Hydroid, Inc., a subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime, the leading manufacturer of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles, announced today that its REMUS 100 AUV aided in the discovery of the World War I German submarine U-106, which had been missing since October 1917. The Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN), which
Lambda Science, Inc., Bryn Mawr, Pa., is being awarded an $8,335,447 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the technical support for submarine vulnerability and survivability. Work will be performed at the contractor’s facility in Bryn Mawr, Pa., and is expected to be completed April 2016. The action is
Veteran Hollywood filmmaker Peter Berg intends to use the San Diego-based amphibious assault Bonhomme Richard to shoot scenes in his upcomin… By Gary Robbinson (signonsandiego) [mappress] Source: signonsandiego, May 9, 2011;
The Iranian Navy’s 14th fleet of warships has thwarted an attempt by pirates to hijack an oil tanker belonging to the United Arab Emirates… (presstv) [mappress] Source: presstv, May 9, 2011;
EU Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) in conjunction with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) have collaborated to develop an integrated maritime monitoring service (MARSURV) to allow EUNAVFOR to track merchant vessels in the High Risk Area off the coast of Somalia. EMSA is the technical cooperation plat
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., a leading National Security Solutions provider, announced today that it was awarded a base plus four option years, $126 million contract to continue its engineering and technical support services with the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWC
HMS Brocklesby, one of the Royal Navy’s mine countermeasures vessels, has destroyed a mine laid by pro-Gaddafi forces in the port of Misurata on the Libyan coast. Forces loyal to Colonel Gaddafi have made repeated attempts to close down the port to limit the flow of humanitarian assistance to the po
Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar (NDSQ) announced today it had been certified under the ISO 9001:2008 standard by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA) — one of the world’s leading accreditation authorities and recognized for their high standards of technical competence. The certification attests t
Ohio-class guided missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN-727) arrived in Busan, Korea April 30, as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific. “Michigan is forward deployed, bringing tremendous capabilities to the theater in support of our friends and allies,” said Capt. Phil McLaughlin, USS Michig
Tetra Tech, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a $31 million task order under the Company’s previously announced Seaport-Enhanced Multiple Award Contract (Seaport-e). Under the five-year program, Tetra Tech will provide information technology support services for the All Weapons Informati
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine, is being awarded an $18,800,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-06-C-2303) for additional class services associated with the detail design and construction of the Zumwalt-class (DDG 1000) destroyer. This work will
The Navy will christen the newest guided-missile destroyer, Michael Murphy, May 7 during a 10 a.m. EDT ceremony at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine. The new destroyer honors Navy SEAL (Sea, Air, Land) Lt. Michael P. Murphy who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic a
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has been selected to help the U.S. Navy develop technologies that will accelerate the ability of military, government, and civilian agencies to respond more effectively to natural and man-made disasters. The Naval Air Systems Command, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Divi
The European Union anti piracy mission has confirmed that Somali pirates hijacked Singaporean flagged and owned vessel in east of Malindi, K… By: Abdalle Ahmed(raxanreeb) [mappress] Source: raxanreeb, May 04, 2011;
