Successor to LCS? Beefed up LCS
DECEMBER 12, 2014 — Secretary of Defense yesterday announced his decision on the small surface combatant (SSC) designs that will succeed the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS). Bottom line: the successors to the
NASSCO, Braemar ink deal on innovative LNG tank system
DECEMBER 11, 2014—Braemar LNG BV, the wholly owned subsidiary of Braemar Shipping Services PLC, has signed a license agreement with General Dynamics NASSCO to use its patents in the design and construction
Bollinger bolsters repair capabilities with new dry docks
DECEMBER 11, 2014—To bolster its vessel repair capabilities for the offshore and inland waterways markets, Bollinger Shipyards, Lockport, LA, recently took delivery of two dry docks with a total lifting capacity of
Largest pipe-legged liftboat nears delivery
DECEMBER 11, 2014—Delivery of the Teras Conquest 7—what is believed to be the world’s largest pipe-legged liftboat—is expected before year’s end, according to naval architect and marine engineering firm A.K. Suda, Metairie,
Rolls-Royce and VTT unveil futuristic bridge concept
DECEMBER 11, 2014 — Together with VTT Technical Research Center of Finland, Rolls-Royce today unveiled its latest vision of Ship Intelligence – a futuristic ship’s bridge concept which could become reality by
Panama Canal Expansion: Last gate arrives on Pacific side
DECEMBER 11, 2014—The last of eight gates for the construction of the new locks for the Pacific side of the Panama Canal expansion project recently completed its transit through the waterway. As
Former ST Marine execs face corruption charges
DECEMBER 11, 2014 — Chang Cheow Teck, the former President of shipbuilder Singapore Technologies Marine Ltd (ST Marine) has been charged under the provisions of Singapore’s Corrupt Practices Act, along with two
Battery powered cable ferry completes 4,000 trips
DECEMBER 10, 2014 — A lithium ion battery powered electric cable ferry has completed 4,000 trips. Built to carry 49 passengers and six cars, the KF Hisarøy operates as part of the
BAE Norfolk awarded $115 million for LHD 5 drydocking
DECEMBER 10, 2014 — BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair, Norfolk, VA, is being awarded an $115,000,373 undefinitized contract action as a modification to a previously awarded contract (N00024-11-C-4407) for USS Bataan (LHD
Shell brings customers ship to shore technical services
DECEMBER 10, 2014 — Shell Marine Products (SMP) not only offers a complete portfolio of marine lubricants for almost any type of vessel, but backs them with technical service. It says that