Kleven to build stern trawler for Spanish owner

MARCH 18, 2016 — Norwegian shipbuilder Kleven has signed a contract with Spanish shipowner Pesquera Ancora S.L.U covering construction of a 80 m long stern trawler. “This is an important contract for

SUNY Maritime expands Bouchard Simulation Center

Students and professional mariners at State University New York Maritime College, Fort Schuyler, NY, are now able to work together to simulate docking articulated tug barges with two Class B tug assist

More sparks fly in Canada shipbuilding controversy

MARCH 18, 2016 — Media coverage of Canada’s National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy (NSPS) continues to stir controversy as it becomes apparent that Canada’s largest shipyard, Quebec’s Chantier Davie Canada, won’t just quietly

Austal USA gets $13.9 million Navy award

MARCH 18, 2016 — Austal USA, Mobile, AL, is being awarded a $13,974,187 modification to previously awarded contract N00024-11-C-2301 to exercise an option for special studies, analyses and review efforts for the

Crowley loses bid to renew Alyeska contract

MARCH 17, 2016 —Crowley Marine Services will no longer be providing oil spill prevention and response services in Valdez and Prince William Sound, Alaska, once its current contract expires June 30, 2018.

U.S. eases security for ships arriving from Cuba

MARCH 17, 2016 — In a Port Security Advisory dated today, the Coast Guard says it has determined that the Republic of Cuba is now maintaining effective anti-terrorism measures in its ports.

PGS names third Ramform Titan seismic ship

MARCH 17, 2016 — PGS reports that the third of four 104.2 m x 70 m Ramform Titan-class seismic vessels, the Ramform Tethys, was named in a ceremony held today at the

Hornblower to operate NYC’s new Citywide Ferry Service

MARCH 17, 2016 — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio yesterday announced that Hornblower, Inc. is to be the operator of the new Citywide Ferry Service, which is on track to

Rolls-Royce MT30 to power Italy’s new LHD

MARCH 17, 2016 — Two Rolls-Royce MT30 gas turbines will power the  Italian Navy’s new 20,000 tonne displacement Landing Helicopter Deck (LHD) multi-purpose amphibious vessel. The LHD will be built by shipbuilder

USCG-approved tests of Alfa Laval BWTS set for Q2 completion

MARCH 17, 2016 — Following the United States Coast Guard (USCG) decision not to accept the most probable number (MPN) method in assessing ballast water treatment systems (BWTS), tests of Alfa Laval

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