Davie acquires Finland’s Enersense Offshore
Hard on the heels of its agreement to acquire Gulf Copper’s Texas shipyards, Canadian shipbuilder Davie is on the acquisition trail again, this time in Finland. Quebec-based Davie, which is the owner
Author: Nick Blenkey
Fairbanks Morse Defense to supply FM 175D engine for DDG(X) program
As the Navy makes progress with development its next-generation large surface combatant, DDG(X), Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), has been awarded a contract to provide an FM 175D high-speed diesel generator engine. It
VIDEO: Anemoi unveils state-of-the-art rotor sail production facility in China
With demand for wind assisted propulsion systems growing, rotor sail specialist Anemoi Marine Technologies has officially opened a new rotor sail production facility in China, significantly enhancing its manufacturing capabilities. Strategically located
BMT and Penguin deliver next-gen MFV-R fire and rescue vessel
BMT and Penguin Shipyard International have delivered Blue Dolphin, the first of two next-generation MFV-R marine fire and rescue vessels developed in close partnership with the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). Purpose-built
Houthis claim they have sunk bulker Magic Seas
The 22 crew of the 2016-built, 63,000 dwt Liberian-flag bulker Magic Seas were today reported safely rescued after an attack 51 nautical miles southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen, by multiple small vessels
Offshore vessel design eyes market trends
By Nick Blenkey, Senior Editorial Consultant With U.S. offshore wind development being put on an indefinite pause, the offshore wind support vessel market outlook for U.S. operators and builders looks to be
USCG gets $25 billion One Big Beautiful Bill boost
The U.S. Coast Guard has welcomed the nearly $25 billion investment in the service included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — marking the largest single commitment of funding in the
North Star’s new 2024 ESG report shows big advances in sustainability
Aberdeen, Scotland-headquartered offshore vessel specialist North Star has released its 2024 ESG report that shows that the company has made major advances in sustainability, including an18% reduction in fleet CO2 emissions. North
Tarka II fire underscores why effective placement of smoke and fire detectors matters
Following its investigation of a fire that broke out aboard the 66-foot long, 1972-built fishing vessel Tarka II in September last year, the National Transportation Safety Board is highlighting the importance of
GAO turns its spotlight on MARAD financial assistance programs
Back in February, a report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) found, that while the Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has about 800 employees to carry out its many missions,