High quality, flexible options for adaptation to special requirements and high availability during operation are key factors for the propulsion systems of naval vessels. To meet these requirement, the Schottel transverse thruster
HII (NYSE: HII) christened the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock Harrisburg (LPD 30) January 11 in a ceremony at its Ingalls Shipbuilding division in Pascagoula, Miss. LPD 30 is named after Harrisburg,
In what it calls an “amicable move away” from the original shipbuilder, Spain’s Astilleros Gondan, Liverpool-headquartered Bibby Marine has signed a new shipbuilding contract with another Spanish shipyard to build its innovative
Fueltrax fuel management systems are typically installed by operators of oceangoing vessels looking to cut costs and reduce emissions. Now, says the Houston-headquartered company, vessels that primarily operate on inland and near-coastal
Volvo Penta has launched a new, expanded three-year global warranty that, it says, “ensures peace of mind, with terms for commercial marine operators measured by years or total operational hours, whichever comes
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) reports that it has been awarded $1,000,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) Sustainability Management Plan (SMP). The
The largest ferry service in the U.S., Washington State Ferries (WSF), welcomed nearly 500,000 more people aboard last year compared to the year before. Ridership for the year was more than 19.1
Swedish-headquartered energy company Vattenfall has selected France’s Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) to build, own, and operate up to three Service Operation Vessels under long-term contracts. LDA was selected following a complex and
Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management (Arcline), reports that it has received purchase orders from Austal USA covering the supply of critical equipment for the U.S. Navy’s
A new offshore patrol vessel ordered by France’s Directorate General for Maritime Affairs, Fisheries and Aquaculture(DGAMPA) will combine an innovative wind-assisted propulsion solution with a diesel-electric hybrid propulsion system with IMO TIER