NETSCo and LR to develop Jones Act compliant WTIV

Lloyd’s Register North America, Inc. (LR) has signed an agreement for a joint development project (JDP) with Northeast Technical Services Co., Inc. (NETSCo) to design and develop a Jones Act compliant wind

Dr. Rick Bucher to take helm as Victaulic CEO

Easton, Pa., headquartered mechanical pipe-joining solutions specialist Victaulic reports that Dr. Rick Bucher will succeed Dr. John F. Malloy as CEO, effective January 31, 2021. Bucher was named President of Victaulic in

Latest Marine Log digital edition now available

The full content of the December issue of Marine Log is now available. Notable features include our first ever Top Women in Maritime profiles and our traditional year-end selections, including coverage on

VIDEO: Philly Shipyards and TOTE cut steel for first NSMV

Marking the start of a new era in U.S. maritime education, TOTE Services, LLC and Philly Shipyard, Inc. today cut steel for the first National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) at Philly Shipyard.

VIDEO: Iridium GMDSS service now operational

Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) reports that its long awaited Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) service commenced operation on Friday, December 11. Iridium says that, with the launch of the

Russian crab-catching vessels feature Schottel propulsion

Ten new Damen designed crab-catching vessels for the Russian crab-catching companies Antey, Merlion, and Aqvainvest will be propelled by Schottel propulsion systems. Eight will be built at Russia’s Nakhodka shipyard and two

J.F. Brennan acquires Specialty Diving Services, Inc.

La Crosse, Wis., headquartered J.F. Brennan Company has announces the asset acquisition of New England-based Specialty Diving Services, Inc (SDS). Founded in 1986, SDS is headquartered within a short range of Boston

First retrofitted VLGC completes LPG-fueled voyage to Houston

Singapore-headquartered BW LPG Limited (OSE: BWLPG.OL) reports that BW Gemini, the world’s first Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) to be retrofitted to LPG dual-fuel propulsion technology (see earlier story, has successfully completed

Turn Services acquires Bayou Fleet

New Orleans headquartered Turn Services—one of the largest independent barge fleeting and shifting companies in the U.S.—reports that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets and business of

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NDAA affirms that OCSLA applies to offshore wind

The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) reports that the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2021 (NDAA), which today passed the Senate with a veto-proof majority, affirms that the Outer Continental Shelf

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