Pole Star

VIDEO: NLB’s new Pole Star features Schottel propulsion package

Recently delivered by Spanish shipyard Gondan to the U.K.’s Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB), the agency’s newest vessel, Pole Star, features a Schottel propulsion package designed to meet the vessel’s needs for maneuverability

John W. Chidsey

NCLH names John W. Chidsey its new president and CEO

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) today announced that its board has appointed John W. Chidsey as president and CEO, effective immediately. He succeeds Harry Sommer, who is stepping down as

DRBA ferry

Senesco Marine awarded $78.6M contract to build next-gen DRBA ferry

North Kingstown, R.I.-based Senesco Marine has been awarded a contract by the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) to construct and outfit a new diesel-electric hybrid passenger and vehicle ferry for the

ammonia safety EMSA report

ABS delivers new EMSA report on ammonia fuel safety

An ABS-led consortium has delivered a new report on the safety of ammonia as a marine fuel commissioned and published by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). Other consortium members included the

CSM Energy PSV

CSM Energy takes delivery of newbuild PSV

Cyprus-headquartered CSM Group member CSM Energy reports that it has taken delivery of its first managed newbuild PSV. Named CL SPEC Lisa, the vessel is the first large PSV in the SPEC

MacGregor has been selected to supply a substantial 400-tonne AHC subsea crane for a new Floating Wind Farm Construction Vessel.

MacGregor lands subsea crane deal for new floating wind vessel

Helsinki-based MacGregor has been selected to supply a substantial 400-tonne Active Heave Compensated (AHC) subsea crane for a new 127-meter (416.7-foot) Floating Wind Farm Construction Vessel. Purpose-built for the burgeoning floating offshore

Unified command formed after barge grounding off San Juan Harbor

The U.S. Coast Guard, the Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources, and the barge’s owner have established a unified command to coordinate the response to a barge grounded outside San

Mark Tabbutt, chairman of Saltchuk, “Our goal is to provide a permanent home for great companies that serve their communities and Great Lakes is a perfect match. “

Saltchuk to acquire GLDD in $1.5 billion all-cash transaction

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ: GLDD) says that it and privately-owned Saltchuk Resources, Inc. have reached a definitive agreement for Saltchuk to acquire Great Lakes at an aggregate equity value

Blue Water Autonomy Liberty Class

Blue Water Autonomy set to start construction of new Liberty Class at Conrad Shipyard

Boston, Mass-based Blue Water Autonomy, has unveiled details of its first vessel, the Liberty Class,a 190-foot steel-hulled autonomous ship with a range of over 10,000 nautical miles and over 150 metric tons

ASC e ASC (Arctic Security Cutter) polar icebreaker

USCG awards Davie Defense contract to build five ASC polar icebreakers

Davie Defense has been awarded a United States Coast Guard contract to build five Arctic Security Cutters (ASCs). Two of the polar icebreakers will be constructed in Finland at Davie Defense’s sister

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