VIDEO: Metal Shark set for full-rate production of Navy’s next-gen patrol boats

Jeanerette, La., headquartered shipbuilder Metal Shark and the U.S. Navy are nearing the end of the operational test and evaluation (OT&E) trial period for the Navy’s incoming standardized 40 PB patrol boat

Federal prison for narco sub trio

Three Colombian nationals seized in a dramatic June 18, 2019 Coast Guard take down of a narco sub (see video) were today sentenced to federal prison terms. U.S. District Judge Susan C.

Norwegian start-up promotes autonomous electric mini-ferry services

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) has spun off a new company called Zeabuz. The start-up aims to sell autonomous mobility services to coastal communities, based on ferries that will

New Subchapter M reqirements loom says USCG

Tugboat captain’s license suspended

Coast Guard Sector Virginia took expedited action to suspend the Merchant Mariner Credential of a tugboat captain on Dec. 4 after it was determined that he was operating the vessel under the

Saga LNG takes delivery of first LNT A-BOX carrier

Singapore-headquartered Saga LNG Shipping has taken delivery of the ABS-classed 45,000 cu.m Saga Dawn, the world’s first LNG carrier to be fitted with the LNT A-BOX system, an innovative cargo containment system

Ribcraft RIBs

RIBCRAFT wins contract to supply U.S. Navy 11-meter RIBs

Marblehead, Mass., based RIBCRAFT has been awarded a five-year indefinite quantity U.S. Navy contract to provide 11-meter Expeditionary Mine Counter Measure RIBs (Rigid Inflatable Boats). The 11-meter RIBs will support explosive ordinance

IMO HQ

Shipowners to IMO: Fund GHG reduction R&D through $2 a tonne fuel levy

Shipping associations representing more than 90% of the world fleet are calling for a $5 billion R&D program to be set up to find ways to eliminate CO2 emissions from shipping. The

Vigor to carry out DDG drydocking worth up to $97.9 million in Pearl Harbor

Vigor Marine LCC, Portland, Oregon, has been awarded an $89,336,289 Navy contract for the execution of the USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) fiscal 2020 dry-docking selected restricted availability (DSRA). The contract

FMD engine equipped LCS

VIDEO: LCS 19 completes Acceptance Trials

Lockheed Martin reports that Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 19, the future USS St. Louis, has completed Acceptance Trials in Lake Michigan. Now that trials are complete, the ship will undergo final outfitting

MOL and e5 lab ink MOU to develop hydrogen hybrid PCC

Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and e5 Lab. Inc. have signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) to conduct a joint study of a hybrid pure car carrier equipped with a hydrogen

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