BAE gets $15.2 million more for Virginia propulsors

FEBRUARY 20, 2014 —  BAE Systems Land and Armaments L.P., Louisville, KY, has been awarded a $15,222,617 modification to a previously awarded contract (N00024-09-C-4137) to supply long lead time materials in support

HOS earnings disappoint analysts

FEBRUARY 20, 2014 — Shares in Covington, LA, headquartered Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (NYSE:HOS) were trading lower today after it reported a fourth quarter earnings increase that fell below analysts’ expectations. Net

Two security guards found dead on Maersk Alabama

FEBRUARY 20, 2014 —Two 44 year old former U.S. Navy SEALS were found dead in a cabin on Maersk Alabama February 18. The men were employed by Trident Group, Virginia Beach,VA, which

Danny Richardel named VP-GM Bollinger Marine Fabricators

FEBRUARY 19, 2014 — Bollinger Shipyards announces that Daniel “Danny” Richardel has been named Vice President-General Manager of Bollinger Marine Fabricators, Amelia, LA. Ben Bordelon, Bollinger’s Chief Operating Officer, said: “Danny has

Genco calls in Blackstone, ponders Chapter 11

FEBRUARY 19, 2014 — In an SEC filing, Peter C. Georgiopoulos-led dry bulk specialist Genco Shipping & Trading Limited disclosed that it did not make the scheduled semi-annual interest payment of approximately

Crewboats for Nigeria have bulletproof pilot houses

FEBRUARY 19, 2014 — South African shipbuilder Veecraft Marine has developed ballistic protection technology for military and security craft that is now proving to be an attractive option for vessels serving the

MTU Series 4000 wins ABS NVR certification

FEBRUARY 19, 2014 — The MTU Series 4000 engine was recently awarded Naval Vessel Rules (NVR) certification by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). The new ABS NVR certification, a requirement for

New Generation OSV boasts distinctive profile

FEBRUARY 19, 2014 — The latest delivery from New Generation Marine Services and Shipbuilding, Houma, LA, the 171 ft by 36-ft offshore supply vessel Mr. Ernie, has a distinctive profile thanks to

First newbuild LNG FSRU christened at HHI

FEBRUARY 19, 2014 — South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (HHI), the world’s largest shipbuilder, has held a naming ceremony for the world’s first newbuilding LNG floating storage regasification unit (LNG

Canadian shipbuilders set for court room clash

FEBRUARY 19, 2014 — Chantier Davie Canada Inc., Lévis, Quebec, has been drawn into a legal dispute involving its Chief Operational Officer, Jared Newcombe (left), and his former employer, Irving Shipbuilding, Inc., Halifax,

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