Hudong Zhonghua LNG newbuilds to have latest GTT technology

JULY 11, 2017 — Paris headquartered GTT has received an order from the China’s Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Corp. Ltd. in relation to four 174,000 cu.m LNG carriers to be built at

More ports join LNG bunkering focus group

JULY 11, 2017 — The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) reports that three more ports have joined a focus group aimed at strengthening the network of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)

Twiflex develops compact propulsion shaft TLB system

JULY 11, 2017 — Twickenham, England, headquartered Twiflex Ltd. has launched a Turning, Locking & Braking (TLB) System that provides a compact solution to allow a ship’s propulsion shaft position to be

Damen and Metal Shark partner for FMS patrol boat project

JULY 11, 2017 — Netherlands headquartered Damen Shipyards Group has entered a partnership with Louisiana based shipbuilder Metal Shark for the construction of up to thirteen Damen SPa 2606 patrol boats. The

AMHS extends bid period for 54 year old retired ferry

JULY 11, 2017 — Alaska broadcaster KRBD reports that the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) is giving interested parties an extra week and a half to submit bids on the 54 year

Bourbon gives its support to autonomous OSV project

JULY 11, 2017 — Offshore services giant Bourbon has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to support Automated Ships Ltd. in commissioning the world’s first unmanned and fully-automated vessel for offshore

Newport News steelworkers union in tentative agreement with HII

JULY 10, 2017 — United Steelworkers (USW) Local 8888 reports that it has reached a tentative agreement with Huntington Ingalls Industries on a new collective bargaining agreement covering Newport News Shipbuilding employees.

Navy issues RFI for what’s now Future Guided Missile Frigate

JULY 10, 2017 — The U.S. Navy has now released its expected RFI for the next generation of frigates that will succeed the current Littoral Combat Ships (LCS). Now labeled the Future

StormGeo certified as EU MRV supplier

ULY 10, 2017 — StormGeo reports that its shipping division (formerly AWT) has received its certification as an EU MRV supplier by Verifavia Shipping. The European Union’s decision to monitor CO2 emissions

VIDEO: Metal Shark introduces Swamp Shark Drive

JULY 10, 2017 — Louisiana-based shipbuilder Metal Shark has partnered with Angelle Development, LLC of Breaux Bridge, LA, to introduce an entirely new vessel propulsion system featuring patented technology and several industry

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