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GTT and Conrad Shipyard ink LNG licensing agreement

JANUARY 21, 2015 — Paris, France, headquartered LNG membrane containment system specialist GTT reports that its U.S. subsidiary, GTT North America, and Conrad Shipyard, a major U.S. shipbuilder, have signed a Technical

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Ingalls starts fabrication of NSC 7

JANUARY 21, 2015 —  Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (NYSE:HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division has officially started fabrication on the U.S. Coast Guard’s seventh National Security Cutter (NSC), Kimball (WMSL 756). “We continue to increase

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Wärtsilä solutions picked for LNG carrier quartet

JANUARY 21, 2015 — Four LNG carriers being built by China’s Hudong-Zhongua Shipbuilding will feature Wärtsilä LNG reliquefaction plants and gas handling systems. The ships are under construction for Bermuda based Teekay

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Wide beam drillship design gets ABS AIP

JANUARY 20, 2015 — Classification society ABS has awarded approval in principle (AIP) for Hyundai Heavy Industries’ next-generation HD12000 heavy duty, wide beam drillship design. The drillship, which can accommodate a 20,000-psi

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Euronav launches U.S. IPO

JANUARY 20, 2015 — Antwerp, Belgium, headquartered tanker giant Euronav NV has announced today commencement a much expected U.S. initial public offering  that could raise around $185.1 million if underwriters take up

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WR Systems announces key hire

JANUARY 20, 2015 — Norfolk, VA, based NAVCOM and marine technology provider WR Systems has appointed Mark Mahoney as its new Director of Domestic Maritime Business. Mr. Mahoney comes to WR from

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Saab teams with Damen to pursue submarine programs

JANUARY 20, 2015 — Saab AB is teaming with Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards Group to explore future opportunities in the international submarine market. The two companies have signed an exclusive teaming agreement

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Bourbon expands ROV fleet

JANUARY 20, 2015—Paris-based Bourbon is expanding its subsea capabilities with the addition of three next-generation Heavy Duty Work Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) designed by FMC Technologies Schilling Robotics, Houston, TX.  By the end