Ulstein Verft starts work on next BS Offshore Twin-X
Norway’s Ulstein Verft has marked a key stage in the construction of the second CSOV it is building for Bernard Schulte Offshore (Yard No.321). On March 11, 2025, the hull of the
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Joint resolution scraps rule seen as hindering offshore energy development
In a move applauded by Secretary of the Interior Doug Bergum as fostering offshore energy development, President Trump last week signed S.J.Res.11, a joint resolution disapproving the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s
Novel low pressure LCO2 carrier design gains DNV AiP
DNV has awarded a detailed Approval in Principle (AiP) to Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited and Brevik Engineering for their design of a 74,000 cubic meter liquid carbon dioxide (LCO2
Praise for heroic action of Stena Immaculate crew
Salvage experts with SMIT Salvage are continuing onboard assessments of Stena Immaculate, say statements from the vessel operator Crowley and owner Stena Bulk. Yesterday, Sunday, March 16, the third-party salvage team confirmed
Conrad awarded $28.2M contract for next YRBM
Conrad Shipyard LLC, Morgan City, La., has been awarded a $28,285,715 firm fixed-price modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-22-C-2253) for detail design and construction of one additional Yard Repair, Berthing, and Messing
First fully-electric tug for Latin America completes sea trials
Turkey’s Sanmar Shipyard has successfully completed sea trials of what will be be the third fully-electric tug it has built for South American based towing giant SAAM Towage. It is based on
Victoria Clipper now operating from new terminal in Victoria
Seattle-based FRS Clipper, which operates the Victoria Clipper fast ferry service between Victoria, British Columbia, and Seattle, has moved to a new terminal location in Victoria. Starting today, March 14 services from
Kongsberg wins contract for two new UT7623 SEV design vessels
Kongsberg Maritime has signed at contract for the design of two UT7623 SEV design multipurpose subsea vessels for Fosnavåg, Norway-headquartered Olympic Group. The “SEV” in the designation stands for “Sustainable Energy Vessel”
IRPT names Anthony Gex its new deputy director
Anthony Gex has accepted the position of deputy director of Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals (IRPT). As an IRPT member, former president and chairman of the board, Gex comes to the position
Delaware Pilots’ new launch features a full suite of Furuno USA electronics
The new Chesapeake class launch Pennsylvania, recently delivered to the Pilots’ Association of the Bay and River Delaware by Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding is equipped with a full suite of Furuno USA marine electronics.