GO Searcher

Multi-purpose vessel GO Searcher returns to Guice Offshore fleet

Covington, La.- based Guice Offshore reports that the 170-foot multi-purpose DP1 vessel GO Searcher has returned to its fleet, bringing the total number of its owned vessels to 19. The GO Searcher,

Mark Matta Sr.

Bollinger names Mark Matta VP and GM at Houma Shipyards

Bollinger Shipyards reports that Mark Matta Sr. has been named vice president and general manager at Bollinger Houma Shipyards, succeeding Rich Murphy who is retiring Houma Shipyards is one of Bollinger’s flagship

Signet Sirius and Signet Capella, built by Signet Maritime's Pascagoula, Miss., shipyard are each powered by three MTU series 400 engines. [Photo: Rolls-Royce Power Systems]

MTU engines from Rolls-Royce power tugs worldwide

Rolls-Royce’s MTU engines have now been powering tugs around the world for 20 years, establishing themselves as a trusted brand in the demanding sector with more than 500 MTU engines in service

Jeffersonville, Ind.-based American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) announced an expansion of its operations in Port Houston through a new agreement with the Port of Houston Authority.

ACBL expands Houston fleeting operations

Jeffersonville, Ind.-based American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) announced an expansion of its operations in Port Houston through a new agreement with the Port of Houston Authority. Under the agreement, ACBL has leased

International Day for Women in Maritime sees V. Group and International Seaways, Inc. enter the second year of running their female cadet program. [Photo: V.Group]

V. and International Seaways’ female cadet program enters its second year

Today, May 18, is International Day for Women in Maritime and it sees ship manager V. Group and New York City headquartered International Seaways, Inc. (NYSE:INSW) entering the second year of running

Corpus Christi

Corps awards $5.5M contract for Lower Pool 10 restoration project

The St. Paul (Minn.) Engineer District awarded a $5.5 million contract May 14 to Dubuque Barge and Fleeting of Dubuque, Iowa, for Stage 3 of a restoration project in Lower Pool 10

Caturus LLC announced on May 15 that it has made a positive Final Investment Decision (FID) for its Commonwealth LNG project, which includes successful closing of $9.75 billion

Caturus approves Commonwealth LNG export facility in Louisiana

Houston-based Caturus LLC announced on May 15 that it has made a positive Final Investment Decision (FID) for its Commonwealth LNG project, which includes successful closing of $9.75 billion in project financing

Conrad Industries

Conrad reports profitable first quarter

Morgan City, La.-based shipbuilder Conrad Industries, Inc. (OTCID: CNRD) has reported its first quarter 2026 results. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, Conrad had net income of $3.2 million and income

Matthew Paxton, president of the Shipbuilders Council of America: “Safety is the foundation of everything we do in the shipbuilding and repair industry." [Photo: SCA]

SCA announces 2025 shipyard safety award winners

The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance, and repair industry, has announced its annual member safety awards for the 2025 calendar year. The awards went

John Lewis class oiler seen during sea trials departing San Diego. [Photo: GD NASSCO]

Navy awards GD NASSCO $856M for T-AO 217 construction

General Dynamics NASSCO reports that it has received funding of $856 million for the construction of T-AO 217. The ship is part of the San Diego shipbuilder’s current block buy contract from

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