condolences and sympathy for all those caught up in tragic accidents involving ships over the weekend. Speaking at the opening of the IMO Sub-Committee on Stability, Load Lines and Fishing Vessel Safety today (16 January 2011)...
Read More >> | |  | M.E.B.A. Announces the Passing of Thomas F. Cannon
Former Calhoon M.E.B.A. Engineering School Instructor passes away at the age of 81. It is with great sadness that the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association (M.E.B.A.) announces the death of long-time friend and colleague, Thomas “Tom” Francis...
Read More >> | |  | Raytheon Completes Ship Self-Defense System Deliveries
Delivering predictable, reliable performance to the fleet Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) delivered the final Ship Self-Defense System (SSDS MK 2) hardware ship set of its 2010 production...
Read More >> | |  | Great Lakes Shipyard Delivers Completed Work Boat for Port of Milwaukee
Great Lakes Shipyard (Cleveland, OH) completed construction of a 60-foot work boat for the Port of Milwaukee. The vessel sailed from Cleveland and was delivered to the port on Tuesday. Great Lakes Shipyard was awarded the contract by the city in June...
Read More >> | |  | Donjon Shipbuilding ATB Named 'Significant Boat of 2012' at Workboat Show
Donjon Marine, Co., Inc., a provider of multi-faceted marine services including marine salvage, heavy lift, dredging’ related emergency response services and most recently shipbuilding and repair, was proud to have its New Build Articulated Tug, the Ken Boothe, Sr....
Read More >> | |  | Severn Trent De Nora Supplies BALPURE® to World’s First Offshore Barges with Built-in Ballast Water Treatment Systems
The BALPURE ballast water treatment system, which received Type Approval in July 2011, has been selected for use on two flattop oceangoing heavy deck cargo barges. The Type-Approved BALPURE® ballast water treatment system from | |  | Marlink Accredited as 'Platinum Partner' by Inmarsat
Global maritime satellite communications provider awarded highest partner status by Inmarsat Marlink, the world’s largest provider of maritime satellite communications, has been certified as a...
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