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Textron awarded $21.9 million LCAC contract mod

AUGUST 27, 2014 — Textron Inc., New Orleans, LA, is being awarded a $21,904,620 modification to a previously awarded Navy contract (N00024-12-C-2401) for the construction of Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 101

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USCG vessel fires on Iranian dhow

AUGUST 27, 2014 — The USCG Mononomoy, which is attached to the U.S. Fifth Fleet in the Arabian Gulf yesterday fired on an Iranian dhow in what U.S. military officials described as

DNV GL launches sea spray icing project

AUGUST 27, 2014 — Sea spray icing is one of the major challenges facing vessels, rigs and offshore platforms operating in Arctic conditions. “Sea spray icing poses a threat on multiple levels,

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Webb Institute names Crowley scholarship recipients

AUGUST 26, 2014 — Webb Institute, Glen Cove, NY, a four-year college specializing in naval architecture and marine engineering, has announced the 2014-2015 recipients of Crowley Maritime Corp.’s Thomas B. Crowley, Sr.

Ulstein introduces the X-Stern

AUGUST 26, 2014 — The Ulstein Group is introducing the X-Stern, a design feature that brings the X-Bow effect to the aft ship, along with additional ice operation capabilities, increasing operability through

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ABS opens Beijing office

AUGUST 26, 2014 — Classification society ABS is opening a new office in Beijing, China. It says the new office will allow further collaboration with government, industry, academic institutions and research organizations

Strategic introduces Gen 3 crew transfer vessel

AUGUST 26, 2014 — Henderson, Western Australia, headquartered shipbuilder Strategic Marine has unveiled its Generation 3 crew transfer vessel for the international offshore markets. The new 40 meter design has been in