New Castrol Biostat ST meets EPA VDA requirement
Castrol has launched a new stern tube oil range, Castrol BioStat ST. The stern tube oil range is for use in stern tubes, CPP systems and stabilizers. It has been developed and
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First AirWing equipped ship is headed for Canada
Liverpool, U.K.-based GT Wings reports that the first of its AirWing wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) has been installed aboard Carisbrooke Shipping’s M/V Vectis Progress. The vessel has now departed from Hull, U.K.,
MacGregor to deliver 100T AHC crane for dive support vessel
MacGregor has been awarded a contract to deliver a 100T AHC (active heave compensated) crane for a dive support vessel owned by Jana Marine Service Company. The crane delivery to the Guangzhou
Trump to create new White House office of shipbuilding
In his joint address to Congress last night, President Trump outlined his plans to revive U.S. shipbuilding, including through the creation of a White House office of shipbuilding. Here’s what he said:
Op-Ed: Steel and aluminum tariffs
What is old, what is new, and what recent actions mean for industry By Jonathan R. Todd, Benesch Law United States President Donald Trump is no stranger to steel and aluminum tariffs. Trade
NTSB reports on $7M collapse of degraded dock after barge contact
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its report into an April 25, 2023 incident in which about 150 feet of a degraded dock at the Chalmette Refinery crude oil dock near
BlackRock-led consortium set to acquire Panama ports
In his January 20 inaugural address, President Donald Trump said that the Panama Canal had been “foolishly given” to Panama. “And above all,” he said, “China is operating the Panama Canal. And
Deck barge to have new role as rocket landing platform
A 400 x 105 foot deck barge secured from Canal Barge Company is set to have a new role, deployed off the U.S. East Coast as an ocean landing platform for rockets
James McNally named new Manson president and CEO
Seattle, Wash.-headquartered Manson Construction Co. has named James (Jim) McNally its president and CEO. McNally, previously Manson’s executive vice president and chief operating officer (COO), succeeds John Holmes, who has retired after
Saltchuk strengthens commitment to Puerto Rico
The Saltchuk Group is partnering with the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez (UPRM) and the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico (PUPR) to establish two programs focused on transportation and logistics. These