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Alabama Shipyard awarded USNS Comfort drydocking

The U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command has awarded Alabama Shipyard, Mobile, Ala., a $25,964,083 firm-fixed-price contract (N3220522C4031) for a 150-calendar day shipyard availability for the regular overhaul and drydocking of the Military

Damen delivers new Shoalbuster 3815 SD

Kazakhstan-based Caspian Offshore Construction LLP recently took delivery of a new Damen Shoalbuster 3815 SD. Named the Caspian Amwaj, the vessel was built for stock at Albwardy Damen, a joint venture between

FueLNG ship-to-ship (STS) LNG bunkering operation.

Singapore LNG bunkering picks up pace

FueLNG reports that it carried out over 460 LNG fueling operations in Singapore in 2021. These included ship-to-ship (STS) and truck-to-ship bunkering, and truck-to-industry operations. The company, which is a joint venture

propeller boss cap fin

MOL’s fuel saving PBCF sets Guinness World Record

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) reports that the propeller boss cap fin (PBCF) sold by its group company MOL Techno-Trade, Ltd. has been certified as the “Best-selling Energy-Saving Ship Appendage Brand (Cumulative)”

USCG issues interim rule on fire safety of small passenger vessels

In response to the deadly Conception dive boat fire, the U.S. Coast Guard is issuing an interim rule as the first step to implementing statutorily mandated requirements for fire safety on certain

Bulker at Mississippi River terminal

Bulker is first to take advantage of new Mississippi River draft limit

Norfolk, Va.,-headquartered T. Parker Host reports that the first ship has sailed from its United Bulk Terminals on the Mississippi River with a draft of 47.7 feet. This follows a newly announced

CIT provided Purus with ammonia carrier acquisition financing

CIT provides $35.5 million to Greenyield Shipping

New York City-headquartered CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) reports that its Maritime Finance business has provided $35.5 million to finance four commercial shipping vessels operated by Greenyield Shipping LLC. Greenyield is managed

MARAD announces new marine highway route designations

MARAD awards $241 million in port grants

The U.S. Department of Transportation reports the award of more than $241 million in discretionary grant funding for 25 projects to improve port facilities in 19 states and one territory through the

Cadets awarded Crowley scholarships

Two Maine Maritime cadets awarded Crowley scholarships

Crowley has awarded cadets Nicholas Sobkow and Amber Card from Maine Maritime Academy with Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarships. The students were honored based on their service during cadet shipping terms

Work on Cleveland Harbor Breakwater

Buffalo Engineer District makes Cleveland Harbor breakwater upgrades

The Buffalo Engineer District is making more than $16 million in upgrades to the breakwaters that protect critical infrastructure in Cleveland Harbor. As part of multiple projects, repairs and extensions are being

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