13 Nov

Navy orders 10 high-speed deployment vessels from Austal USA

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News

The following is the text of a press release issued by U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby of Alabama:   (WASHINGTON) -- U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, today applauded the Navy’s decision to award the Joint High Speed Vessel (JHSV) contract to Austal USA, located in Mobile, Alabama. This award will sustain Austal’s…

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13 Nov

Hospital ships, civilian mariners honored for humanitarian work

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News

The following is the text of a press release issued by the U.S. Navy Military Sealift Command:   (NEW YORK) -- The masters and crews of three Military Sealift Command ships were honored Nov. 7 at the annual United Seamen's Service Admiral of the Ocean Sea Awards banquet in New York City. This prestigious event, attended by more than 730…

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13 Nov

Southern California ports eagerly await first hybrid tugboat

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News

(LOS ANGELES) -- The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are eagerly awaiting the first hybrid tug, the Los Angeles Times reported. The vessel uses less diesel fuel and emits less pollution because it runs partially on batteries. It is under construction at a Foss Maritime facility in Oregon and is due to arrive in Southern California next year.…

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12 Nov

Texas businessman’s ship entangled in Nova Scotia legal disputes

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(BRIDGEWATER, Nova Scotia) -- A former naval ship owned by a Brownsville, Texas, businessman is caught up in a complex series of legal disputes, the Chronicle Herald newspaper of Halifax reported. Emilio Sanchez formed Dominion Shipping so he could buy the Cormorant in 1998. Now the vessel is under arrest for unpaid wharfage fees and is the subject of a…

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12 Nov

Passenger injured after falling from Detroit River cruiseship

Professional Mariner StaffCasualty News

(WINDSOR, Ontario) -- An unsteady dock and high winds are being blamed after a passenger fell off the river cruiseship Senator while attempting to board the vessel, the Canadian Press reported. The 64-year-old woman was rescued from the Detroit River following the mishap. She had a separated shoulder.   Click here to view the CP's story.

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12 Nov

Hiong Guan pleads guilty in Fla. oily sludge ‘magic pipe’ case

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The following is the text of a press release issued by the U.S. Department of Justice:   (WASHINGTON) -- Hiong Guan Navegacion Japan Co. Ltd., operator of the commercial cargo ship Balsa 62, agreed to plead guilty today in U.S. District Court in Tampa, Fla., to conspiracy and to falsifying and failing to properly maintain records meant to ensure environmental…

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12 Nov

Seward, Alaska, to receive $720K in dock improvements

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News

(SEWARD, Alaska) -- The cruiseship dock at Seward is expected to receive $720,000 in upgrades, the Peninsula Clarion newspaper reported. The funds would come from an existing tax on Alaska cruiseship passengers. The upgrades will improve safety and security for vessels calling at Seward.   Click here to view the newspaper's story.

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11 Nov

Mammoet Salvage hired to handle toxic WWII submarine

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The following is the text of a press release issued by Mammoet Salvage BV:   (SCHIEDAM, Netherlands) -- The Norwegian Coastal Administration (NCA) has decided to award the contract for the possible salvage of the U-864 submarine and its cargo of mercury to Mammoet Salvage B.V.   Two options have been proposed to deal with the environmental hazard formed by…

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11 Nov

Resolve Marine hired to salvage barges at Montserrat: PHOTOS

Professional Mariner StaffCasualty News

(MONTSERRAT, Lesser Antilles) -- Resolve Marine Group has been hired to salvage two barges that ran aground at the foot of an active volcano during Hurricane Omar.   Click here to view the press release and photos.

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11 Nov

Iraq acquiring dozen patrol vessels built by SAFE Boats

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(PORT ORCHARD, Wash.) -- At least a dozen 27-foot patrol vessels built by SAFE Boats International are headed to Iraq, where the Iraqi navy will use them to protect the nation's 35-mile coastline, the Kitsap Sun newspaper reported. As a result of increased orders, SAFE Boats is expanding production and hiring more staff at its facilities in Washington state.   Click here to…

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