September 2009 MAINE COASTAL NEWS Page 9.
Waterfront News
HOUSE APPROVES FUNDING FOR TEN NAVA L VESSELS
On July 30th, the House of Representa- two T-AKE combat logistics force ships. development of the replacement Ohio-class The program is essential to providing afford-
tives passed its version of the FY 2010 De- Additionally, the House provides for the ballistic missile submarine. able finance rates at reasonable terms and
fense Appropriations Bill (HR 3326). The procurement of four littoral combat ships The Senate is expected to complete its conditions to allow ship owners to replace
legislation provides $13 billion for 10 ships, (LCS) and two joint high speed vessels version of the FY 2010 Defense Appropria- and expand their fleets of ships to meet the
which is $949 million and two ships above the (JHSV), which is an increase above the tions bill when Congress returns from the nation’s energy transportation needs, do-
Administration’s budget request for new Administration’s request of one ship each for August recess. mestic commerce requirements, and to serve
naval ships. In the report accompanying the the LCS and JHSV programs. as a military auxiliary fleet in times of emer-
bill, the Committee expressed its concern Funding was also included to complete Appropriators Support Commercial gency. With the tightening of the credit mar-
over the Defense Department’s failure to the tenth LPD-17 amphibious transport dock Shipbuilding ket, the federal guarantee provided through
submit shipbuilding budgets that achieve ship. House Appropriators reduced the bud- Recognizing the military utility of com- Title XI is essential to marine transportation.
the documented force structure requirement get request for the DDG-1000 multi-mission mercial ships for America’s military sealift In addition to building commercial ships
of a 313 ship fleet. House Appropriators also destroyer program by $11 million, and the needs, the House Defense Appropriations that can also be utilized as part of a defense
stated their “strong desire to increase stabil- Navy has been directed to review the feasibil- Subcommittee added $50 million for the Title auxiliary fleet, increased commercial ship
ity in the nation’s shipbuilding industrial ity of using DDG-1000 technologies on future XI Ship Loan Guarantee program in the Na- construction facilitated by Title XI lowers the
base by increasing the quantity of ships surface combatants as part of the Quadren- tional Defense Sealift Fund. On July 30th, the cost of naval ships through increased ship
being constructed each year.” nial Defense Review. The House bill also Senate Appropriations Committee passed production. During a House Armed Services
The House bill fully funds the procure- rescinds $178 million in advance procure- the FY 2010 Transportation Appropriations Seapower and Expeditionary Forces Sub-
ment of one Virginia-class submarine and the ment for the replacement amphibious assault bill, providing $10 million for new Title XI loan committee hearing on July 30th, representa-
advance procurement to fund the building of ship (LHA-R) from the FY 2009 appropriation. guarantees. tives from the Navy and the U.S. shipbuilding
two submarines a year starting in 2011; one In the Navy’s research and development Administered by the Maritime Adminis- industry stressed the important role Title XI
DDG-51 class multi-mission destroyer; and account, $495 million was included to begin tration (MARAD), Title XI provides Ameri- plays in the nation’s current economic recov-
can ship owners with a federal guarantee of ery and future health of the defense industrial
Newport International Boat Show
87.5% of a commercial bank loan for 25 years. base.
September 17th - 20
th
Bring your boat.
Lots new happening at the Boat Show While at the Show, visitors can take a
this year free sailing lesson or just a quiet sail around
If you harbor a passion for boating, Newport Harbor courtesy of Sail America’s We’ll supply the rest.
there’s only one place to be… Discover Sailing program. Crews and
NEWPORT, RI – The Newport International sailboats will be on-hand Thursday through Cruise the coast or spend the summer onboard at your slip, surrounded by all the
Boat Show is the place to see the largest Sunday to demonstrate how easy it is to sail,
luxuries of home and protected by our huge breakwater.
selection of boats and boating products in for anyone who might be thinking about the
Easy slip access • Washers and dryers • Power to 100 amps
Wireless internet and cable TV • Fuel dock • Comfortable shoreside lounge
the Northeast. It is a showcase of the latest sport. “Learning to sail can be easy and fun
Water and ice • Convenience store • Brand new showers
boats — both power and sail – as well as for all ages” says Nancy Piffard, Show The calmest dockage in Casco Bay!
