Vard inks LOI for expedition cruise ship

JANUARY 16, 2016 — The market for expedition cruise ships continues to develop. Vard Holdings Limited says that it has signed a Letter of Intent (“LOI”) for the design and construction of

New USCG cutter to feature MAN Diesel engines

JANUARY 16, 2017—The U.S. Coast Guard new Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) will have MAN’s 28/33D STC engines installed as the main propulsion. Lex Nijsen, Head of Four-Stroke Marine, MAN Diesel & Turbo,

Royal IHC launches second LNG-fueled dredge for DEME Group

JANUARY 15, 2017 — Royal IHC’s shipyard in Krimpen aan den IJssel, the Netherland yesterday launched Scheldt River, the second of two 7,500 cu.m dual fuel trailing suction hopper dredges (TSHD) –on

Philly Shipyard lays keel for fourth LNG-ready APT tanker

JANUARY 13, 2017—Keel layings have always been important milestones in a ship’s life. In a way, it signifies a vessel’s birth. While the keel no longer refers to the wooden “backbone” of

Former Supply Officer of the Year heads for slammer

JANUARY 13, 2017 — In the latest development in the “Fat Leonard Affair” scandal, U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Gentry Debord, who was named U.S. Navy Supply Officer of the Year while accepting

VIMS orders 93 ft research vessel

JANUARY 12, 2017 — Virginia Institute of Marine Science of Gloucester Point, VA, has awarded Matane, Quebec, shipyard Meridien Maritime Réparation a contract construct a 93-ft research vessel. Designed by JMS Naval

Foss Maritime completes CEO transition

JANUARY 12, 2017 — John Parrott assumed the role of President and CEO of Foss Maritime on January 1, 2017, after successfully completing a four-month transition announced last July. Parrott joined Foss

Foss Maritime completes CEO transition

JANUARY 12, 2017 — John Parrott assumed the role of President and CEO of Foss Maritime on January 1, 2017, after successfully completing a four-month transition announced last July. Parrott joined Foss

CMA releases initial Shipping 2017 program

JANUARY 12, 2017 — The Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA) is promising to present a powerful program at CMA Shipping 2017 – Capitalizing on a Changing Industry, which takes place March 20, 21

Chao: Kings Point will be my first priority at MARAD

JANUARY 12, 2016 — In confirmation hearings, Elaine Chao, President-elect Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Transportation, told Senator Roger Wicker that sorting out problems at U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point,

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