Kelvin Hughes radar chosen for Singapore Navy LMV program

AUGUST 8, 2016 — The Republic of Singapore Navy has chosen the Kelvin Hughes SharpEye navigation radar for its Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV) program. Being built by shipbuilder STMarine, the eight 80

Kelvin Hughes radar chosen for Singapore Navy LMV program

AUGUST 8, 2016 — The Republic of Singapore Navy has chosen the Kelvin Hughes SharpEye navigation radar for its Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV) program. Being built by shipbuilder STMarine, the eight 80

Marine insurer makes VP appointment

AUGUST 8, 2016 — Fidelis Group Holdings, LLC and subsidiary Continental Underwriters, Ltd, have hired John Kirchhofer as Vice President of the Marine Division. Headquartered in Covington, LA, Fidelis Group Holdings (FGH)

World’s largest semi joins DNV GL fleet

AUGUST 8, 2016 — DNV GL has welcomed the world’s largest semi-submersible drilling rig into class.Ocean GreatWhite is 123 m long and 78 m wide and was delivered at the Ulsan, South

Ingalls celebrates 2016 Apprentice School Graduation

AUGUST 8, 2016 — Huntington Ingalls Industries(NYSE:HII) reports that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division hosted a ceremony Saturday for 51 graduates o fits apprentice program. The class of 2016 students represent several classes

Helen Delich Bentley dies at 92

AUGUST 8, 2016 — U.S. maritime industry icon Helen Delich Bentley, died Saturday at home in Lutherville, MD. She was 92 and worked, juggling two cell phones from her sick bed, almost

Conrad to build crane barge for USACE

AUGUST 5, 2016 — Morgan City, LA, headquartered Conrad Shipyard has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the construction of a crane barge that will operate

GAO urges delay in procurement of DDG 51 Flight III

AUGUST 5, 2016 — A GAO study (GAO-16-613) finds that delaying procurement of DDG 51 Flight III Arleigh Burke destroyers would allow time to increase design knowledge. Flight III ships will include

Vard takes full control of Brazil shipyard

AUGUST 5, 2016 — Fincantieri subsidiary Vard Holdings Limited has increased its ownership stake in its indirect subsidiary in Brazil, Vard Promar, to 95.15%. Vard Promar was previously held 50.5% byVard’s wholly-owned

NTSB launches El Faro VDR recovery mission

AUGUST 5, 2016 — The third National Transportation Safety Board mission to the wreckage of the El Faro is scheduled to launch today from Virginia Beach, VA. The mission’s primary objective is

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