NSRP selects three R&D projects for $6.2M in awards
The Executive Control Board of the National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP) has selected a new round of R&D projects for award, as part of the program’s continuing mission to employ a unique
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St. Johns Ship Building books a three-barge construction contract
Palatka, Fla.-based St. Johns Ship Building reports that it has been awarded a new contract by Johnson Bros. Corporation covering the construction of three 140 x 40 x 8 foot steel material
Brazilian offshore operator Seagems renews Wärtsilä lifecycle agreement
Seagems, the Brazil-based offshore operator formerly known as Sapura, has renewed and expanded its expanded lifecycle agreement with Wärtsilä to cover its fleet of offshore support vessels. Aiming to enhance the reliability
HII names Roger Kelly VP of contracts and pricing at NNS
HII (NYSE: HII) reports that Roger Kelly has been promoted to vice president of contracts and pricing at its Newport News Shipbuilding division. He succeeds Matt Mulherin Jr., who has been appointed
$20M Lilly Endowment grant supports Jeffboat waterfront redevelopment
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) has announced the approval of a $20 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support the redevelopment of the historic Jeffboat shipyard waterfront. Jeffboat was founded
J.F. Brennan christens barge honoring late Mike Turner
J.F. Brennan Co. christened its newest barge, the Michael Turner, on September 20 in honor of a late superintendent whose leadership and spirit left a lasting mark on the marine construction firm.
DOF Group books North America region contracts worth $60M-plus
DOF Group ASA reports that it has received several project awards in the North America region. The awards will utilize vessels already in the region, securing more than 300 days of firm
Maritime Partners acquires tank barge builder West Gulf Marine
Metairie, La., headquartered Maritime Partners LLC, the largest lessor of marine equipment in the United States, has reportedly added West Gulf Marine, a shipyard focused on tank barge construction, to its portfolio.
Erik Derecktor to share shipyard insights at FERRIES 2025
Erik Derecktor, who leads new construction project development at Derecktor Shipyards, will bring a shipyard’s perspective to Marine Log’s FERRIES 2025 conference, taking place November 4–5 at the Hyatt Regency Jersey City
Everllence, ABB and OceanWings in MOU on sustainable propulsion
During the recent GasTech event in Milan, Everllence, signed an MOU with ABB and OceanWings aimed at jointly develop an optimized sustainable propulsion concept. It builds upon Everllence’s and ABB’s existing DFE+