boating products, presented in the luxurious Director “and we are very excited to have Sail
When the season ends, we can store your boat right here,
setting of Newport, RI. The show, America at the show. There will also be
SLIPS AVAILABLE
with 35,000 square feet of heated indoor storage space, 30-
traditionally the first show of the season and dedicated children’s activities on Saturday
FOR 2009 foot-high doors, and the best service and repair, anywhere!
now in its’ thirty-ninth year, has, as always, and Sunday, so it’s a real family affair.”
Come by for a visit, see our website at www.maineyacht.com, or give us a call!
new things to see and do! For adults, though, Whisky Live On the
One of the five largest in-water boat Docks – a whiskey and spirits tasting
MAINE YACHT CENTER
Life is good.
shows in the country, the Newport planned for boat shows nationwide, will
100 Kensington Street, Portland, Maine 04101 • 207.842.9000
International Boat Show covers over 15 make its debut at the Newport International
acres along America’s Cup Avenue. More Boat Show on Saturday, September 19th
than 850 exhibitors with over 700 boats from 5-9:30pm at the Newport Harbor Hotel
ranging in size from 16 to 85 feet are expected & Marina Ballroom. Tickets are $34 or $29
to be on display, including express cruising with the purchase of a boat show ticket.
yachts, racing sailboats, ocean-going Admission includes a Newport International
trawlers at PassageMaker magazine’s Boat Show-branded tasting glass, a program
TrawlerPort, a Multihull Lagoon, plus listing the drinks being tasted, and the
DownEast styles, sport fishing boats, opportunity to sample and be educated on
runabouts, kayaks, canoes and inflatables. the world’s finest whiskies.
In addition, there are engines, sails, After the Show is over, things keep
equipment, safety products, electronics going on Tuesday with a sea trial for
plus thousands of accessories and marine potential buyers of multihull yachts with a
services, as well as seminars, trip to Cuttyhunk, in the quaint Elizabeth
demonstrations and workshops. Islands. Serious customer will have a chance
Thursday, September 17th is VIP Day to sail or drive away right from the show site.
with much of the boating press and the trade Just register at the show to test the boat of
visiting the Show and buyers being treated your dreams at the perfect time of the year.
to special attention by the exhibitors. And, Included will be a raft-up, dinner on the
on Friday night there is a cocktail party to island and a sleep aboard returning back to
benefit the official charity of the Show, the Newport on Wednesday. For more
International Yacht Restoration School’s information, go to the Show’s Multihull
Joyce Selig Memorial Scholarship Fund, Lagoon.
with tickets available through the Show’s Show hours are Thursday to Saturday
web site. 10 AM to 6 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM.
The Newport For New Products Advance discount tickets are available on
program — sponsored by the publishers of line thru September 16th. Tickets purchased
Cruising World, Sailing World and at the show on Thursday, VIP Day, are $27.00
MotorBoating magazines – will be on-going ($24 on-line). On Friday, Saturday and
at the Show, recognizing the “Best New Sunday the tickets are $18.00 ($15 on-line).
Sailboat”, “Best New Powerboat” and “Best Friday only is Military and Newport County
New Boating Product” being introduced for Residents’ Day with tickets half price with
the new, 2010 model year. In the boat proper ID. Children under 12 are free every
categories, there will be two new divisions day when accompanied by an adult. There
this year…Under 30' and 30' and Over, both will be limited VIP parking on the Show
in sail and in power. Boating products will grounds and free shuttle bus service will run
also include two categories for the first from designated lots all four days. For more
time…Operational and Non-operational. information, call 401-846-1115 or 800-582-
In all cases, the divisional and sub- 7846 or visit our web site at
category winners will be recognized but www.newportboatshow.com.
three overall winners will be selected and
announced on Friday. Entries are now being
accepted and all will be identified at the
Show.
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