NASSCO gets $744 million contract for MLP ship construction

General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego has received a $744 million modification to its Navy contract for the Mobile Landing Platform (MLP)  to fully fund construction of the first two ships

DNV unveils “step change in VLOC design”

DNV has participated in a joint industry project to develop Ecore, a Very Large Ore Carrier concept designed to lower fuel costs and improve loading efficiency. Based on existing technology, the Ecore

Harvey Gulf orders construction vessel, plans dual-fuel PSV’s

Harvey Gulf International Marine recently launched the first in a series of three Green 300 ft offshore support vessels at Eastern Shipbuilding. Panama City, Fla. It took the launch ceremony as the

Drydocks World Dubai books order for SEP

Drydocks World reports that it has signed a contract with Mumbai, India, based construction group, Afcons Infrastructure to provide detail engineering, procurement, construction and delivery of a self-elevating platform, AF SEP Samrat.

Austal looks to refocus Henderson yard on defense

Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) says it has reviewed its internal forecast for the full year ended June 30, 2011. It now expects net profits after tax to be in the range of A$20

Vitter to Salazar: No permits, no pay raise

U.S. Sen. David Vitter has sent a letter to Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announcing that he is holding up legislation in the U.S. Senate that would give Salazar a $19,600 per year

Nor-Shipping picks Vale Brasil as first Clean Ship Award winner

Nor-Shipping has yesterday announced the winners of the 2011 Clean Ship and Next Generation Ship Awards. The awards, which showcase industry excellence, were presented by Norwegian Minister of Trade & Industry Trond

Trailer Bridge names Scott Fernandez Chief Commercial Officer

Trailer Bridge, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Market: TRBR) has appointed Scott W. Fernandez as Chief Commercial Officer. Mr. Fernandez will be responsible for the company’s sales and marketing efforts effective immediately, and be

Wärtsilä to supply design and equipment for next generation PSV

Wärtsilä is to supply the design and equipment for a new platform supply vessel (PSV) being built by Norwegian shipyard Hellesøy Verft AS for Vestland Offshore. The vessel is scheduled to be

Somali officials intercept pirate ransom payment

Somali government security forces on Tuesday seized almost $3.5 million U.S. dollars and arrested several foreigners at Mogadishu airport who intended to transfer the money to pirates in the center of the

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