Damen reports net loss for 2018
Damen Shipyards Group posted a net loss of EUR 17 million (about $19 million) for 2018. This is the first time in 15 years that the Dutch shipbuilder has announced losses. Damen
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D’Amico to pay $4 million fine for polluting and lying
D’Amico Shipping Italia S.p.A. yesterday admitted discharging oily waste and other pollutants into the sea and then lying about it, according to U.S. Attorney for the District of New Craig Carpenito and
USS Fitzgerald is out of dry dock
Naval Sea Systems Command reports that the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) has taken another step toward returning to the fleet as a fully ready, combat-capable ship. The ship achieved a
Derecktor gets go ahead for Fort Pierce megayacht shipyard
Family owned Derecktor Shipyards yesterday signed a long-term agreement with St. Lucie County, Fla., for the development and operation of a megayacht maintenance, repair and refit facility at the Port of Fort
Iridium moves closer to becoming GMDSS provider
Satellite communications provider Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) is now significantly closer to providing GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) services. It has signed a Public Services Agreement (PSA) with the
Innovative designs from CMHI get DNV GL approval
Two new designs from China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) — an arctic single column drilling unit and a wind turbine shuttle — have just received Approval in Principle (AiP) from classification society
Arrest warrant issued for heavy lift ship involved in incident at Ingalls
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi has issued a warrant for the arrest of the heavy lift ship MV Hawk. The MV Hawk was at the center of
Alfa Laval LPG fuel supply system successfully completes tests
The competitiveness of LPG as a fuel is increasing. Not only does LPG virtually eliminate sulfur emissions, it has a lower cost than many other fuels and is easily available worldwide. In
VIDEO: Metal Shark to build next gen Miami-Dade fireboats
Jeanerette, La., headquartered shipbuilder Metal Shark is to build the next generation of fire boats for the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department. Miami-Dade has selected the Metal Shark “50 Defiant X” fireboat, a
Frank Coles rolls out new strategy for Wallem
Frank Coles is putting his stamp on Hong Kong headquartered Wallem Group, where he became Chief Executive Officer last October after stepping down as Transas Leader at Wärtsilä Voyage Solutions. With over