Mayport to House Nuclear Aircraft Carrier Says DoD Report
30.01.10
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. --Mayport will be the new untroubled b in to a nuclear aircraft carrier if the president and Congressapproves a Area of Defense report. The DoDdetermined the U.S. Navy will homeport the carrier, according to a announcement Friday.
Sen. George LeMieux (R-Fla.) visited First Coast Hearsay Friday night and said the addition of the nuclear carrier will bring out thousands of jobs and families to the area.
"...Tonight, the people in Jacksonville should have compassion for incline good that thousands will be bringing their families to the area."
In a asseveration released, LeMieux said, "I commend the Defense Be sure of for making the right decision for what is clearly in the best interest of our state security. I have discussed this with members of the Navy as well as local officials and all are thrilled...."
Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) said he has been working with Rep. Ander Crenshaw (R-Fla.) for the past nine years on this. "It's a outstanding day for Jacksonville and for America. I give great credit to Ander Crenshaw. The two of us have been working dependable on this for the last nine years."
Source: First Coast News
Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Delivery of Panamax Bulk Carrier
29.01.10
ATHENS, Greece, Jan. 29, 2010 (Earth NEWSWIRE) -- Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE:DSX), a pandemic shipping transportation company specializing in dry bulk cargoes, announced today that the Corporation took delivery of a 76,436 dwt Panamax dry bulk carrier “Theresa Hebei,” renamed “Melite,” built in 2004 by Tsuneishi Corp., Tadotsu, Japan, on January 28, 2010. The concordat to purchase this vessel was originally announced on December 28, 2009.
As in olden days announced, the Melite is chartered to J. Aron & Company, New York, at a unsophisticated charter rate of US$24,250 per day for a period of minimum eleven (11) to apex thirteen (13) months. The charter commenced on January 29, 2010.
During the least period, this employment is expected to generate gross revenues of generally US$8 million.
About the Company
Diana Shipping Inc. is a global provider of shipping transportation services. The Actors specializes in transporting dry bulk cargoes, including such commodities as iron ore, coal, particle and other materials along worldwide shipping routes.
Source: CNNMoney.com (press release)