Crowley adopts a new business structure
In a strategic consolidation of its business structure, Crowley is creating two divisions: shipping and logistics, led by James C. Fowler, EVP and division president, and energy, led by Kollin Fencil, EVP
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Maryland pilots take delivery of new Baltimore-class launch
The Association of Maryland Pilots has received a new pilot boat from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation. Named Federal Hill, the high-speed vessel is a sistership to the pilotage association’s first Baltimore-class launch,
MARAD to take on oversight of deepwater port licensing
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy has announced that the Maritime Administration (MARAD) will take on oversight of deepwater port licensing from the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). The change is aimed
Diversified Marine acquires Anchorage Launch Services
Portland, Oregon, shipbuilder Diversified Marine Inc. has acquired Anchorage Launch Services Company, a Columbia River launch service provider with over 40 years experience in water passenger transportation, cargo delivery, line handling, and
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Master Boat Builders launches sixth RApport 2800 tugboat for Gulf LNG
Coden, Ala.-based Master Boat Builders Inc. reports that it has successfully launched the RApport 2800 tugboat Jill, marking a major milestone in its ongoing partnership with Gulf LNG Tugs of Port Arthur
Schottel appoints Roland Schwandt as CEO
Roland Schwandt took over as CEO of Spay, Germany-based propulsion specialist Schottel GmbH on Jan. 1, succeeding Stefan Kaul as part of an orderly succession plan. Christian Bock succeeds Schwandt as deputy
Austal Australia books contract for two more Evolved Cape-class patrol boats
Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) reports that Austal Ships Pty Ltd has been awarded a further contract extension for the construction of two additional Evolved Cape-class patrol boats for the Australian Border Force (ABF).
Coast Guard rescues two aliens who jumped from barge in San Juan Harbor
A Coast Guard Station San Juan boat crew rescued two aliens from the water this past Sunday, after they jumped from a barge that was transiting San Juan Harbor, Puerto Rico. The
BAE Norfolk gets $10.4M mod to Laboon DSRA contract
BAE Systems Maritime Solutions Norfolk, Norfolk, Va. (NMS), has been awarded a $10,398,203 firm-fixed-price modification for additional mission critical work to previously awarded contract (N00024-25-C-4412) for the USS Laboon (DDG 58) fiscal
Indian Navy takes delivery of domestically built ASW shallow water craft Anjadip
The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) is celebrating the delivery of the anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft (ASW SWC) Anjadip as a moment of pride. The vessel, the third of eight ASW