Dirk Lesko named president of Irving Shipbuilding
Dirk Lesko, whose retirement as president of GD’s Bath Iron Works (BIW) shipyard in Bath, Maine, in April caught many by surprise, is to assume the role of president of Canada’s Irving
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EBDG-designed hybrid-electric ferry for Casco Bay enters construction
Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) today announced that its design of a hybrid-electric passenger vehicle ferry for Casco Bay Lines of Portland, Maine, will enter the construction phase at Senesco Marine of
GSI delivers 2 innovative ships in same week
South China’s largest shipbuilder, Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) this week celebrated the delivery of two innovative ships. The first was the world’s first LNG dual fuel Suezmax tanker, the 274 meter long,
Detyens wins $22.6 million MSC order
The Navy’s Military Sealift Command has awarded Detyens Shipyards Inc., North Charleston, S.C., a $22,670,778 firm-fixed-price contract (N3220522C4254) for a 120-calendar day shipyard availability for the regular overhaul and drydocking on the
Fincantieri Bay lays keel for U.S.’s largest LNG bunker barge
Construction of the U.S.’s largest LNG bunker barge continues on schedule as Crowley, Shell and Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding leaders reviewed progress at the shipyard as part of a ceremonial keel laying on
Compact new Baudouin engine packs a lot of power
French diesel manufacturer Baudouin, whose U.S. references include the NYC Ferry fleet, has launched a new engine on the international marine market. Baudouin’s new 6F21 is the most compact marine engine in
Gulf Marine Repair shipyard gains Green Marine certification
Hendry Marine Industries’ Gulf Marine Repair shipyard in Tampa, Fla., has been recognized as a certified Green Marine Participant. Awarded at the recent GreenTech Conference in Montreal, Canada, the certification for environmental
ABS to class second hopper dredge from Conrad Shipyard
The second trailing suction hopper dredge (TSHD) that Conrad Shipyard is to build for Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company LLC (GLDD) under a recently-exercised contract option is to be built to
GD NASSCO awarded Navy LLT contracts for 3 ships
General Dynamics National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. (NASSCO), San Diego, Calif., has been awarded two Navy long-lead-time (LLT) contracts that together are worth $600 million. The larger of the two is a
U.S. will supply Ukraine with over 20 Metal Shark military vessels
In an effort to help Ukraine to better protect its coastline, waterways, and ports, the United States is providing the country with a range of defense articles, including 23 welded-aluminum military vessels