JMS-designed crane barges completed for Weeks Marine
JMS Naval Architects, Mystic, Conn., reports that the C&C Marine & Repair shipyard in Belle Chasse, La., has completed the construction of two 250- by 64- by 16-foot gantry crane barges—Weeks 537
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South African shipyard signs agreement with Robert Allan Ltd
Durban, South Africa-based Sandock Austral Shipyards (SAS) is to offer clients a range of state-of-the-art high-performance tugs, following the signing of an agreement with Vancouver, B.C., naval architect firm Robert Allan Ltd.
The Shearer Group naval architecture firm promotes two
Houston-based naval architecture and marine engineering firm The Shearer Group Inc. (TSGI) reports that it has promoted two members its team. JOSHUA SEBASTIAN Joshua S. Sebastian, P.E., a 13-year veteran of the
Captain Bob Moore: Latest Chesapeake class pilot boat
As we reported back in our November issue, the Associated Federal Pilots in Venice, La., recently took delivery of a new Chesapeake class pilot boat from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation, Somerset, Mass.
Svitzer to build next-gen TRAnsverse Tug
Maersk group towage operator Svitzer has reached an agreement with naval architect firm Robert Allan Ltd. and Turkey’s Sanmar Shipyards to build a next-generation TRAnsverse Tug. The first of these multipurpose tugs
JMS completes concept design for LUMCON research vessel
JMS Naval Architects, Mystic, Conn., has completed the concept design of a 125-foot Gulf Coast research vessel for Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON). JMS was competitively awarded a contract from LUMCON to provide
Webb Institute elects next president
Mark Martecchini has been elected as the 16th president of Webb Institute. Effective July 1, 2022, he will succeed R. Keith Michel who has served as Webb’s president for the past nine
Vard Marine names new VP business ops
Vard Marine Inc. has appointed its current corporate business manager, Kristin Jovel, to the position of Vice President Business Operations for its North American offices effective immediately. Jovel joined the company’s Houston
Next gen Vard patrol vessel gains AIP
Vard Marine, Inc. has gained approval in principle from ABS for its 115 meter next generation offshore patrol vessel (NGOPV) design. The Vard 7 115 NGOPV caters to a range of mission
Webb Institute starts search for its next president
R. Keith Michel is planning to step down as president of Webb Institute effective June 30, 2022—and the search to find a successor is underway. Founded in 1889 by New York-based shipbuilder