Monthly Archives: March 2010

For immediate release: Mar 31, 2010 Swiftships proudly announces that the first Iraqi Swift Boat PB 301 made her first machinery runs today.  This new Swift Boat achieved an average speed of approximately 34+ Knots at 84% installed power.    PB 301 exceeded the contract speed requirement of 30 Knots on her first run. Onboard was Swiftships’ team lead by Calvin Leleux (President …

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For immediate release: Mar 22, 2010 Apex Investment Group, the holding company of the Apex Group of Companies, has acquired a significant stake in Ratnala-Bahl, Inc. (“RBI”), an Engineering firm (www.ratnala-bahl.com), to expand their portfolio in the construction and engineering area of their global activities.  RBI will now be renamed as Apex-RBI, Inc. and Mr. Lutfi …

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For immediate release: Mar 17, 2010 http://theinglesideindex.com/articles/2010/03/17/news/news02.txt The Ingleside City Council’s decision to question the Corpus Christi Port Commission’s negotiation methods concerning Naval Station Ingleside could produce better communications. City Council members discussed their attendance at a Port Commission meeting on Tuesday, March 9 at their own regular meeting that same day. “We opened the eyes …

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For immediate release: Mar 15, 2010 Swiftships Shipbuilders, LLC had the great honor to host a visit by the Commander Naval Sea Systems Command, Vice Admiral Kevin McCoy. Vice Admiral McCoy was briefed on the progress of both the Iraqi and Egyptian projects currently underway at the shipyard and additional contract with awards in progress or from other …

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For immediate release: Mar 15, 2010 Swiftships Shipbuilders, LLC had the great honor to host a visit by the Commander Naval Sea Systems Command, Vice Admiral Kevin McCoy. Vice Admiral McCoy was briefed on the progress of both the Iraqi and Egyptian projects currently underway at the shipyard and additional contract with awards in progress or from other …

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For immediate release: Mar 11, 2010 http://wethepeoplenews.net/articles/port-votes-negotiate-apex Shipbuilder would need thousands of skilled trade workers. After drama, intrigue and parliamentary bungling the Port Commission voted 7-0 to have staff negotiate with APEX Group of Companies for a proposed long term lease of the whole 1,000 acres of Naval Station Ingleside and adjoining port property. APEX wants …

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For immediate release: Mar 11, 2010 http://wethepeoplenews.net/articles/port-votes-negotiate-apex Shipbuilder would need thousands of skilled trade workers. After drama, intrigue and parliamentary bungling the Port Commission voted 7-0 to have staff negotiate with APEX Group of Companies for a proposed long term lease of the whole 1,000 acres of Naval Station Ingleside and adjoining port property. APEX wants …

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For immediate release: Mar 11, 2010 http://wethepeoplenews.net/articles/port-votes-negotiate-apex Shipbuilder would need thousands of skilled trade workers. After drama, intrigue and parliamentary bungling the Port Commission voted 7-0 to have staff negotiate with APEX Group of Companies for a proposed long term lease of the whole 1,000 acres of Naval Station Ingleside and adjoining port property. APEX wants …

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For immediate release: Mar 10, 2010 http://theinglesideindex.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/news01.txt The Ingleside City Council voted in unison to inform the Corpus Christi Port Commission that it wants to be informed about prospective redevelopment of Naval Station Ingleside. The council met with several port commissioners during a special called meeting Friday afternoon to convey the message that Ingleside’s best interests …

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For immediate release: Mar 9, 2010 http://www.kristv.com/news/heated-debate-over-naval-station-ingleside/ CORPUS CHRISTI — Port of Corpus Christi commissioners had a heated debate today on plans to develop the Naval Station Ingleside property. The Port is scheduled to take over control of the property on May 1st of this year. The Port started paying Texas A&M last April to help …

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