James Murray joins Gulfstream Shipbuilding
DECEMBER 1, 2016 — Gulfstream Shipbuilding, Freeport, FL, has added James Murray, a second generation boat builder and operator/owner, to its Sales Management Team. James Murray is the son of Jim Murray,
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Crane barge drydocked at Great Lakes Shipyard
NOVEMBER 28, 2016—Great Lakes Shipyard, Cleveland, OH, recently completed the drydocking, steel repairs and ABS Load Line inspection and renewal of the 150 ft x 50 ft x 10 ft crane barge
Eastern launches third river towboat for Colombia
NOVEMBER 22, 2016 — Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., Panama City, FL, recently launched Impala Mompox, the third in a series of four inland river towboats on order at its Allington shipyard fo
Metal Shark expands its Franklin shipyard
NOVEMBER 22, 2016 — Jeanerette, LA, based shipbuilder Metal Shark reports that an expansion project is now underway at its waterfront shipbuilding complex in Franklin, LA. To accommodate increased production needs, Metal
Leadership change at GD Bath Iron Works and NASSCO
NOVEMBER 21, 2016 — Frederick J. Harris is to retire as president of both General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) Bath Iron Works and NASSCO shipyards. Dirk A. Lesko has been elected a vice
Signet launches “Maserati of the River”
NOVEMBER 18, 2016 — E.N. Bisso and Signet Shipbuilding & Repair (SS&R), Pascagoula, MS, recently christened and launched E.N. Bisso’s newest high technology Robert Allan Ltd. (RAL) design ASD tug. “She is named
VIDEO: Gulf Island launches first of two for HOS
NOVEMBER 18, 2016 — Gulf Island Shipyards, a division of Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. (NASDAQ: GIFI) launched the M/V HOS Warhorse earlier this month at its Jennings, LA, shipyard. The vesse is
Philly Shipyard showcases apprenticeship program
NOVEMBER 16, 2016 — Philly Shipyard, Inc. (PSI), today hosted a National Apprenticeship Week event to showcase its widely respected Registered Apprenticeship program. In coordination with the Philadelphia School District, the shipyard
VIDEO: Ingalls launches Paul Ignatius (DDG 117)
NOVEMBER 16, 2016 — Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (NYSE:HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division launched Paul Ignatius (DDG 117), the company’s 31st Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) guided missile destroyer, on Saturday. Paul Ignatius was translated
Conrad takes a loss on LNG bunker barge
NOVEMBER 12, 2016 — Morgan City, LA, based shipbuilder and repairer Conrad Shipyard (OTC Pink Sheets: CNRD.PK) reported net losses in its third quarter and nine months 2016 financial results for the