Kongsberg solution chosen for LNG fueled research ship

MAY 4, 2017 — Kongsberg has signed a contract with German shipbuilder Fassmer for the delivery of a technical solution for the German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) research vessel Atair

Bill seeks to boost maritime training at two-year colleges

MAY 3, 2017 — Representatives Gene Green (D-TX) and Rob Wittman (R-VA) have introduced legislation intended to advance the capabilities of two-year community and technical colleges to assist in securing the talent

Finnish multipurpose corvette program moves ahead

MAY 3, 2017 — Finnish shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) has been awarded an EUR 7.5 million contract by the Finnish Defense Forces’ Logistics Command to design four multirole corvettes for Finland’s

Dual-fuel engine family gets EPA emissions certification

MAY 3, 2017 — Wärtsilä’s 34DF dual-fuel engine family has been awarded model year 2017 certification of emissions compliance by the U.S, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA Tier III certification and

FMC rejects Japanese lines’ Tripartite Agreement

MAY 3, 2017 — The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) yesterday rejected the “Tripartite Agreement” (FMC Agreement No. 012475), an agreement between the three major Japanese carriers to form a joint container shipping

Brownsville ship recycling yard has new owners and new name

MAY 2, 2017 – The Brownsville, Texas, ship recycling and scrap processing facility formerly known as ESCO Marine is reopening under new ownership. Hilco Redevelopment Partners, a unit of Hilco Global (Hilco),

Law firms plan class action suits against DryShips

MAY 2, 2017 – An item in the Wall Street Journal has been followed by announcements from a number of law firms saying that they are investigating potential securities claims on behalf

The Shearer Group, Inc. adds to its team

MAY 2, 2017 – Kyle Curtis has joined The Shearer Group, Inc. (TSGI), Houston. Mr. Curtis has joined the naval architecture, marine engineering & marine surveying firm as a naval architect. Prior

Rokke starts giving his money away, orders research ship

APRIL 2, 2017 — Vard Holdings has received a contract for the design and construction of a 181.6 m Research Expedition Vessel for Rosellinis Four-10. Rosellinis Four-10 is wholly-owned by the Norwegian

20,568 TEU Maersk Madrid makes maiden port call

MAY 2, 2017 — The newest holder of the title “world’s largest containership,” the 20,568 TEU Madrid Maersk, made its maiden port call April 27 at the Port of Tianjin in China.

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