Norwegian in fleet-wide agreement for Nippon Paint antifoulings

Nippon Paint Marine has signed a long-term supply contract with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (Norwegian) to provide antifouling systems to 13 cruise ships operating under the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and

Coronavirus: Sea Japan 2020 postponed

The organizers of Sea Japan 2020 say that they have decided that it is not possible to hold the exhibition as scheduled on March 11-13, 2020. This follows a request from the

Navy picks Lake Assault boats for Force Protection-Medium Boats contract

Lake Assault Boats, part of Fraser Shipyards, has been chosen to supply up to 119 Force Protection-Medium (FP-M) patrol boats to the U.S. Navy. The five-year indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract

Ecochlor appoints VP of Global Service

Maynard, Mass., headquartered ballast water management systems specialist Ecochlor has appointed Michael (Mick) Madely to the newly created position of Vice President of Global Service. “We are very happy that Mick has

Wilhelm Wilhelmsen dies at age 82

The fourth-generation owner of Norway’s Wilhelmsen group, Wilhelm Wilhelmsen, passed away on February 22 at the age of 82. Although from a very young age, he held many positions in the company

Ray Fitzgerald returns to Crowley as COO

Crowley Maritime Corp. reports that Ray Fitzgerald will rejoin the company March 1 as chief operating officer. Fitzgerald, who began his career with Crowley, most recently served as president and chief operating

USACE St. Paul District to close 4 locks and dams

Work Plan increases USACE Vicksburg District funding for FY 2020

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District reports that its Work Plan for the 2020 fiscal year includes $102 million in funding for its civil works program, the largest amount

Great Lakes Dredge sees strong market ahead

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (Nasdaq:GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, today reported financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2019. Fourth Quarter

George R. Duclos passes at age 86

Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation, Somerset, Mass., reports that George Raymond Duclos, age 86, died peacefully on February 15, 2020 surrounded by his family. Born in 1933 , George Duclos joined Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding

WCI President/CEO Michael Toohey announces retirement

Michael J. Toohey, who has served as President/CEO of Waterways Council, Inc. since 2011, is to retire. “Having turned 71 this month, I believe it is time to focus on my faith,

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