Gulf Island to build two more T-ATS vessels

Gulf Island Shipyards LLC, Houma, La., has beem awarded a $129,925,080 modification to a previously awarded contract to exercise options for the construction of two additional towing, salvage and rescue ships (T-ATS)

Master Marine delivers second of two Osage Marine towboats

Master Marine, Inc., Bayou La Batre, Ala., has recently delivered the M/V Frank Mellor to Osage Marine Services, Inc., St. Louis, Mo. “We would like to congratulate Osage personnel for their great

Panama Canal adopts measures to guarantee sustained operations

Following a mandatory countrywide lockdown announced by the Panamanian Government to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the Panama Canal Authority has adopted new measures today to guarantee the continuity of its operation and

VIDEO: Chevron Marine launches Cloud Solutions

Chevron Marine has launched a suite of digital solutions offering ship owners and operators tools with which to analyze, manage and help improve their operational performance. The suite, Chevron Marine Cloud Solutions,

VIDEO: ISWAN gives seafarers guidance on managing mental health during COVID-19 restrictions

With seafarers unable to leave vessels for crew changes or unable to travel back to their home countries, the International Seafarers Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) has launched a new video featuring

Handheld 3D scanning used in tug engine mount modification project

DotProduct LLC, Boston, Mass., reports that its hand-held 3D scanning was recently used to capture the as-built state of two engines to inform design modifications for the Kirby Offshore Marine tug Mount

Diana Shipping chairman and CEO tests positive for coronavirus

In a filing with the SEC, Athens-headquartered dry bulk operator Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE:DSX) reports that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Simeon Palios, has tested positive for the novel COVID-19 virus.

BIMCO issues COVID-19 guidelines for office spaces

To assist the shoreside of the maritime industry in taking appropriate protective measures at office workplaces, BIMCO is issuing guidelines intended to help shipping companies avoid spreading of the COVID-19 disease at

Future fuels: Wärtsilä starts ammonia combustion trials

Wärtsilä has initiated combustion trials using ammonia. The research will help the company to prepare for the use of ammonia as a fuel that can contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As

Navy exercises option with VT Halter for fourth berthing barge

VT Halter Marine Inc., Pascagoula, Miss., has been awarded a $39,906,609 firm-fixed-price modification to a previously awarded contract. It covers the detail design and construction of a fourth Navy berthing barge, formally

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