First ship loaded with U.S.-produced LNG heads to Brazil

FEBRUARY 25, 2016—In an historic voyage for the export of U.S.-produced Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), the Asia Vision left the Sabine Pass Terminal in Louisiana on February 24 loaded with 160,000 m3

Matson reports strong results for 2015

FEBRUARY 24, 2016—Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX), a leading U.S. carrier in the Pacific, reported net income of $26.6 million, or $0.60 per diluted share for the quarter ended December 31, 2015.  Net

Eastern Shipbuilding delivers escort tug to Bay-Houston

FEBRUARY 24, 2016—Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Panama City, FL, recently delivered the H. Douglas M, the first of a series of four Z-Tech 2400 Escort & Terminal Tugs for Bay-Houston Towing Co., Houston,

Beacon Finland signs service deal with Rio Marine

FEBRUARY 23, 2016—Beacon Finland, Rauma, Finland, recently appointed Rio Marine, Inc., Houston, TX, as its exclusive company to service its JAK-ATB coupling systems in the U.S. The JAK ATB coupling system is

All American Marine to build survey vessel for Corps

FEBRUARY 23, 2016—Aluminum boat builder All American Marine, Inc. (AAM), Bellingham, WA, was recently awarded a contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for the design and construction of a

Vard awarded contract to design and build stern trawler

FEBRUARY 22, 2016—Vard Holdings Limited, one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of offshore and specialized vessels, has secured a new contract valued at NOK 325 million (about $37.7 million) for

Bouchard christens new 250,000 bbl ATB in New Orleans

FEBRUARY 19, 2016—Family-owned petroleum marine transportation company Bouchard Transportation Co., Inc., Melville, NY, christened the 250,000 bbl Articulated Tug Barge unit M/V Donna J. Bouchard and B. No. 272 yesterday at ceremonies

Cleanup in Alaska from 2011 tsunami continues

FEBRUARY 18, 2016—The earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan in 2011 killed an estimated 16,000 people, left 230,000 people homeless, and caused $300 billion in damage, according to the Japanese Government. The

Thrustmaster expands waterways service locations

FEBRUARY 16, 2016—With more and more towboat operators seriously considering incorporating Z-drive propulsion, Thrustmaster of Texas, Houston, TX, has signed a service agreement with McGinnis Inc. – National Maintenance & Repair that

Boston Harbor Cruises “stars” in History series

FEBRUARY 16, 2016—The Offshore Logistics Division of Boston Harbor Cruises has a “starring role” in the new History Channel series, Billion Dollar Wreck, which follows treasure hunter Martin Bayerle’s exploration of the

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