
$58 million boost for Eastern Canada ferries
JULY 17, 2014 — The Government of Canada is investing $58 million over two years to support interprovincial ferry services in Eastern Canada. It says that investment will allow for continued ferry
JULY 17, 2014 — The Government of Canada is investing $58 million over two years to support interprovincial ferry services in Eastern Canada. It says that investment will allow for continued ferry
JULY 17, 2014 — Oslo-listed Aker Philadelphia Shipyard ASA (OSE:AKPS) reported second quarter results that included adjusted EBITDA of $4.4 million compared to $3.7 million in Q2 2013 and an order backlog
JULY 17, 2014—Vigor Industrial, LLC, of Portland, OR, is being awarded a $16,984,940 firm-fixed-price contract for a 120-calendar day regular overhaul and drydocking of USS Emory S. Land (AS 39). Work will
JULY 16, 2015 — Steve Ludlam is stepping down as Managing Director of Australian shipbuilder ASC. Wholly owned by the Government of Australia and founded as Australian Submarine Corporation, the company is
JULY 16, 2014 — In its latest quarterly report released today, Australia’s Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX: FMG) says it is in advanced negotiations with another major Chinese shipbuilder to build four
JULY 16, 2014—Ukraine has now put into effect a directive that formally closes sea ports in the Crimean region to international shipping. This affects the following ports: Kerch Theodosia Sevastopol Yalta Evpatoria
JULY 16, 2014—BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair, Norfolk, VA, is being awarded a $29,773,261 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-11-C-4403) for the USS San Jacinto (CG 56) fiscal year 2014 drydocking selected
JULY 16, 2014—New Generation Shipbuilding, Houma, LA, recently delivered one of its signature 72 ft x 30 ft pushboats, the Lisa Gail Strafuss, to Blessey Marine Services, Harahan, LA. A sister-ship is
JULY 16, 2014—No more Acting for Paul “Chip” Jaenichen. The Senate yesterday confirmed him as U.S. Maritime Administrator. Administrator Jaenichen, who joined MARAD in July 2012 when he was appointed Deputy Maritime
JULY 15, 2014 — The wreck of the Costa Concordia today remained stable and securely moored following yesterday’s refloating operation. After operations continued overnight, technicians worked to connect the last four chains