Fincantieri’s Canadian=headquartered Vard Marine Inc. naval architecture and marine engineering subsidiary unveiled its design for the Vigilance-class Offshore Patrol Vessel at this week’s CANSEC event in Ottawa. Vard Marine is part of
Lévis, Quebec, based Davie Shipbuilding Canada Inc. has redelivered the Société des traversiers du Québec (STQ) ferry MV Félix-Antoine-Savard after repairs that required over 30,000 hours of work, and the replacement of
MetalCraft Marine Inc. (MCM) has been awarded a $31 million contract from the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) as part of its Long-Range Interceptor (LRI) III program. This is the second contract MCM
Shipyards are full of hazards, as are many other industries. While shipyard and repair operators are aware of this fact, what some may overlook is the importance of consulting with a certified
The use of 3D digital twins for class approval represents a milestone in our ongoing focus on applying digitalization to increase productivity and shorten the calendar time for ship design, says Joonas
Nicholas Ball of XFuel describes how sustainable drop-in fuels offer an immediate, cost-effective solution for the shipping sector as it faces the challenge of decarbonization. Sustainable, drop-in fuels offer an effective and
The Methanol Institute (MI) has published a comprehensive guide to methanol as a marine fuel. The guide, “Marine Methanol: Future-proof shipping fuel,” has been produced to help stakeholders access the information they
General Dynamics [NYSE:GD] reports that its Groton, Conn., based GD Electric Boat division has been awarded a $1,075,896,000 contract modification from the U.S. Navy to provide long-lead-time material and advanced construction for
Oregon State University has released video showing last Thursday’s launch of the R/V Taani, the first of three new oceanographic research vessels being build under the Regional Class Research Vessel (RCRV) project,
The future USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) has successfully completed acceptance trials, returning to Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Ingalls Shipbuilding division on May 18. DDG 125 is the first Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile