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All American launches Duke research vessel

The All American Marine, Inc. (AAM) shipyard in Bellingham, Wash., has completed construction and launched an aluminum research and survey vessel for Duke University. AAM is the exclusive North American builder of

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The U.K. Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has issued its report on the July 18, 2018 grounding of the Netherlands registered general cargo vessel Priscilla on Pentland Skerries, Scotland. For about two

TOTE awards Philly Shipyard a second RRF vessel drydocking

Philly Shipyard, Inc. has been awarded a drydocking contract for the Ready Reserve Force (RRF) vessel, FSS Pollux. The vessel is owned by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) and

Foss inks U.S. offshore wind MOU with Østensjø Rederi

Foss Maritime LLC, Seattle, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Haugesund, Norway, headquartered Østensjø Rederi AS to establish a partnership to provide domestic Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) for offshore wind projects

Navy starts second phase of “Ghost Fleet” unmanned vessel program

The Navy’s Program Executive Office Unmanned and Small Combatants (PEO USC) has started the second phase of an unmanned vessel program that it calls “Ghost Fleet Overlord.” The program, developed by the

Lucas Vos takes helm at Stolt Tankers

Lucas Vos is to become President of Stolt Tankers, with effect from October 11, 2019. Vos, who was most recently CEO at Royal FloraHolland, succeeds Mark Martecchini, who will assume management of

VIDEO: TSB Canada warns on girding risks facing tugs

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada today released its its investigation report (M18P0230) on the August 2018 girding and capsizing of the tug George H Ledcor. The TSB says that its report

OSG hopes for U.S.-flag future for two Korean-built newbuilds

Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (NYSE: OSG) has taken delivery of two 50,000 dwt class product and chemical tankers from South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co., Ltd. The Overseas Gulf Coast and

Bourbon Rhode: Death toll mounts

Bourbon Offshore today reported the death of another crew member following the sinking of the tug Bourbon Rhode in the Atlantic Ocean on September 26. The Bourbon Rhode had 14 crew on board

Response to capsized car carrier continues

Salvage workers are continuing to lighter the car carrier Golden Ray, the vessel that capsized Sunday, September 8, in St. Simons Sound, Brunswick, Georgia. The capsize was followed by a dramatic rescue of

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