MAN Energy Solutions says that dual-fuel retrofits already proven on its MAN B&W low-speed engines could enable massive potential emission savings by enabling existing ships to burn carbon-neutral fuels. The company says
Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) COO Chris Kastner will become president and CEO on March 1 in line with a succession plan that will see current President and CEO Mike Petters become executive
The Port of Prince Rupert, B.C., is North America’s closest port to Asia by up to three days sailing—it’s 36 hours closer to Shanghai than Vancouver and over 68 hours closer than
Family-owned Hendry Marine Industries has appointed Richard McCreary as president of its Gulf Marine Repair shipyard in Tampa, Fla., effective January 31. McCreary comes to Gulf Marine Repair from Vigor Works, LLC,
The Silverback Marine shipyard in Tacoma, Wash., has introduced its latest design, a 26- by 13-foot truckable tug called the River Ox. Naval architect Aaron Neely masterminded the design, combining the advantages
Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) reports that Karey Malyszko has been promoted to vice president of plant operations at its Newport News Shipbuilding division. She succeeds Dru Branche who retired in December.
By Jonathan Hawes When it comes to commercial fishing vessels, innovations often amount to greater efficiency of the operation, and because of that, they bring much more profit. So, some recent changes
The mega jack-up WTIV (wind turbine installation vessel) on order for Rotterdam-headquartered Van Oord at China’s Yantai CIMC Raffles shipyard (see earlier story) will be powered by five Wärtsilä 32 engines capable
Panama City, Fla.-based Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. (ESG) this week marked the completion of a new, state-of-the-art aluminum superstructure fabrication and assembly hall at its Nelson Street Shipyard. This major infrastructure project
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