Storis inaugural patrol

USCG’s newest icebreaker Storis completes historic inaugural patrol

he U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Storis (WAGB 21), the service’s newest commissioned icebreaker, arrived in Seattle Friday after completing its 112-day inaugural patrol. The vessel is the former Edison Chouest Offshore icebreaking vessel

Colonna’s Shipyard’s new dry dock

Colonna’s Shipyard to invest $70M to acquire new fourth dry dock

Colonna’s Shipyard Inc. (CSI), the oldest continuously operating family-owned shipyard in the United States, is to acquire of a fourth dry dock, marking a significant milestone in its long-standing commitment to supporting

bio-LNG being fueled

Baleària to operate three ferries exclusively on bio-LNG

Spanish ferry operator Baleària has started operating three of its vessels only on bio-LNG (biomethane). It is now using the renewable fuel on all routes operated with the fast ferry Margarita Salas

Moran Towing and Bisso Towboatvessels

Moran Towing acquires Bisso Towboat

Moran Towing Corporation reports that it has acquired Bisso Towboat Co., Inc, as a long-term investment in the ongoing growth of New Orleans and the lower Mississippi River region. Founded in 1860,

Pier 500

Port of LA seeks proposals for new Pier 500 container terminal

The Port of Los Angeles is seeking proposals from interested parties to participate in the pre-development of Pier 500, a proposed new stand-alone marine container terminal along the Pier 400 Channel. The

The Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals Association (IRPT) has elected Lucy Fletcher of AGRIServices of Brunswick in Missouri as its new president, marking a leadership transition the group says reflects its theme of “Navigating What’s Next.”

IRPT names Lucy Fletcher president, marks leadership transition

The Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals Association (IRPT) has elected Lucy Fletcher of AGRIServices of Brunswick in Missouri as its new president, marking a leadership transition the group says reflects its theme

Birdon apprenticeship cohort

Birdon America launches its inaugural apprenticeship cohort

Birdon America has officially launched its inaugural apprenticeship cohort, marking a major milestone in its commitment to developing the next generation of skilled maritime tradespeople to support both U.S. defense and commercial

Burger Boat pair

Burger Boat makes a leadership team transition

Manitowoc, Wis.-based shipbuilder Burger Boat Company has made a leadership team transition that sees Nick Siler become president and CEO, succeeding Jim Rufulo, who becomes chairman of the company after over three

Boljuda tug

Boluda in $640M acquisition of Boskalis’s Australia and Papua New Guinea towage biz

Boluda Towage has been on the acquisition trail again, buying Royal Boskalis BV’s towage and salvage business in Australia and Papua New Guinea in a deal valued at $640 million. Boluda says

Maersk rolls out retrofits

Maersk rolls out retrofits across 200 chartered ships

A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) is retrofitting around 200 vessels in its time-chartered fleet to improve fuel efficiency and cargo-carrying capacity and decrease both costs and greenhouse gas emissions. The program involves

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