MetalCraft Marine recently launched what it calls “a serious patrol boat” for the Mobile, Ala., Police Department. The 34’ Interceptor patrol has a large cabin with 6’10” headroom, and a large aft
Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division yesterday officially started fabrication of the U.S. Coast Guard’s newest Legend-class national security cutter (NSC) Calhoun (WMSL 759). The start of fabrication signifies that
Thrustmaster of Texas has named Jon Holvik as Executive Vice President for Business Development of Dynamic Positioning Systems. The appointment follows Thrustmaster’s acquisition earlier this year of Rolls-Royce’s ICON Dynamic Positioning business.
Crowley Logistics has added 300 new refrigerated (reefer) cargo containers to its fleet just in time for the peak perishables shipping season. The additional units are all 40-foot-long high cubes and have
The International Association of Maritime and Port Professionals (IAMPE) reports that 14 inland port managers have received their professional industry certifications at a management seminar hosted by America’s Central Port in Granite
Danfoss Drives has named Ian Barrie as its new Head of Sales for the Americas. In this position, he will continue to build and develop strong regional sales channels and verticals for
Chicago-based Hornblower Cruises & Events has completed its purchase of City Cruises, the U.K.’s biggest tour boat operator. The milestone deal extends the Hornblower Group’s international footprint into the U.K. market for
Despina Panayiotou Theodosiou, co-CEO of Cyprus headquartered Tototheo Maritime, was re-elected as President of WISTA International (Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association) during the association’s 39th Annual General Meeting, held in the
Thordon Bearings founder George A. (Sandy) Thomson, a pioneer in the development of advanced polymer materials, has been presented with the 2019 Elmer A. Sperry Award in recognition of “leading the innovation
Gulf Island Shipyard held a keel laying ceremony on Oct. 30 for the future USNS Navajo (T-ATS 6), the lead ship of the Navy’s new class of Towing, Salvage, and Rescue vessels.